June 4 8:30 

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, in partnership with the Fort Macon State Park.

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 Fort Macon beach access. 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 event. Ages 5 and up

What to bring:

Closed-toe water shoes

Sunscreen

Reusable water bottle

Work Gloves

We will be planting at Fort Macon State Park public beach access will begin the planting at 1:30pm.  We will plant until the plants are gone, and snacks and water will be provided by the Aquarium, as will gloves and necessary planting tools (although they are free to bring their own gloves).  Participants need to bring a reusable bottle and prepare to be on the beach for a while (hats, sunscreen, etc.)   

What to Bring:

Water Shoes

Sunscreen

Reusable water bottle