Explore the outdoors with NC Aquarium instructors while kayaking the waters surrounding Roanoke Island. This leisurely outing is a perfect trip for the beginner. Paddlers should expect to get a little wet as we explore the hidden parts of Roanoke Island in search of local animals, native plants, and ever-shifting shorelines. All equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary. Bring your water bottle, sunscreen, and sense of adventure to join our staff on the water!

Ages: 6 and up - Children ages 6-12 must share a kayak with a paying adult.  Closed toe water shoes are required.  *Please note that a facial covering will be required during the introductory portion of this program per North Carolina and Dare County mandates, but will not be needed during the time on the water.

September 3rd, 8th, and 16th at 9:00 am

$38.00 per Person
$34.20 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Before you hit the open ocean, hone your skills on flat, calm water such as the Croatan Sound. This relaxing outing is great for the beginner. Paddlers should prepare to get wet as we learn how to balance on a stand-up paddleboard. All equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary. Bring your water shoes, sunscreen, water bottle, and sense of adventure!

Ages: 8 and up - Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult.  Closed toe water shoes are required.  *Please note that a facial covering will be required during the introductory portion of this program per North Carolina and Dare County mandates, but will not be needed during the time on the water.

September 9th and 15th at 9:00 am

$35 per Person
$31.50 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Cast your line and learn the basics needed to catch your first fish! Assemble tackle, bait your hook, identify fish species, and practice catch-and-release techniques. Bring your patience as we try our luck fishing from our Soundside Pier.

Ages: 5 and up - Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Closed toe shoes are required. *Please note that a facial covering will be required during this program per  North Carolina and Dare County mandates.

September 10th and 14th at 10:00 am

September 1st at 11:00 am

September 4th at 1:00 pm

$11.00 per Person
$9.90 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Come to this class prepared to test your luck crabbing.  Participants will learn some basic biology of the blue crab and experience line crabbing first hand from the Aquarium’s Soundside Pier.

Ages: 5 and Up - Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult. Closed toe shoes are required.  *Please note that a facial covering will be required during this program per North Carolina and Dare County mandates.

September 2nd at 10:00 am

September 11th at 11 am

$11.00 per Person
$9.90 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Are you interested in learning more about our local pollinators and how to attract them to your yard?  Do you want to know more about what native plants are blooming in the late summer and early fall?  Would you like to take home some organically grown pollinator friendly native plants for your own yard?

Join our Horticulture team for a tour of the Pollinator Garden at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island!  The pollinator garden is designed to reflect local ecosystems that are found in the Outer Banks, and as such participants can learn about native plants that are adapted to their own local growing conditions.  The tour will also include discussions about the life cycles of pollinator species that we find on our walk through the garden and will be followed by question and answer session with our Horticulturist.  Participants will have the chance to choose several potted native plants to take home with them.  Participants who do not wish to take plants home have the option to participate in the tour only for a lesser fee.  All activities will take place outdoors and masks will be required.  All participants will receive a seed packet of native wildflowers for fall seeding!

Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 10:00 - 11:00am - CANCELLED

$25 per Person - Garden Tour and Plants

$22.50 per Person - Garden Tour and Plants - for NC Aquarium Society Members

$5 per Person - Garden Tour Only

$4.50 per Person, Garden Tour Only - for NC Aquarium Society Members

If you have any question about this program, contact Rachel Veal at 252-475-2342.