The next monthly program set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 21 will be about “Navigation Tools in the Age of Sail.”
News Briefs
Ribbon-cutting set for new StoryWalk project in Leland
StoryWalk includes 18 panels along the Westgate Nature Park trail, each featuring a page from the children’s book,“The Traveling Coin” by local author Kevin Kirk.
Environmental Justice, Equity Advisory Board to meet
The Feb. 9 meeting of the Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will be in-person in Raleigh and streamed online.
Aquariums to offer discount on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The N.C. Aquariums are offering half-off admission fees Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Family donates 56 acres in Bertie to Coastal Land Trust
The family farm was donated to the Coastal Land Trust in late December by two brothers, Wayland L. Jenkins Jr. of Ahoskie and Joe Henry Jenkins of Nags Head.
NC Aquariums work to save cold-stunned sea turtles
Nearly 250 cold-stunned loggerheads, green and Kemp’s ridleys have been undergoing care since temperatures dropped over the holidays.
Monitor Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council meets Jan. 26
The public is invited to attend the meeting 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia.
Fisherman, coastal research advocate Bill Hurst dies at 87
William “Bill” Addison Hurst, 87, a lifelong resident of Masonboro Sound and waterman, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
Fort Fisher to hold 158th anniversary commemoration
The living history program focused on artillery is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the state historic site.
Sea Grant, Space Grant offer research funding
The grant programs are now taking applications for research support, scholarships and fellowships.
Trees, grasses available during TreeFest in Wilmington
More than 10,000 plants will be available during the two-day giveaway set for Jan. 20 and Jan. 21 at Independence Mall.
Astronomy Days at Natural Sciences museum Jan. 28–29
“Humans in Space: Past, Present and Future,” will feature presentations from NASA astronaut and North Carolina native Christina Koch, astronomy experts, exhibits and activities.
NC Wildlife Resources to offer turkey hunting webinars
The free webinars are especially intended for those who have never hunted and lack access to a hunting mentor.
Toering new Lookout chief of interpretation, education
Nate Toering has been selected to serve as the new chief of interpretation and education for Cape Lookout National Seashore in Carteret County.
Annual lost fishing gear recovery project to begin
The lost fishing gear recovery project that takes place every January is part of the N.C. Coastal Federation’s overall effort to ensure the coast is free of marine debris.
Pender to celebrate Year of the Trail with monthly hikes
Pender County is celebrating the Year of the Trail with family-friendly, themed hikes each month.
