North Carolina State Archives’ staff plan to explore during an hourlong webinar the historic records of various ethnic groups coming to North Carolina from the late 19th century to the present.
Workshop to focus on resilience in unincorporated Dare
The North Carolina Resilient Coastal Communities Program is hosting an interactive development workshop on Tuesday that focuses on key preliminary findings from a coastal vulnerability and needs assessment of unincorporated Dare County.
Earth Fair OBX to offer environmental education, activities
The annual Earth Fair OBX at Jockey’s Ridge State Park April 25 will be an opportunity for visitors to hear from organizations working to preserve the delicate ecosystems of the Outer Banks.
NCDOT gears up for this month’s spring litter sweep
The biannual statewide roadside litter removal initiative, usually held last two weeks of April and September, encourages residents to join efforts in their community to help clean up North Carolina’s roadways.
Great Southeast Pollinator Census kick-off webinar April 15
The webinar for the community science data-collection effort to count pollinator activity in the region is being offered April 15.
‘Hope in the Water’ docuseries viewing April 20 in Manteo
The PBS docuseries, produced by Andrew Zimmern and David E. Kelley, “blends science, food, and storytelling to spotlight innovative solutions in what’s often called the ‘blue food’ system—food sourced from oceans, rivers, and aquaculture,” organizers said.
Plant sale to offer species that support wildlife, enhance yards
The 39th annual Master Gardener Volunteer Association will host a four-day plant sale in Wilmington beginning April 16.
Offshore adventure raffle aims to boost rescue capabilities
Nonprofit FPTower Inc. is offering a chance for a mission-immersive eco-adventure experience at Frying Pan Tower to raise money to buy and donate self-propelled remotely controlled life-saving buoys to four coastal communities.
National Park Service advises caution on east-facing beaches
Cape Hatteras National Seashore issued an advisory late afternoon Tuesday that the potential strong wind and waves forecast for the next few days could cause the partial or full collapse of one or more threatened oceanfront structures in Buxton and Rodanthe.
Session set to educate, listen to public on shellfish lease issues
Area residents will be able to share their experiences and opinions and learn more about the issues surrounding shellfish aquaculture in Stump Sound and Topsail Sound during an informational presentation and listening session April 14 in Hampstead.
Coastal Federation announces 800-acre Carteret acquisition
The close to 800 acres is expected to further the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s mission to protect water quality, while supporting military readiness, as well as to provide a new official portion of North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail, the environmental group said Monday.
Commission to consider updating inlet hazard areas
The Coastal Resources Commission is to consider next week approving amending updated inlet hazard boundaries, ocean erodible areas and inlet hazard areas erosion rate setbacks.
‘Barn Owlet Watch 2026’ Wildlife Commission cam goes live
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Barn Owlet Watch 2026 is now live, giving viewers 24-hour real time video and audio to all the happenings in a barn owl nest box in the western part of the state.
Earth & Arts OBX to celebrate Earth Day, new boardwalk
In celebration of Earth Day and to mark the official opening of Nags Head’s new soundside boardwalk, the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is hosting Earth & Arts OBX on April 22.
Mapping upgrades go live in online flood blueprint tool
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s online tool designed to help local governments, agencies and nongovernmental partners plan and prioritize flood resilience actions now includes new maps for five river basins in Eastern North Carolina.
Commercial, for-hire fishing license, permit presale is April 15
Commercial and for-hire fishers may take advantage of the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries’ presales for fishing licenses and permits beginning April 15.
