Events

Sep 20, 2024

“Shellebrate” North Carolina Oyster Month This October With Events Across the State

Get ready to “shellebrate” as North Carolina Oyster Month returns this October, bringing a variety of fun and flavorful events across the state. From oyster farm tours to seafood festivals, there’s no shortage of ways to savor local oysters while supporting coastal conservation.

image: Red snapper. Credit: NOAA/Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation.

Jan 11, 2024

Registration Opens for the “Reef Fish Webinar Series”

The webinar series will spotlight research efforts in the South Atlantic, focusing on Reef Fish Surveying, the South Atlantic Red Snapper Research Program, and the Greater Amberjack Count.

A team of volunteers standing in a field surrounded by native plants and gardening tools

Nov 13, 2023

NC Sea Grant-Led Coastal Landscapes Initiative Transforms DREAMS Center’s Wilmington Location with Eco-Landscaping Project

Partners with the NC Sea Grant-led Coastal Landscapes Initiative (CLI) came together in October to complete an eco-landscaping project at the DREAMS Center for Art Education’s inner-city location on Fanning Street, in Wilmington, N.C. DREAMS is a non-profit organization that provides confidence-building art programming throughout the Wilmington area for more than 600 youth and teens annually.

Sep 25, 2023

Shellebrate NC Oyster Month in October

"Shellebrate" North Carolina Oyster Month all October long with a wide range of activities spanning our state. Connect with local oyster growers and harvesters, enjoy seafood restaurants, markets, and festivals, and support coastal conservation and education organizations as we kick off the start of the wild-caught oyster season.

Jul 5, 2023

Register Now for the Aquatic WILD Workshop for Educators

Formal and non-formal educators interested in teaching people about aquatic wildlife and ecology can register now for an August 12 training session co-hosted by North Carolina Sea Grant.