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Trip Information



Boardwalk trips occur at high tide. You must wear closed-toed shoes and we suggest bringing sunglasses, hats, binoculars, water, and sunscreen. Children must be at least 4 years-old to participate. The trip leaves from Beaufort on our 27' skiff. All participants are required to wear a provided PFD while on the boat. For more information about our field trips, visit: www.nccoastalreserve.net or call 252-220-0779.

Trip Information



Boardwalk trips occur at high tide. You must wear closed-toed shoes and we suggest bringing sunglasses, hats, binoculars, water, and sunscreen. Children must be at least 4 years-old to participate. The trip leaves from Beaufort on our 27' skiff. All participants are required to wear a provided PFD while on the boat. For more information about our field trips, visit: www.nccoastalreserve.net or call 252-220-0779.

Trip Information



Boardwalk trips occur at high tide. You must wear closed-toed shoes and we suggest bringing sunglasses, hats, binoculars, water, and sunscreen. Children must be at least 4 years-old to participate. The trip leaves from Beaufort on our 27' skiff. All participants are required to wear a provided PFD while on the boat. For more information about our field trips, visit: www.nccoastalreserve.net or call 252-220-0779.

Trip Information



Boardwalk trips occur at high tide. You must wear closed-toed shoes and we suggest bringing sunglasses, hats, binoculars, water, and sunscreen. Children must be at least 4 years-old to participate. The trip leaves from Beaufort on our 27' skiff. All participants are required to wear a provided PFD while on the boat. For more information about our field trips, visit: www.nccoastalreserve.net or call 252-220-0779.

Trip Information



Boardwalk trips occur at high tide. You must wear closed-toed shoes and we suggest bringing sunglasses, hats, binoculars, water, and sunscreen. Children must be at least 4 years-old to participate. The trip leaves from Beaufort on our 27' skiff. All participants are required to wear a provided PFD while on the boat. For more information about our field trips, visit: www.nccoastalreserve.net or call 252-220-0779.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.