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Above: Scotch bonnet. Photo by Vanda Lewis.<\/em><\/p>\n

Welcome to the newest online issue of Scotch Bonnet<\/em>. This marine education newsletter also is available as a PDF<\/a> \u2014 if you\u2019re like me and want to keep a hard copy!<\/p>\n

Reader Survey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please take a few minutes complete North Carolina Sea Grant\u2019s marine education survey at\u00a0go.ncsu.edu\/oqvyni<\/a>. I am interested in your\u00a0thoughts about how North Carolina Sea Grant can help you do your job better and connect with a wider audience.<\/p>\n

What are your needs for outreach and communication products on marine science topics? What can Sea Grant do to reach young students, continuing-education participants and lifetime learners?<\/p>\n

This is a special invitation: Please help me help you by sharing ideas on what topics interest you and how you want to learn about them. Your responses will help us tailor our efforts to meet the needs of our state’s educators and students of all ages.<\/p>\n

Be a winner!\u00a0Give us your name and email address to enter into a drawing for some fabulous North Carolina Sea Grant swag \u2014 including a\u00a0Coastwatch<\/em>\u00a0subscription, and copies of\u00a0North Carolina’s Amazing Coast: Natural Wonders from Alligators to Zoeas<\/em> and Seashells of North Carolina<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Movie Stars<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last autumn, I took a few moments to explore the possibility of a movie career. Check out this video<\/a> that explains what North Carolina Sea Grant does and how the organization helps people in the state. Of course, no superstar should be caught without a pair of fame-worthy sunglasses!<\/p>\n

Diana Hackenburg, Sea Grant science writer, described what went into making this video here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Summer will be here before we know it! I\u2019m sure you all have been searching for professional development opportunities for this summer. Here are some more to consider.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Lori Davis, Melissa Dowland, Bonnie Eamick, Sue Kezios, John McCord and Renee Strnad for their contributions to this issue. Wishing you all a wonderful summer!<\/p>\n

Explore this issue of Scotch Bonnet<\/em>. There are professional-development opportunities and family explorations for everyone. Take advantage of these wonderful conferences, workshops and more, especially if you\u2019re working on your environmental education certification. Keep reading for those unique opportunities and ideas for educators. There is a lot going on in North Carolina and beyond!<\/p>\n

PArticipate in a Reader Survey<\/p>\n

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Upcoming SciREN Triangle Event<\/h2>\n

www.thesciren.org\/networking-events\/sciren-triangle\/<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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SciREN Triangle is set for Sept. 21 at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Photo by Diana Hackenburg.<\/p><\/div>\n

Register now for SciREN Triangle at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, hosted by the Scientific Research and Education Network, or SciREN.<\/p>\n

The free networking event provides a networking opportunity for educators and researchers. Scientists will share K-12 classroom-ready lesson plans that are based on their current research and that adhere to state and national educational standards. Additionally, SciREN gives scientists and educators opportunities to arrange classroom visits and to collaborate on curriculum development.<\/p>\n

What:<\/strong> SciREN Triangle
\nWhen:<\/strong> Thursday, Sept. 21, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
\nWhere:<\/strong> N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh
\nCost:<\/strong> FREE
\nURL: <\/strong>www.thesciren.org\/networking-events\/sciren-triangle\/<\/p>\n

SciREN, a nonprofit organization founded and led by graduate students, aims to connect local STEM researchers and educators to foster the dissemination of current research and ultimately enhance the science literacy of today\u2019s youth. The network builds on the passion of educators and researchers, the generosity of sponsors, and the commitment of the SciREN administrative teams.<\/p>\n

SciREN\u2019s goals are to<\/p>\n

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  1. Establish a lasting network of researchers and educators;<\/li>\n
  2. Facilitate cooperation and collaboration between members of the network;<\/li>\n
  3. Bring current research and researchers into local communities and classrooms; and<\/li>\n
  4. Support researchers in developing broader impacts, strengthening outreach efforts, and improving communication skills.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    SciREN aims to achieve these goals and mission through annual networking events and lesson-planning workshops. The networking events bring researchers and teachers to the table for face-to-face interaction and exchange of ideas and materials. The lesson-planning workshops help researchers translate their work into classroom-ready exercises that meet state and national standards.<\/p>\n

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    Science Lecture Series Continues at UNC CSI<\/h2>\n

    www.coastalstudiesinstitute.org<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    The UNC Coastal Studies Institute, or UNC CSI, hosts a monthly lecture entitled \u201cScience on the Sound\u201d at their campus in Wanchese. This series highlights research and education on coastal topics and issues in northeast North Carolina.<\/p>\n

    I was featured in March\u2019s program. My presentation, titled \u201cBeachcombing Biology: The Stories Your Beach Finds Tell,\u201d offered tips on beachcombing and how to identify some of the common things found when scouring the beaches of North Carolina.<\/p>\n

    Everything you find on the beach has a story behind it, whether the object is natural or man-made. Discover some of the tales behind treasures found while combing our beaches. Explore seashells and the shell-makers, the secrets of crabs and corals, and the mysteries behind floating items that are blown onto the seashore.<\/p>\n

    Discover something new and enjoy the video of my presentation at www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GW2WHz6iEnk&feature=em-subs_digest<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Also, check out the next lecture on June 22<\/strong>: \u201cBattle of the Atlantic 2016: The Discovery of the U-576 and the Shipwrecks of the KS-520 Convoy\u201d by Joe Hoyt, maritime archaeologist, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary.<\/p>\n

    All programs begin at 6:00 p.m. and the public are welcomed and encouraged to attend. The UNC Coastal Studies Institute is located at 850 NC Highway 345 in Wanchese, NC. The presentations will also be streamed live, and the online viewing audience will be able to ask the presenter questions via an online chat room.<\/p>\n

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    WOW! At Cape Fear Botanical Garden<\/h2>\n

    www.capefearbg.org<\/a><\/strong><\/em>
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    \"CapeThe 80-acre Cape Fear Botanical Gardens is located between the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek, two miles from downtown Fayetteville.<\/p>\n

    What: <\/strong>WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands
    \nWhen: <\/strong>Thursday, June 15; 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    \nWhere:<\/strong> Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
    \nCost: <\/strong>$30 Garden Members; $35 Nonmembers<\/p>\n

    This one-day educator workshop will introduce you to three parameters of wetlands (vegetation, soils and hydrology), as well as wetland functions and values, through fun and interactive activities in lesson-plan format that are correlated to National Science standards. Bring a sack lunch. Registration fee includes WOW! curriculum guide, take-home materials and admission to the garden.<\/p>\n

    What: <\/strong>Helping Wetland Habitats: An Introduction to POW! The Planning of Wetlands
    \nWhen:<\/strong> Thursday, June 15; 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
    \nWhere:<\/strong> Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
    \nCost:<\/strong> $10<\/p>\n

    This afternoon add-on to the WOW! course introduces you to the concept of schoolyard wetland habitats, including wetland design, construction, monitoring, project funding and most importantly, their contribution as an extension of the classroom, using the WOW! curriculum guide from the morning session.<\/p>\n

    Preregistration is required and space is limited. Registration form for both workshops can be found at form.jotformpro.com\/63614815685969.<\/p>\n

    *Note:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>CEU credits for teachers may be arranged upon request.\u00a0This one-day workshop\u00a0will give you the opportunity to earn 6 hours credit towards Criteria I of your N.C. Environmental Educator Certification, or Certification Renewal. With the afternoon add-on, a total of 8 hours credit can be earned toward Criteria I. The Environmental Concern, Inc. facilitator for the course is Aerin Benavides, postdoctoral researcher at UNC Greensboro, teacher educator and N.C. Certified Environmental Educator.<\/p>\n

    For more information, email Bonnie Eamick at beamick@capefearbg.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Teachers on the Estuary with the N.C. Coastal Reserve<\/h2>\n

    www.nccoastalreserve.net<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    All K-12 classroom teachers and informal educators are invited to join the North Carolina Coastal Reserve in Beaufort for a Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE) workshop, a National Estuarine Research Reserve program.<\/p>\n

    At a TOTE workshop, attendees will:<\/p>\n