Events

Join Ecological Marine Adventures for an evening of coastal charm, conservation, and community. Special fundraiser event with silent auction banquet, live music, and more at N Sea Oyster Company.

Dive into a summer of discovery with Ecological Marine Adventures! Our hands-on summer camps invite kids to explore the ocean, local waterways, and marine life through experiments, animal encounters, and outdoor exploration. Each week is packed with curiosity, conservation, and unforgettable adventures.  Visit their website  to view different camps and other activities.

Ocean Fest returns to downtown Surf City on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with a FREE, all-day beachside celebration. This beloved coastal event features live music, a vintage surf contest, a 5K beach run, eco education, local vendors, food and drinks, and family-friendly fun—all benefiting Mother Ocean.

Join local birding experts for an educational cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro. The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferryboat through the estuaries in and around the White Oak River and Bogue Sound, including Huggins and Bear Islands, looking for resident and migratory birds. May 3 and June 14. Participants will […]

Bring the whole family for a hands-on adventures at Morris Landing! This one-of-a-kind guided experience is designed for families to explore, and learn together—no prior experience needed.  Different events (crabbing, wetlands ,sea turtles) each week on April 18th, April 25th, May 9th, May 16th, May 27th, June 3rd. 4, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, […]

Join us on May 16 and 17 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and June 20 and 21 for our monthly Open Hike days at Everett Creek Preserve in Sneads Ferry. Come on in and explore this wonderful property! You will be able to explore the trail system, observe longleaf restoration, and discover native pollinator gardens. […]

Green Drinks is a casual monthly gathering for people who care about our coast. Each month, we’ll highlight a different issue—like salt marsh restoration, oysters, or local happenings that impact the coast—and talk about how we can work together to protect the places we all enjoy. Grab a drink from the bar and join the conversation—these […]

Join us to learn about turtles. June 1 - August 31, Mondays at 9:00 am, at the Historical Society Topsail Beach, sponsored by Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center

June 6th, Flytrap Frolic, NC Coastal Land Trust Join the NC Coastal Land Trust at the Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden in Wilmington for their 16th annual free community environmental education event featuring carnivorous plants that thrive in southeastern NC. The event is on June 6th from 10am-3pm. Participants will learn about several types of carnivorous plants, why they […]

Join local birding experts for an educational cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro. The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferryboat through the estuaries in and around the White Oak River and Bogue Sound, including Huggins and Bear Islands, looking for resident and migratory birds. May 3 and June 14. Participants will […]

Join us on June 20 and 21 for our monthly Open Hike days at Everett Creek Preserve in Sneads Ferry. Come on in and explore this wonderful property! You will be able to explore the trail system, observe longleaf restoration, and discover native pollinator gardens. Staff will be there, but this is your chance to hike […]

June 24, FT Fisher Aquarium Presentation at the Historical Society Topsail Beach, every Wednesdays at 1:00 sponsored by the Town of Topsail Beach. June 24 topic is Sea Turtles.