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Conservation Projects

Join the Aquarium education team and let’s get to work and make a positive change in our communities! Opportunities are available for individuals, families and groups to volunteer for a few hours to participate in field conservation efforts spearheaded by the Aquarium and our community partners. Learn about the habitats, animals and conservation efforts happening in your community. You will meet us at the designated site on the day of the program. Additional information will be provided, via email, once you complete your online registration. Programs are free of charge and the Aquarium will provide certificates of volunteer service upon project completion.

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Conservation Projects

Marsh Grass Planting

June 8, 2019

9:00am - 11:00

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, in partnership with the North Carolina Coastal Federation, invites volunteers to help #RestoreTheShore after Hurricane Florence, one plant at a time.

Volunteers will plant salt marsh grasses to help protect the shoreline from erosion and create habitat for hundreds of marine creatures.

Volunteers will meet at the Aquarium. Please wear weather appropriate clothing that can get wet and dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required. Participants should also bring work gloves and a towel.

This marsh grass planting event is family oriented and a part of our Party for the Planet: Spring into Action event.

What to bring:

Closed-toe water shoes

Sunscreen

Reusable water bottle

Work Gloves

 

Ages 5 and up, maximum 30 participants

What to Bring:

Water Shoes

Sunscreen

Reusable water bottle


Ages 5 and up, maximum 30 participants

Duration 2

This activity is free
Reserve

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