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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.

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Conservation Projects

Marsh Grass Planting

Date: June 8, 2021

Time: 3:00-5:00pm

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, in partnership with the North Carolina Coastal Federation, invites volunteers to help #RestoreTheShore 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 Ocean Club Condos on Indian Beach – soundside.  Address will be provided in the confirmation email. Please wear weather appropriate clothing that can get wet and dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required. Participants should also bring work gloves, a towel, and a reusable water bottle.

This marsh grass planting event is family oriented and a part of our World Ocean Day event.

What to bring:

Closed-toe water shoes

Sunscreen

Reusable water bottle

Work Gloves

 

Ages 5 and up, maximum 20 participants


This activity is free
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