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The application period opens June 1 for N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve local advisory committees. Community members are needed for each of the Coastal Reserve’s ten sites: Bird Island Reserve, Bald Head Woods Reserve, Zeke’s Island Reserve, Masonboro Island Reserve, Permuda Island Reserve, Rachel Carson Reserve, Buxton Woods Reserve, Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve, Currituck Banks Reserve, and Emily and Preyer Buckridge Reserve.
The application period opens June 1 for N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve local advisory committees. Community members are needed for each of the Coastal Reserve’s ten sites: Bird Island Reserve, Bald Head Woods Reserve, Zeke’s Island Reserve, Masonboro Island Reserve, Permuda Island Reserve, Rachel Carson Reserve, Buxton Woods Reserve, Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve, Currituck Banks Reserve, and Emily and Preyer Buckridge Reserve.

The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold a spring local advisory committee meeting for the following reserve site.

The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold a spring local advisory committee meeting for the following reserve site.

The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold a spring local advisory committee meeting for the following reserve site.

The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold a spring local advisory committee meeting for the following reserve site.

The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold a spring local advisory committee meeting for the following reserve site.

The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold a spring local advisory committee meeting for the following reserve site.

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Trip Information

  • Nature hikes occur during low tides. Closed-toed shoes are required, your feet may get wet and muddy, and we suggest bringing sunglasses, hats, binoculars, water, and sunscreen. Children must be at least 4 years-old to participate.