The critically endangered Orinoco crocodile hatchlings can be viewed when their exhibit, Journey to the Orinoco, opens this month at the N.C. Aquarium.
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Capitol to host Juneteenth tours, exhibit
The North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh will host an exhibit and offer tours on Saturday, June 18, to commemorate Juneteenth.
ECU Coastal Studies Institute to host open house
The public can tour the campus, learn about current research and education programs and interact with faculty and staff when East Carolina University’s Integrated Coastal Programs and the Coastal Studies Institute host a free open house Saturday, June 4.
NC Aquariums join others in fighting climate change
North Carolina Aquariums are joining with 20 others across the nation to pledge to address greenhouse gas emissions.
Earth Day celebrations abound along NC coast
Fairs and festivals are planned for up and down the coast to celebrate Earth Day, which is Friday.
‘State of Change’ looks at NC’s response to climate change
The free screening and panel discussion with climate change experts April 21 is offered as a virtual and in-person event in Raleigh.
Celebrations of science, Earth Day on statewide
The 12th North Carolina Science Festival taking place this month is well underway but there are still plenty of opportunities to learn about science and celebrate Earth Day on the coast.
Pine Knoll Shores aquarium to celebrate Earth Day
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is hosting a Party for the Planet April 22-29 in celebration of Earth Day.
Group funds education on shared NC, Virginia watersheds
A North Carolina nonprofit and another from Virginia have been awarded a combined $40,000 by the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership to help teachers educate students about the Albemarle-Pamlico estuarine region.
Core Sound to welcome classes, families for Earth Day event
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island is celebrating Earth Day April 8 with students and April 9 with families.
Aquarium to host first Carnival to Combat Climate Change
Representatives from science and conservation organizations from across the state are to be on hand during the outside event set for April 2.
Roanoke aquarium to recognize women in science
Celebrate International Women’s Day Saturday at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.
STEM policy fellowship available to NC graduate students
The fellowship offers a yearlong, full-time position in a high‐level state government office, focusing on policy topics related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Cultural Resources summer internship deadline March 14
The Historically Black Colleges/Universities and Minority Institutions of Higher Education Internship is a paid, 10-week program with the state Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Duke robotics lab to kick-off new livestream series
Doctoral candidates will share how they use drones to study water quality and ocean color.
Coastal Studies Institute readies for 2022 summer camps
The Coastal Studies Institute is hosting eight weeks of in-person educational summer camps that include exploring the Outer Banks.
