This week only, Brunswick County residents can dispose of tires, metal, paint, oil, batteries and other materials at the landfill at no charge.
News Briefs
Morris Landing preserve cleanup slated for April 28
Volunteers will work to remove marine debris from the estuarine shoreline, roadside and oyster shell and help maintain the living shorelines by replacing and adjusting oyster shell bags on the reef.
Earth Day program to feature ‘Sea, Stars and S’mores’
After learning how light pollution affects sea turtles and stargazing, visitors will have the chance to make s’mores.
Shackleford stallion dies during attempted transfer
The 6-year-old horse was under anesthesia while being transferred from Shackleford Banks to the Rachel Carson Reserve.
Artist in Community Earth Day Celebration April 22
Three artists will give demonstrations as part of a new program launching on Earth Day on the grounds of the Bodie Island Lighthouse in Nags Head.
PFAS remediation company to open location in NC
An Australia-based PFAS remediation company plans to open a location in North Carolina, the governor’s office announced.
‘Invest in our Planet’ at Wilmington Earth Day festival
The Wilmington Earth Day Alliance event set for April 22 will feature live music, food trucks, children’s activities and exhibitors.
Carteret to celebrate Earth Day with cleanup April 22
Individuals and teams are asked to register no later than April 20 on the Litter Free Land and Sea website.
Panel to reflect on NC’s role in environmental justice
EPA Administrator Michael Regan will join with other leaders and activists to discuss the role protests in Warren County played in the environmental justice movement.
Currituck Banks Reserve boardwalk, trail reopen to public
Improvements and repairs are complete and the parking lot, boardwalk and trail are now open.
‘Clean the Pamlico!’ in Washington on Earth Day
Volunteers are to meet at 9:30 a.m. April 22 at Havens Gardens in Washington for the cleanup scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon.
Tryon Palace spring heritage plant sale this weekend
Herbs, vegetables, native plants, hanging baskets, annuals and perennials grown at the palace will be available for purchase.
Jacksonville’s Sturgeon City readies for Earth Day event
The nonprofit environmental organization in Jacksonville will have science stations and hands-on activities during the April 22 celebration, but guests should register.
Earth Day event, plant swap April 22 in Rodanthe
There will be plant-related activities for children, raffles and more at the event hosted by the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association.
Renewable Energy Symposium slated for Earth Day week
The opportunity to learn more about solar and wind power at no cost to attend is set to take place in Carteret County during the week of Earth Day.
NOAA names Brennan as National Hurricane Center director
Longtime hurricane specialist and N.C. State graduate Dr. Mike Brennan has been selected to serve as director of NOAA’s National Hurricane Center in Miami.
