North Carolina Coastal Federation
Coastal Happenings May 2015
Dear Friend of the Coast,

We celebrated Earth Day in a big way at the Coastal Federation this year with eight different celebrations and habitat restoration events attended by nearly 4,000 people. Thanks to everyone from Nags Head to Oak Island who came out and celebrated with us! 


May brings more opportunities to celebrate with one of our events listed on the left, or just drop by one of our offices to learn what's new in your area. May is also a nice time to consider a gift of support for Mother's Day, graduations or Memorial Day. Our honorariums and memorials share the love of the coast with your family and friends. Gifts can be made easily online, by check or phone, and we'll send a warm letter to your tribute on your behalf. 


We'd love to see you soon at one of our events. In addition to the ones listed here, please keep our summer camps in mind for those young conservationists. Also, registration has just opened for the 5th annual Cycling for the Coast. You can find these details and more on our website

 

N.C. Coastal Federation Staff

"Rocky" North Topsail Beach coverage continues

The beach re-nourishment project at North Topsail Beach has been approved to continue until June 30 by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service though turtle nesting season began May 1. Federation staff in Wilmington have been following the extension request. Full details and opinions related to this story are available through Coastal Review Online.


 

Planting Begins at EarthWise Farm in Ocean


 

Twenty-five members of the community met on Saturday, April 11 to kick off the season at EarthWise Farm. Spring and summer vegetables were planted. Workdays are planned for every Tuesday evening throughout the summer season. Contact Rachel Bisesi to learn more.


 

Seismic testing approved; forum planned

After three public meetings throughout the coast, seismic testing was approved by the N.C. Division of Coastal Management. Many concerns about the well being of endangered marine life were raised, and a full Q&A is available here.

 

20/20 Vision: Offshore Drilling and the N.C. Coast

Do you have questions about the issue of offshore oil in North Carolina? Get answers at the federation's day-long forum at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center on July 31. Details and online registration available through our website soon.


 

You're Invited!


Shrimp Boil and Silent Auction
To Benefit the North Carolina Coastal Federation
and honor the 2015 Pelican Award Winners
July 31, 5:30 p.m., New Bern

 

Please join us for a fun and casual Shrimp Boil and Silent Auction on July 31 at the History Center in New Bern. Enjoy fresh, local shrimp, heavy hors d'oeuvres, the 2015 Pelican Awards ceremony and a variety of coastal-themed goodies in our silent auction. Registration opens May 11. 
 

Calendar

 

May

8

Coastal Speaker Series

Wrightsville Beach

 

12
Wine, Dine and Learn at Cafe Lachine

Nags Head

 

13
Coastal Speaker Series

Wrightsville Beach

 

17
Birding Cruise

Hammocks Beach State Park

 

20-21
Coastal Society Socials

Contact Sarah King for information on the federation's Coastal Society

 

27
Shelling Cruise
Hammocks Beach State Park

30
Miss Hatteras Fishing Trip

Hatteras

 

June

3

Marsh Cruise

Hammocks Beach State Park

 

4

Coastal Adventure

Wrightsville Beach

 

4

Boat the Bay

Manteo

 

5

Coastal Birding Cruise

Wrightsville Beach

 

10

Shelling Cruise

Hammocks Beach State Park

 

10

Coastal Speaker Series

Wrightsville Beach

 

11

Boat the Bay

Manteo

 

15

Integrating Digital Learning and Experiential Learning

Ocracoke

 

17

Marsh Cruise

Hammocks Beach State Park

 

20

Kayak Yoga Trip

Jones Island

 

22

Building Oyster Reefs S.T.E.M. Summer Science Camp

Wrightsville Beach

 

 

Coastal Federation Summer Camps

Youngsters up and down the coast can experience the coast with federation educators this summer!

Summer camp details

 

 


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North Carolina Coastal Federation

3609 Highway 24 (Ocean) Newport, NC  28570 * 252-393-8185 * www.nccoast.org
Covering the coast with offices in Manteo, Ocean and Wrightsville Beach