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Posted on February 8, 2012 by | Leave a comment
Partnership for the Sounds

Adventure where nature still runs wild
Oh, The Sounds you’ll see! Flourishing waterways provide habitat for wildlife like black bear, endangered red wolves and millions of migrating birds. Fertile farmland mingles with rich wetlands. And the historic sites and picturesque towns give you a clear view of the roots of our country. On your adventure in The Sounds, you really could see anything—and chances are it’ll be something exciting.

Clips of Irene video taped from the deck of the NC Estuarium, Washington, NC
http://youtu.be/rLbRMLifyIk

PfS Membership
(click Be Our Partner on top menu bar)

Explore the Sprout Renewable Energy kiosk at the Estuarium!

FIND GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS IN OUR GIFT SHOPS!

Jewelry by Renee
Crab Pot Unique Gifts
The Box Office & Antique GS
The Bear’s Den Gift Shop

NC Estuarium Shell Exhibit

RCRC, Windsor, NC Flood 2010

We appreciate your support as we give thanks for our bountiful resources.


Buck in the Grass

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Sounds Photo Tour

 

Attractions

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Building NC Local Food Economy 10% Farmer to Fork

Posted on November 23, 2011 by | Comments Off

We’re challenging you to spend 10 percent of your existing food dollars to support North Carolina food producers, businesses and communities. Join the 10% Campaign today!

Why 10 Percent?

It is achievable for most and meaningful for all:

  • We spend about $35 billion a year on food. If we spent 10 percent - $1.05 per day locally – approximately $3.5 billion would be available in the local economy.
  • A vibrant local food economy will support farms, food and manufacturing businesses and create jobs.
  • Infusing fresh and flavorful fruits and vegetables into diets can significantly reduce diet-related diseases and long-term health care expenses for everyone.

Here’s How it Works

Join the campaign! Register and pledge to spend 10 percent of your food budget on foods produced/grown locally.

  • Explore this site to learn where you can buy/grow local foods. We will track and post 10% Campaign partnerships, initiatives, news events and happenings.
  • Connect with the thousands of North Carolinians and organizations/initiatives already in the field and those just beginning to bloom.
  • Track your progress and ours. Once you register, we’ll send you a weekly email asking a few important questions about your progress.

Help Us Grow

The 10% Campaign is committed to success through education, promotion and collaboration. We are working with organizations, businesses, governments and just about any other group you can think of to encourage participation, “farm to” buying programs and growing your own. Suggestions for partnership are welcome!

Encourage your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to join the 10% Campaign and build North Carolina’s local food economy while enjoying the greatness of North Carolina food.

Here’s How It Works

Join us in support of North Carolina’s farmers, businesses and communities.

  • Pledge to spend 10 percent of your existing food dollars locally
  • We’ll email you with a few simple questions each week
  • We’ll track your progress, and you’ll see our progress statewide

Sign Up Now

The Dare County Local Foods contact is Susan Ruiz-Evansfrom the NC Cooperative Extension Service

The Currituck County Local Foods contacts are Tommy Grandy, Cameron Lowe from the NC Cooperative Extension Service

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Posted in 7. Living and Eating Green, Local Organizations and Blogs

15th Annual Wings over Water

Posted on October 19, 2011 by | Comments Off

15th Annual Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
A Celebration of Wildlife & Wildlands in Eastern North Carolina
November 8-13, 2011

Now Accepting Registrations!

Be sure to check our News & Updates page for the latest developments.

Visit Our Bird List Page to see what species have been seen at recent festivals
or to download area bird checklists.

Check out our Online Store!
For information Email us at
WOW@CoastalWildlifeRefuge.com
or call 252-216-WING(9464)

Welcome to Eastern North Carolina and the Outer Banks. Each year millions of visitors flock to the area to enjoy its beaches, attractions and laid back atmosphere. The ultimate attraction is the area’s diversity of wildlife, natural history and scenic views. Dare County alone has more than a quarter of a million acres of property in conservation as compared to just 16,000 acres available for development. Dare, Currituck, Tyrell and Hyde counties boast a diverse and fascinating array of wildlife to view and waterways to paddle. In addition to a wealth of marine life, Eastern North Carolina is home to black bears, alligators, red wolves, deer and hundreds of species of birds. The waterways invite kayakers and canoeists to glide through the back waters, the sounds and even the ocean. And natural history attractions draw both young and old who want to know more about the place where the first English settlements were born. Year round, there are nature programs offered by state and federal agencies, as well as nonprofits. Annually in November, all the stops are pulled out for folks who come from across the country to participate in the Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival. The six day event celebrates the natural wonders of the area and offers many opportunities to explore and discover the richness of the region’s environment.
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Great Data from Duck Field Research Facility

Posted on October 12, 2011 by | Comments Off

Right in our own backyard:


Located on the Atlantic Ocean near the town of Duck, North Carolina, The Field Research Facility (FRF) is an internationally recognized coastal observatory. Instruments at the facility constantly record the changing waves, winds, tides, and currents. vehiclesCentral to the facility is a 560m(1840 ft) long pier and specialized vehicles.

The FRF was established in 1977 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is part of the Field Data Collection and Analysis Branch(headquarters in Vicksburg, MS).

USACpier from the airE-CEERD-HC-F, Field Research Facility, 1261 Duck Road, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949-4472
phone: 252/261-3511 fax: 252/261-4432

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APNEP State of the Sounds

Posted on October 12, 2011 by | Comments Off

APNEP State of the Sounds Conference: Nov. 17
Registration Deadline: Nov. 4

Nov. 17, 2011 — New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 S. Front Street, New Bern.
Save the Date!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Nov. 4

The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program will host its first State of the Sounds Symposium to coincide with the release of its State of the Sounds assessment report.

The symposium is hosted by North Carolina Sea Grant, Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program and the N.C. Coastal Resources Law, Planning and Policy Center.

This event is open to scientists, policy makers, natural resource managers, interested citizens, students and other regional stakeholders. Sessions will explore current scientific developments, management initiatives for environmental restoration and protection, engagement efforts, and other social and ecological issues relating to the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine System.

Registration is FREE and is required by Nov. 4. There will be no on-site registration. Register online at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/soundsreg.

For more information, including a general agenda, directions and lodging details, visit:
portal.ncdenr.org/web/apnep/state-of-the-sounds-symposium.

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