North Carolina's Crystal Coast - Ecology

Crystal Coast Ecotours (252) 808-3354 (252) 241-6909 jhawkins9@ec.rr.com

Discover hidden natural treasures on personalized tours of the Crystal Coast with Captain Jess Hawkins, 30 years experience as a professional marine biologist in North Carolina(B.S and M.S. degrees). We provide full or half-day adventures exploring barrier islands, shelling, dolphing watching, clamming, wild horse watching, birding, snorkling, seining, crabbing, and fishing.

The North Carolina Aquarium At Pine Knoll Shores 1 Roosevelt Blvd Pine Knoll Shrs, NC 28512 (866) 294-3477

Cape Lookout Studies Program 315 Front St. Beaufort, NC 28516 (252) 728-7317

Located at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort.

North Carolina Maritime Museum 315 Front St. Beaufort, NC 28516 (252) 728-7317 (252) 728-2108

Extensive maritime history preserved through exhibits, workshops, curator-led field trips, a Watercraft center with ship models and wooden boat construction/restoration, and annual events like the Wooden Boat Show. CHILDREN'S CLASSES The Junior Sailing Program, for ages 8 and older, uses the fun of sailing to teach seamanship, navigation, boating safety and sailing techniques for beginning to advanced sailors. Classes include two-week sessions, one-week advanced sessions and Regatta Week. Summer Science School for Children for entering 1st through 10th graders investigates the coastal environment and maritime history of NC. Day classes include pirate life, boat models, seashore life, fish and fishing, nature at night, saltwater science, coastal trails and kayaking. Overnight classes at Cape Lookout include Cape Lookout for Families and Friends and Surfari for girls. Contact the museum for brochures and applications. (June-August) ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Field trips into coastal habitats may involve travel by boat or van, hiking, kayaking, or wading in shallow water. Field attire includes comfortable clothes and wading or hiking shoes or old sneakers (NO sandals). Call for details and reservations. The Cape Lookout Studies Program offers overnight workshops at the museum's field station at Cape Lookout. Fees include boat transportation, food and lodging. Summer programs include Kayaking at the Cape, Cape Lookout For Families and Friends, and Surfari for girls. For information on group programs, contact Keith Rittmaster at 252-504-2452 or view www.capelookoutstudies.org. For group or school programs and field trips view the Education Services Guide on the website. Call for details and reservations. BOATING PROGRAMS The Beaufort Oars Rowing Club uses fixed-seat rowing gigs for exercise, competition and fun. The Beaufort Oars Sliding Seat Program uses single shells and is directed by Marj Burgard, a Certified US Rowing Coach. Family sailing on traditional skiffs or a 30' keelboat is available by reservation, and accommodates 2-6 people for 2-6 hours for $50 to $240. For information, call the Friends office at 252-728-1638.

Rachel Carson Reserve Po Box 1040 Beaufort, NC 28516 (252) 838-0883

Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation 7500 Emerald Drive Emerald Isle, NC 28594 (252) 354-6350

Carteret County Parks & Recreation Department 801 Arendell Street Morehead City, NC 28557 (252) 808-3301

Morehead City Parks & Recreation 1600 Fisher Street Morehead City, NC 28557 (252) 726-5083

North Carolina Coastal Federation 3609 Highway 24 Newport, NC 28570 (800) 232-6210 (252) 393-8185 webmaster@nccoast.org