CSIESTUARY - Evening in the Estuary
Course Description
Help us celebrate the start of summer with an evening on the water! The Coastal Studies Institute will once again offer Evening in the Estuary, an on-the-water educational experience for families. Evening in the Estuary programs include a boat ride through the Croatan Sound to a marsh island to wade the shallow waters, survey the sandy shores, and explore the grassy uplands. Participants will learn about estuarine ecology, investigate plant and animal adaptations, seine for critters, and more. Evening in the Estuary programs will be offered from 4-6 PM. These programs are open to the public and are suitable for elementary and middle school-aged children accompanied by their adult(s).
Evening in the Estuary programs will be offered on June 24th (weather date June 26th), July 22nd (weather date July 24th), August 26th (weather date August 28th), and September 23rd (weather date September 25th).
Location & Format
Coastal Studies Institute
ECU Outer Banks Campus
850 NC 345, Wanchese, NC 27981
2 hour tour
Cost/Registration Fee
Program fee is $20 and registration is required.
The capacity for each session is 25 people and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Who Should Attend
These programs are open to the public and are suitable for elementary and middle school-aged children accompanied by their adult(s).
Participants must be at least 5 years old to register.
Activity Level
Attire: Participants should come prepared to be outside and get wet. A bathing suit, towel, and sun protection are recommended. All participants must be wearing closed toed water shoes to participate in the wading portion of the program.
Special Instructions
Weather Policy: Evening in the Estuary is a weather dependent program. In the event of inclement weather, including thunderstorms and high winds, the program will be rescheduled to its stated weather date.
More Information
For more information, please contact Lauren Kerlin at kerlinl22@ecu.edu or 252-475-5451.