Topics Related to NC Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve

Coastal Adventures

July 25, 2023, 9am - July 27, 2023, 2pm
July 25-27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Students will learn more in depth the importance of estuaries and coastal processes in this three-day camp that includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson Reserve, plankton observing, squid dissections, bird watching, and many more hands-on scientific experiments.

Students entering grades 7-10

Seashore Life II

July 12, 2023, 9am - July 14, 2023, 12pm
July 12-14, 9 a.m.–noon

Investigate estuarine habitats, plants, and animals through field and lab studies. This three-day course includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve, water quality testing, using microscopes for plankton identification, and many more activities.

Students entering Grades 5 & 6

Advance registration is required.

Seashore Life II

June 27, 2023, 9am - June 29, 2023, 12pm
June 27-29, 9 a.m.–noon

Investigate estuarine habitats, plants, and animals through field and lab studies. This three-day course includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve, water quality testing, using microscopes for plankton identification, and many more activities.

Students entering Grades 5 & 6

Advance registration is required.

Seashore Life 1

August 8, 2023, 9am - August 9, 2023, 12pm
August 8-9, 9 a.m.–noon

Investigate coastal marine life of the tidal flats, salt marshes and sounds on local islands during this two-day class. The field-based classes include ferry ride, barrier island hiking and animal identification.

Students entering Grades 1 and 2.

Advance registration is required.

Seashore Life 1

July 10, 2023, 9am - July 11, 2023, 12pm
July 10-11, 9 a.m.–noon

Investigate coastal marine life of the tidal flats, salt marshes and sounds on local islands during this two-day class. The field-based classes include ferry ride, barrier island hiking and animal identification.

Students entering Grades 1 and 2.

Advance registration is required.

Promoting Living Shorelines for Erosion Control – A Virtual Workshop for Real Estate Professionals

September 8, 2022, 9am - 1pm
AgendaRegistration (required)

Masonboro Island Reserve Local Advisory Committee Meeting

May 25, 2022, 10am - 12pm
Spring 2022 Masonboro Island LAC meeting

Site Stewards Virtual Training

May 11, 2022, 6pm - 7:30pm
Registration is required.

Coastal Adventures

July 18, 2022, 9am - July 20, 2022, 2pm
July 18-20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Students will learn more in depth the importance of estuaries and coastal processes in this three-day camp that includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson Reserve, plankton observing, squid dissections, bird watching, and many more hands-on scientific experiments.

Students entering grades 7-10

Seashore Life II

August 3, 2022, 9am - August 5, 2022, 12pm
Aug. 3-5, 9 a.m.–noon

Investigate estuarine habitats, plants, and animals through field and lab studies. This three-day course includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve, water quality testing, using microscopes for plankton identification, and many more activities.

Students entering Grades 5 & 6

Advance registration is required.