Teachers’ Guide to Environmental Education Programs and Resources
Prepared by The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Office of Environmental Education
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary 2001 Edition Teachers’ Guide To Environmental Education Programs And Resources
Copies of this publication can be obtained from the Office of Environmental Education, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1609 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1609 Phone: 919 - 733-0711 The Guide is also accessible at http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us
No tax dollars were used for this publication. The 2001 edition of the Teacher’s Guide To Environmental Education Programs And Resources was printed through the generosity of through funds provided to the Environmental Education Fund. Teachers’ Guide To Environmental Education Programs And Resources
Prepared by The North Carolina Department Of Environment And Natural Resources
Office of Environmental Education Melanie Buckingham, Teacher Guide Project Manager Allison Towe, Teacher Guide Project Assistant Anne Taylor, Director
1609 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1609
Telephone 919 - 733-0711 FAX 919 - 733-1616 Toll Free 1-800-482-8724
Internet: http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Dempsey Benton, Chief Deputy Secretary
Acknowledgments Technical assistance, expertise, and editing provided by the following North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Divisions:
Office of Environmental Education Anne Taylor, Judy Pope, Lisa Tolley, Shannon Quesada, Libby Wilcox, Marty Wiggins, Janine Mealey, Neasha Bryant
Division of Air Quality Jill Vitas
Division of Coastal Management Susan Lovelace
Division of Environmental Health Kimberly Hattaway
Division of Forest Resources Joe Hogue
Division of Land Resources Caroline Medlin and Mary Watson
Division of Parks and Recreation Marti Kane
Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance Kimberly Fenton
Division of Soil and Water Conservation Cathy Akroyd
Division of Water Quality The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program Joan Giordano
Division of Water Resources David Wojnowski
NC Aquariums Rhett White
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Mike Dunn, Phillip Cox, Jan Weems, Katey Fitzpatrick, Liz Baird, Linda Saah, John Connors
NC Zoological Park Carolyn Brown and Karen Hall
Wildlife Resources Commission Randy Cotten
Proofreading, organization and editing Janine Mealey, Lisa Tolley and Melanie Buckingham
Cover design and document layout John David Hardee
Appreciation goes to Anne Taylor for her encouragement and assistance Overview The Teachers’ Guide to Environmental Education Programs and Resources has been published as a service to and source of information for the educators of North Carolina whose efforts in teaching and molding North Carolina’s youth are held in highest regard. The guide consolidates environmental education programs available to enhance classroom and field experiences. The described programs promote interactive, hands- on learning resources.
The guide is organized into four main categories:
* Professional Development for Teachers lists educational opportunities for teachers. Many offer certificate renewal, continuing education, or graduate credit.
* Environmental Education Support Materials includes resources that can be used to facilitate hands-on learning in the classroom.
* Environmental’s Education Programs and Activities that Come to You utilizes school grounds and facilities. Programs include instructional activities and competitions administered by representatives from the various Divisions within the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
* Environmental Education Field Trips and Site Visits provides travel information to a facility or field site.
Each entry in the guide contains the following format: a summary of the type of program, audience, location, when it is offered, cost information, and a contact for further information.
We encourage your questions and comments and urge you to contact the appropriate Division, Agency, or Environmental Education Center for more information on the programs listed in the guide.
The Office of Environmental Education 1609 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1609
Phone: 919 - 733-0711 Toll Free: 1-800-482-8724 Internet: http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us
When you are finished using the Teachers’ Guide, please recycle it or share it with other environmental educators. Table of Contents
Introduction Description of Agencies ...... vi Index of Programs and Resources by Title...... xii Index of Programs and Activities by Division or Agency ...... xiv
Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers
Office of Environmental Education Environmental Education Certification Program ...... 3 NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Library ...... 3
Division of Air Quality Dare to Know Your Air - Air Quality Teacher Training ...... 4
Division of Coastal Management Topical Workshops/Teacher Workshops ...... 4
Division of Forest Resources Investigating Your Environment ...... 5 Project Learning Tree ...... 5
Division of Parks and Recreation Environmental Education Learning Experiences (EELE) Workshops ...... 6 Other State Park Teacher Training ...... 7
Division of Soil and Water Conservation Conservation Education Awards Program ...... 7 Project Food, Land, and People ...... 8 Soil and Water Conservation Teacher Scholarships ...... 8
Division of Water Resources Project WET ...... 9
North Carolina Aquariums Teacher Training ...... 9
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Teacher Treks - Extended Explorations ...... 10 Teacher Treks - One Day Explorations ...... 11 Tropical Ecology Institute in Belize ...... 11 Using the Outdoors to Teach Experiential Science (UTOTES) ...... 12
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) ...... 12 Beyond BOW Workshop ...... 12 N.C. CATCH (Caring for Aquatics through Conservation Habitats) ...... 13 N.C. CATCH Advanced Workshop ...... 13
i N.C. WILD (Wildlife in Learning Design) ...... 14 N.C. WILD Aquatic Workshop ...... 15 N.C. WILD Advanced Workshop ...... 15 N.C. WILD Education Sites ...... 15 N.C. WILD Outdoor Skill Experiences ...... 15 Wildlife Education Centers ...... 16 Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education ...... 16
Environmental Education Support Materials
Office of Environmental Education Discover Your Ecological Address ...... 20 Environmental Education Bibliography ...... 20 Environmental Education Correlation Guide ...... 21 Environmental Education Library Grants Program ...... 21 Guide to Environmental Education Centers in North Carolina ...... 22 Love-A-Tree Educator Kits ...... 22
Division of Air Quality Air Adventures Puppet Show ...... 23 The Ozone Zone Video...... 23
Division of Coastal Management NC National Estuarine Research Reserve Web Page ...... 24
Division of Forest Resources Tree Trunks ...... 24
Division of Land Resources Erosion Patrol ...... 25
Division of Parks and Recreation Environmental Education Learning Experiences (EELE) Activity Guides ...... 25 State Parks Kids’ Pages ...... 26
Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance Recycle Guys Program ...... 26
Division of Water Quality Publication List of Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program Research Projects ...... 27
North Carolina Aquariums Web/Electronic Resources ...... 27
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission N.C. WILD Store ...... 28 Wildlife in North Carolina Magazine ...... 28
ii North Carolina Zoological Park The 21st Century Zoo Video ...... 29 Teacher Activity Packet...... 29 Zoologic Teacher Activity Book ...... 30
Environmental Education Programs and Activities that Come to You
Division of Coastal Management EstuaryLive ...... 33
Division of Environmental Health Environmental Health Poster Contest ...... 33
Division of Forest Resources Arbor Day Poster Contest ...... 33
Division of Land Resources Outreach Activities ...... 34 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Essay Contest ...... 34
Division of Parks and Recreation Outreach Programs ...... 35
Division of Soil and Water Conservation Soil and Water Conservation Envirothon ...... 35 Soil and Water Conservation Essay Contest...... 36 Soil and Water Conservation Poster Contest ...... 37 Soil and Water Conservation Public Speaking Contest ...... 37
Division of Water Quality Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program School Resources ...... 38
Division of Water Resources Stream Watch ...... 38
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island Outreach Programs ...... 39
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Outreach Programs ...... 39
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Outreach Programs ...... 40
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Distance Learning ...... 40 Outreach Programs ...... 41 Using the Outdoors to Teach Experiential Science (UTOTES) ...... 41 Classroom Videos and Guides ...... 41
iii North Carolina Zoological Park Girl Scout Patch ...... 43
Environmental Education Field Trips and Site Visits
Division of Coastal Management Interpretative Field Trips ...... 47
Division of Forest Resources Educational State Forest Classes ...... 47 Talking Rock Trail ...... 48 Talking Tree Trails ...... 48
Division of Land Resources Talking Rock Trail ...... 49
Division of Parks and Recreation Environmental Education Learning Experiences (EELE) On-Site Activities ...... 50 State Parks Interpretative Programs ...... 50
Division of Soil and Water Conservation Resource Conservation Workshop...... 51 Soil and Water Conservation Field Days ...... 51
Division of Water Resources Stream Watch ...... 52
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island Educational Programs ...... 52 Schooling at the Aquarium ...... 53 School Field Trips ...... 53
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Auditorium and Classroom Programs ...... 54 Natural History Studies...... 54 School Field Trips ...... 55
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Education Programs ...... 55 School Field Trips ...... 56
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Curiosity Classes ...... 56 Discovery Fun ...... 57 Discovery Room ...... 57 Girls’ Science Club ...... 57 Girls in Science Statewide Project - Neuse River Project ...... 58 Girls in Science Statewide Project - Site Based Clubs ...... 58 Girls in Science Statewide Project - Summer Outdoor Ed-Ventures ...... 59 Living Conservatory ...... 59
iv Meet the Animals ...... 60 Natural History Investigations ...... 60 Natural Science Auditorium Programs ...... 60 Natural Science Classes, Workshops, and Trips ...... 61 North Carolina Habitat Watch ...... 61 Storytime ...... 61
North Carolina Zoological Park Smart Carts ...... 62 Zoo Snooze ...... 62
Office of The Governor Clean North Carolina ...... 63
Appendix Areas of the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Districts ...... 66 North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Districts ...... 66 North Carolina Forest Service Districts ...... 72 US Forest Service Offices ...... 73 North Carolina Land Quality Regions ...... 74 North Carolina State Parks and Recreation Areas ...... 75 North Carolina Cooperative Extension ...... 77 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission District Education Specialists ...... 81 North Carolina Environmental Education Centers ...... 82
v Description of Agencies Department of Environment and Natural Resources Provided below are descriptions of the environmental education activities of the agencies within the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. This is not a complete description of all the responsibilities and activities of the agencies, nor does it include every agency within the department.
Office of Environmental Education 1609 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1609 Phone: 919 - 733-0711 or 800-482-8724, FAX: 919 - 733-1616 Internet: http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us
The Office of Environmental Education serves a coordinating role among schools, colleges, state and federal agencies, citizens groups, and the business/industrial community in promoting environmental education and more informed environmental decision making. As a guardian of the North Carolina Environmental Education Plan, the Office looks to that plan’s fourteen objectives to guide its efforts. These objectives include implementation of the North Carolina Environmental Education Certification Program, administration of the Environmental Education Library Grants program, promotion of the “Discover Your Ecological Address” Adult Environmental Education Program, management of the North Carolina Environmental Education Clearinghouse, and the Love- A-Tree environmental education partnership.
Division of Air Quality 1641 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1641 Phone: 919 - 733-3340 FAX: 919 - 715-7476 Internet: http://daq.state.nc.us
As part of the North Carolina Air Awareness Program, the Division provides outreach materials, speakers, and other resources to schools and the general public. A puppet show, Air Adventures, has been developed for pre- kindergarten through 2nd grade children. A music video has been produced to teach children about ground level ozone and the ozone forecast color code system. An educational video, The Ozone Zone, teaches students in the 5th grade and above about ground-level ozone. All of these materials are available free to the public. In addition, the Division of Air Quality offers teacher training for educators interested in teaching students about air quality in North Carolina through lectures and hands-on activities.
vi Division of Coastal Management NC Coastal Reserve NC National Estuarine Research Reserve Education Office 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd. Beaufort, NC 28516 Phone: 252 - 728-2170 / FAX 252 - 728-6273 Internet: http://www.ncnerr.org
Through the NC Coastal Reserves, Coastal Management is responsible for preserving representative estuarine and woodland sites, which include Currituck Banks, Kitty Hawk Woods, Buxton Woods, Emily and Richardson Preyer - Buckridge site, Rachel Carson site, Masonboro Island, Permuda Island, and Zeke’s Island. These sites have been established for research and education on the natural and human processes that affect the coast. The Reserve Education Office in Beaufort offers a variety of environmental education activities. Currently there are general public, school, as well as decision-maker programs offered through the education office. Contact the Beaufort office for details.
Division of Environmental Health 1630 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 - 1630 Phone: 919 - 715-3204 FAX: 919 - 715-3242 Internet: http://www.deh.enr.state.nc.us
The Division regulates and provides technical assistance for environmental conditions directly affecting human health, including drinking water supplies, restaurant sanitation, pest control, milk and shellfish sanitation, lead poisoning, septic systems, and swimming pool safety. Employees of the Division of Environmental Health and county health departments are available to speak to school groups on these subjects. For more information on speakers, potential resources, field trip ideas, or other educational opportunities, contact the Public Information Officer within the Division.
Division of Forest Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1616 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1616 Phone: 919 - 733-2162 Fax: 919 - 733-2835 Internet: http://www.dfr.state.nc.us
Through the Educational State Forest System, the Division exhibits a proactive role in environmental education. The Division maintains six educational state forests in North Carolina: Holmes, Tuttle, and Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forests located in the mountain region; Clemmons and Jordan Lake Educational State Forests in the piedmont region; and Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest in the coastal plain. Since its creation in 1973, the purpose of the Educational State Forest System has been to help people understand the value of forest resources for recreation, timber production, wildlife habitat, soil and water conservation, and aesthetics. The educational forests maintain two approaches to environmental education: self-guided interpretive trails and formal education classes.
vii Division of Land Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Phone: 919 - 733-3833 Fax: 919 - 733-4407 Internet: http://www.dlr.enr.state.nc.us/dlr.htm
The Division of Land Resources employs two Education Coordinators who assist in the planning and implementation of educational projects, printed materials, audio visuals, training and information workshops, and exhibits for the North Carolina Geological Survey (NCGS) and the North Carolina Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program.
Upon request and time permitting, the North Carolina Geological Survey staff makes presentations to individual classrooms and small groups of students. In addition, the North Carolina Geologic Survey sponsors a small monetary grants program for graduate students in the geophysical disciplines. The survey is a major participant in and donator of materials to the North Carolina Science Teachers annual meeting.
The North Carolina Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program in the Land Quality Section has an Education Specialist who provides information on sedimentation issues to the general public through service announcements and mailers. The Sediment Program also creates environmental education programs aimed at educating public school children through curriculum development and practical experience.
The North Carolina Mining Commission helps sponsor the University of North Carolina Mathematics and Science Education Network’s Workshops for K-12 teachers at the Network’s 10 education centers by contributing $10,000 annually. Additionally, the Commission helps sponsor the annual Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award competition conducted by the Education and Industry Committee for Earth Science in North Carolina by contributing $700.
Division of Parks and Recreation 1615 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1615 Phone: 919 - 733-4181 FAX: 919 - 715-3085 Internet: http://www.ncsparks.net
The North Carolina State Parks System exists for the enjoyment, education, health and inspiration of North Carolina’s residents and visitors. Part of the mission of the state parks system is to provide environmental education opportunities that promote stewardship of the state’s natural heritage. To this end, the Division of Parks and Recreation maintains 33 units (state parks, state natural areas and recreational areas) staffed with certified environmental educators. EELEs (Environmental Education Learning Experiences) are the primary focus of the division’s environmental education programs. Each state park has an EELE activity guide that contains pre-visit, on-site and post-visit activities designed for a variety of park visitor groups.
viii Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance 1639 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1639 Phone: 919 - 715-6500 or 800-763-0136 FAX: 919 - 715-6794 Internet: http://www.p2pays.org
The North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance (DPPEA) provides free assistance on ways to eliminate, reduce, reuse, or recycle waste. DPPEA operates a web site (www.p2pays.org) containing a wide range of pollution prevention information. The new Recycle Guys link offers information to consumers, teachers, and children on how to be better environmental stewards.
Division of Soil and Water Conservation 1614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1614 Phone: 919 - 733-2302 FAX: 919 - 715-3559 Internet: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/DSWC
The Division, in partnership with the North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the 96 local Conservation Districts, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, sponsors contests, awards programs, field events, and teacher recertification workshops related to natural resource conservation. The partnership’s environmental education program annually reaches an estimated 250,000 children statewide.
Division of Water Quality Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program (APNEP) Public Involvement Office 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, North Carolina 27889 Phone: 252 - 946-6481 FAX: 252 - 975-3716 Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/nep/index.html
The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program (APNEP) began as the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine Study (APES). Like APES, APNEP is jointly sponsored by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). There are 28 National Estuary Programs (NEPs) situated around the three US coastlines.
Implementation of the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan is focused on protecting local, state, and national interests in maintaining the ecological integrity of the estuaries through long-term planning and management. Important components of the APNEP include water quality, fisheries resources, land and water habitats, and the interaction of humans with the resources of northeastern North Carolina.
ix Division of Water Resources 1611 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1611 Phone: 919 - 733-4064 Fax: 919 - 733-3558 Internet: http://www.dwr.ehnr.state.nc.us/home.htm
The Division conducts programs for river basin management, water supply, water conservation, navigation, stream clearance, flood control, beach protection, aquatic weed control, hydroelectric power, recreational uses of water, stewardship through the Stream Watch Program and environmental education through Project WET (Water Education for Teachers).
North Carolina Aquariums 417 North Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601-1009 Phone: 919 - 733-2290 FAX: 919 - 733-4271 Internet: http://www.ncaquariums.com
The mission of the three state aquariums along the North Carolina coast is to increase the public’s awareness, understanding, and appreciation of North Carolina’s aquatic resources and environments. The aquariums are located at Pine Knoll Shores near Morehead City, on Roanoke Island near Manteo, and at Fort Fisher near Wilmington. Many educational opportunities are available at each of the aquariums including exhibits, field experiences, lectures, films, and school programs.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27601-1029 Phone: 919 - 733-7450 FAX: 919 - 715-6439 Internet: http://www.naturalsciences.org
The purpose of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is to enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of the natural environment in ways that emphasize the biodiversity of North Carolina and the southeastern United States as it relates to the natural world. Environmental education of the general public, educators, and students is accomplished through workshops, outreach programs, exhibit hall presentations, and special programs.
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Conservation Education 1712 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1712 Phone: 919 733-7123 FAX: 919 715-2381 Internet: http://www.ncwildlife.org
The Division of Conservation Education administers and coordinates educational programs designed to facilitate conservation of the state’s wildlife and other interrelated natural resources and the environment people share with them.
x The six major programs of the division are: North Carolina WILD, North Carolina CATCH, Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, Wildlife in North Carolina Magazine, Wildlife Education Centers, and the North Carolina WILD Store.
North Carolina Zoological Park 4401 Zoo Parkway Post Office Box 73 Asheboro, NC 27203-9416 Phone: 336 - 879-7700 FAX: 336 - 879-2891 Internet: http://www.nczoo.org
The North Carolina Zoological Park uses its more than 950 animals and 15,000 plants to give visitors a sense of appreciation and awe for the world around them. Covering 500 acres, the Zoo helps visitors better understand ecological systems and translate such understanding into environmentally sound actions. Through its natural habitats for African and North American species, the Zoo fulfills its missions in the areas of conservation, education, recreation, and research. Environmental education is available to the general public, educators, and students. Services include: workshops; tours; special events; hands-on instructional material; and interaction on Zoo grounds.
xi Index of Programs and Resources by Title
The 21st Century Zoo Video ...... 29 Air Adventures Puppet Show ...... 23 Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuarine Program School Resources ...... 38 Arbor Day Poster Contest ...... 33 Auditorium and Classroom Programs ...... 54 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) ...... 12 Beyond BOW Workshop ...... 12 Classroom Videos and Guides ...... 41 Clean North Carolina ...... 63 Curiosity Classes ...... 56 Dare to Know Your Air ...... 4 Discover Your Ecological Address ...... 20 Discovery Fun ...... 57 Discovery Room ...... 57 Distance Learning ...... 40 Educational Programs ...... 52 Education Programs ...... 55 Educational State Forest Classes ...... 47 Environmental Education Bibliography ...... 20 Environmental Education Certification Program ...... 3 Environmental Education Correlation Guide ...... 21 Environmental Education Learning Experiences (EELE) Activity Guides ...... 25 Environmental Education Learning Experiences (EELE) On-Site Activities ...... 50 Environmental Education Learning Experiences (EELE) Workshops ...... 6 Environmental Education Library Grants Program ...... 21 Environmental Health Poster Contest ...... 33 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Essay Contest ...... 34 Erosion Patrol ...... 25 EstuaryLive ...... 33 Girls in Science: Statewide Project - Neuse River Project ...... 58 Girls in Science: Statewide Project - Site Based Clubs ...... 58 Girls in Science: Statewide Project - Summer Outdoor Ed-ventures ...... 59 Girls’ Science Club ...... 57 Girl Scout Patch ...... 43 Guide to Environmental Education Centers in North Carolina ...... 22 Interpretative Field Trips ...... 47 Investigating Your Environment ...... 5 Living Conservatory ...... 59 Love-A-Tree Educator Kits ...... 22 Meet the Animals ...... 60 Natural History Investigations ...... 60 Natural History Studies ...... 54 Natural Science Auditorium Programs ...... 60 Natural Science Classes, Workshops, and Trips ...... 61 NC CATCH (Caring for Aquatics Through Conservation Habits) ...... 13 NC CATCH Advanced Workshop ...... 13 NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Library ...... 3 NC Habitat Watch ...... 61 NC National Estuarine Research Reserve Web Page ...... 24 NC WILD (Wildlife In Learning Design) ...... 14 NC WILD Advanced Workshop ...... 15 NC WILD Aquatic Workshop ...... 14
xii NC WILD Education Sites ...... 15 NC WILD Outdoor Skill Experiences ...... 15 NC WILD Store ...... 28 Other State Park Teacher Training ...... 7 Outreach - Division of Land Resources ...... 34 Outreach - Division of Parks and Recreation ...... 35 Outreach - NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island ...... 39 Outreach - NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ...... 39 Outreach - NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher ...... 40 Outreach - NC Museum of Natural Sciences ...... 41 The Ozone Zone Video ...... 23 Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education ...... 16 Project Food, Land, and People ...... 8 Project Learning Tree ...... 5 Project WET ...... 9 Publication List of APNEP Research Projects...... 27 Recycle Guys Program ...... 26 Resource Conservation Workshop ...... 51 Storytime ...... 61 School Field Trips - NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island ...... 53 School Field Trips - NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ...... 55 School Field Trips - NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher ...... 56 Schooling at the Aquarium ...... 53 Smart Carts ...... 62 Soil and Water Conservation - Conservation Education Awards Program ...... 7 Soil and Water Conservation - Envirothon ...... 35 Soil and Water Conservation - Essay Contest ...... 36 Soil and Water Conservation - Field Days ...... 51 Soil and Water Conservation - Poster Contest ...... 37 Soil and Water Conservation - Public Speaking Contest ...... 37 Soil and Water Conservation - Teacher Scholarships ...... 8 State Parks Kids’ Page ...... 26 State Parks Interpretative Programs ...... 50 Stream Watch ...... 38,52 Talking Rock Trail ...... 48,49 Talking Tree Trail ...... 48 Teacher Activity Packet ...... 29 Teacher Training ...... 9 Teacher Treks - Extended Explorations ...... 10 Teacher Treks - One Day Explorations ...... 11 Topical Workshops/Teacher Workshops ...... 4 Tree Trunks ...... 24 Tropical Ecology Institute in Belize ...... 11 Using the Outdoors to Teach Experiential Science (UTOTES) ...... 12,41 Web/Electronic Resources ...... 27 Wildlife Education Centers ...... 16 Wildlife in North Carolina Magazine ...... 28 Zoo Snooze ...... 62 Zoologic Teacher Activity Book ...... 30
xiii Index of Programs and Activities by Division or Agency Office of Environmental Education Discover Your Ecological Address ...... 20 Environmental Education Bibliography ...... 20 Environmental Education Certification Program ...... 3 Environmental Education Correlation Guide ...... 21 Environmental Education Library Grants Program ...... 21 Guide to Environmental Education Centers in North Carolina ...... 22 Love-A-Tree Educator Kits ...... 22 NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Library ...... 3
Division of Air Quality Air Adventures Puppet Show ...... 23 Dare to Know Your Air - Air Quality Teacher Training ...... 4 The Ozone Zone Video ...... 23
Division of Coastal Management EstuaryLive ...... 33 Interpretative Field Trip ...... 47 North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve Web Page ...... 24 Topical Workshops/Teacher Workshops ...... 4
Division of Environmental Health Environmental Health Poster Contest ...... 33
Division of Forest Resources Arbor Day Poster Contest ...... 33 Educational State Forest Classes ...... 47 Investigating Your Environment ...... 5 Project Learning Tree ...... 5 Talking Rock Trail ...... 48 Talking Tree Trails ...... 48 Tree Trunks ...... 24
Division of Land Resources Erosion Patrol ...... 25 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Essay Contest ...... 34 Outreach Activities ...... 34 Talking Rock Trail ...... 49
Division of Parks and Recreation Environmental Education Learning Experiences (EELE) Activity Guides ...... 25 Environmental Education Learning Experiences (EELE) On-Site Activities ...... 50 Environmental Education Learning Experiences (EELE) Workshops ...... 6 Other State Park Teacher Training ...... 7 Outreach Programs ...... 35 State Parks Interpretative Programs ...... 50 State Parks Kids’ Page ...... 26
xiv Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance Recycle Guys Program ...... 26
Division of Soil and Water Conservation Project Food, Land, and People ...... 8 Resource Conservation Workshop ...... 51 Soil and Water Conservation Awards Program ...... 7 Soil and Water Conservation Envirothon ...... 35 Soil and Water Conservation Essay Contest ...... 36 Soil and Water Conservation Field Days ...... 51 Soil and Water Conservation Poster Contest ...... 37 Soil and Water Conservation Public Speaking Contest ...... 37 Soil and Water Conservation Teacher Scholarships ...... 8
Division of Water Quality Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program School Resources ...... 38 Publication List of Albemarle - Pamlico National Estuary Program Research Projects ...... 27
Division of Water Resources Project WET ...... 9 Stream Watch ...... 38,52
North Carolina Aquariums Teacher Training ...... 9 Education Programs - NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island ...... 52 Outreach Programs - NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island ...... 39 School Field Trips - NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island ...... 53 Schooling at the Aquarium - NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island ...... 53 Auditorium and Classroom Programs - NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ...... 54 Natural History Studies - NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ...... 54 Outreach Programs - NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ...... 39 School Field Trips - NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ...... 55 Education Programs - NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher ...... 55 Outreach Programs - NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher ...... 40 School Field Trips - NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher ...... 56 Teacher Training ...... 9 Web/Electronic Resources ...... 27
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Classroom Videos and Guides ...... 41 Curiosity Classes ...... 56 Discovery Fun ...... 57 Discovery Room ...... 57 Distance Learning ...... 40 Girls’ Science Club ...... 57 Girls in Science: Statewide Project - Neuse River Project ...... 58 Girls in Science: Statewide Project - Site-Based Clubs ...... 58 Girls in Science: Statewide Project - Summer Outdoor Ed-ventures ... 59 Living Conservatory ...... 59 Meet the Animals ...... 60 Natural History Investigations ...... 60 Natural Science Auditorium Programs ...... 60 Natural Science Classes, Workshop, and Trips ...... 61 North Carolina Habitat Watch ...... 61
xv Outreach Programs ...... 41 Storytime ...... 62 Teacher Treks - Extended Explorations ...... 10 Teacher Treks - One Day Explorations...... 11 Tropical Ecology Institute in Belize ...... 11 Using the Outdoors to Teach Experiential Science (UTOTES) ...... 12,41
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Program ...... 12 Beyond BOW Workshop ...... 12 North Carolina CATCH (Caring for Aquatics through Conservation Habitats) ...... 13 North Carolina CATCH Advanced Workshop ...... 13 North Carolina WILD (Wildlife in Learning Design) ...... 14 North Carolina WILD Advanced Workshop ...... 15 North Carolina WILD Aquatic Workshop ...... 15 North Carolina WILD Education Sites ...... 15 North Carolina WILD Outdoor Skill Experiences ...... 15 North Carolina WILD Store ...... 28 Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education ...... 16 Wildlife Education Centers ...... 16 Wildlife in North Carolina Magazine...... 28
North Carolina Zoological Park The 21st Century Zoo Video ...... 29 Girl Scout Patch ...... 43 Smart Carts ...... 61 Teacher Activity Packet ...... 29 Zoo Snooze ...... 62 Zoologic Teacher Activity Book...... 30
Office of The Governor Clean North Carolina ...... 63
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1 Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers
2 Environmental Education Certification Program Office of Environmental Education
Type of Program: The North Carolina Environmental Education Certification Program is designed to reward professional development in envrionmental education. The Certification Program consists of 200 hours of workshops and other activities in the following components: 1. Instructional Workshops (70 hours), 2. Environmental Education Experiences in the Out-of-Doors (50 hours), 3. Knowledge of Environmental Education Resources (30 hours), 4. Teaching (30 hours), and 5. Action Partnership (20 hours). Once certification is completed, the participant will receive a resume-enhancing certificate, be recognized in a statewide ceremony for professional recognition, will receive recognition in professional publication, and professional opportunities to assist with special environmental education projects. Audience: Educators and other interested adults Location: Statewide When: Year round Cost: Enrollment fee $25 Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Office of Environmental Education Environmental Education Certification Manager 1609 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1609 Phone: 800 - 482-8724 or 919 - 733-0711 Internet: http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us
NC Department Of Environment And Natural Resources Library Office Of Environmental Education
Type of Program: The NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Library features a model environmental education collection. Educators can view the collection on-site or access a listing of environmental education materials via the library’s web site at http:// www.ee.enr.state.nc.us/library. Materials can be obtained from the collection through interlibrary loan. The library’s web site also features links to environmental education resources. The library offers monthly environmental education workshops. These workshops are designed to provide participants with skills to engage audiences regardless of the presentation topic. The skills learned and materials used in these workshops are useful to employees as they speak to classes or organizations about their work at DENR. The workshop schedule can be accessed on the library’s web site. Audience: Educators and other interested adults Location: Statewide When: Year round Cost: N/A
3 Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Office of Environmental Education DENR Librarian 1610 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1610 Phone: 919 - 715-4161 Internet: http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us/library
Dare To Know Your Air - Air Quality Teacher Training Division Of Air Quality Type of Program: One day training workshop (8 hrs. classroom, 2 hrs. homework) on air quality issues. The goal of the program is to provide all participants with the knowledge and resources to effectively teach students about air pollution. This is a hands-on program in which participants will receive copies of all lessons, a video, etc. Participants will receive 1.0 CEU and Environmental Education Certification credit. Audience: Teachers/ educators Location: Statewide When: Contact Division of Air Quality Cost: Free Contact: Division of Air Quality NC Air Awareness Program 1641 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1641 Phone: 1-888-RU4NCAIR
Topical Workshops/Teacher Workshops Division Of Coastal Management Type of Program: Topical workshops are offered as requested including Coastal Explorations, a workshop that includes activities from Project Estuary and Sound Ideas activity guides. Estuary-Net workshops, based on water monitoring curriculum and program, are also available. Audience: All professionals Location: Contact education office When: Contact education office Cost: Workshops may include cost of materials (minimal) Contact: Division of Coastal Management NC Coastal Reserve NC National Estuarine Research Reserve Education Office 135 Duke Marine Lab Road Beaufort, North Carolina 28516 Phone: 252 - 728-2170 FAX: 252 - 728-6273 Internet: www.ncnerr.org
4 Investigating Your Environment Division Of Forest Resources
Type of Program: Investigating Your Environment is a five-day, 30-hour, process- oriented workshop conducted by Educational State Forest staff within the Division of Forest Resources. The workshop centers on field investigations in the forest, soil, water, land use, wildlife, and community planning simulations. Audience: This workshop is geared for kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, scout and 4-H leaders, and anyone else interested in teaching outdoor education. Location: Statewide When: Workshops are conducted in June and July. Schedules are available upon request. Cost: $35 price includes teaching materials and posters Contact: Contact any of the 13 District Forestry Offices throughout North Carolina or one of the six Educational State Forests. Clemmons Educational State Forest 2411 Old US 70 West Clayton, North Carolina 27520 Phone: 919 - 553-5651 Holmes Educational State Forest Route 4 Box 308 Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 Phone: 828 - 692-0100 Jordan Lake Educational State Forest 2832 Big Woods Road Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514-7658 Phone: 919 - 542-1154 Rendezvous Mountain Educational Forest 1956 Rendezvous Mountain Road Purlear, North Carolina 28665 Phone: 336 - 667-5072 Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest 4803 Sweethome Church Road Elizabethtown, North Carolina 28337 Phone: 910 - 862-6125 Tuttle Educational State Forest 3420 Playmore Beach Road Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 Phone: 704 - 757-5608
Project Learning Tree Division Of Forest Resources Type of Program: Project Learning Tree is a 6 or 10-hour workshop coordinated by the Division of Forest Resources, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, the North Carolina Forestry Association, and the University of North Carolina Center for Mathematics and Science Education. The workshop focuses on training educators to
5 incorporate hands-on activities into the teaching process. This learning process enables students to become involved with their environment and to better understand the link between people and nature. Activity Guide included.
Audience: This workshop is for kindergarten through grade 12 educators, foresters, park and nature staff, and youth group leaders.
Location: These programs are given at the educational state forests in Hendersonville, Lenoir, Purlear, Clayton, Chapel Hill, and Elizabethtown. When: Schedules are available upon request. Cost: Free Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Forest Resources 1616 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1616 Phone: 919 - 733-2162 Internet: www.dfr.state.nc.us Clemmons Educational State Forest 2411 Old US 70 West Clayton, North Carolina 27520 Phone: 919 - 553-5651 Holmes Educational State Forest Route 4 Box 308 Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 Phone: 828 - 692-0100 Jordan Lake Educational State Forest 2832 Big Woods Road Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514-7658 Phone: 919 - 542-1154 Rendezvous Mountain Educational Forest 1956 Rendezvous Mountain Road Purlear, North Carolina 28665 Phone: 336 - 667-5072 Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest 4803 Sweethome Church Road Elizabethtown, North Carolina 28337 Phone: 910 - 862-6125 Tuttle Educational State Forest 3420 Playmore Beach Road Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 Phone: 704 - 757-5608
Environmental Education Learning Experiences (EELE) Workshops Division Of Parks And Recreation
Type of Program: EELE workshops are designed to teach educators how to use the Environmental Education Learning Experience (EELE) activity guides. (For more information on EELE activity guides, see the Environmental Education Support Materials section.) Each workshop also acquaints educators with the natural and
6 cultural resources of the park and demonstrates how to teach safely and responsibly in the out-of-doors. EELE workshops are a requirement of the North Carolina Environmental Education Certification Program. Audience: Adult educators Location: All state parks and recreation areas. The appendix of this publication contains a list of the state park and recreation areas offering environmental educator training. When: Request information from each state park and recreation area or from the Division of Parks and Recreation Central Office. Cost: Free Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Parks and Recreation Marti Kane, EELE Coordinator 12700 Bayleaf Church Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Phone: 919 - 846-9991 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkpproject/environmental/enved.html
Other State Park Teacher Training Division Of Parks And Recreation Type of Program: In addition to state park EELE workshops, the Division of Parks and Recreation staff can offer a variety of other workshops in Component I of the North Carolina Environmental Education Certification Program. Examples include Waste in Place; Project Learning Tree; Project WET; Project Food, Land and People; and the Leopold Education Project. As state-certified environmental educators, division staff can provide diverse environmental educator training in a broad range of natural and cultural history topics. Audience: Adult educators Location: All state parks and recreation areas. The appendix of this publication contains a list of the state park and recreation areas offering environmental educator training. When: Information is available upon request from each state park and recreation area or from the Division of Parks and Recreation Central Office. Cost: Free Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Parks and Recreation Marti Kane, EELE Coordinator 12700 Bayleaf Church Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Phone: 919 - 846-9991
Conservation Education Awards Program Division Of Soil And Water Conservation Type of Program: An awards program to recognize outstanding educators who combine environmental education into their overall program. Competition levels are local, state, regional and national. The program is sponsored by the Soil and Water Conservation 7 Partnership, with the Division and the local Soil and Water Conservation Districts serving as points of contact. Audience: Elementary (K-6) and secondary (7-12) educators compete in separate contests. Only full time teachers not specializing entirely in environmental education are eligible. Teachers who are District Supervisors are ineligible. Location: N/A When: Application deadline is April 1. Cost: There is no cost. Awards are as follows: State - 1st Place: $150.00 plus expenses up to $150 to attend Convention: Regional - 1st Place: $200.00 plus plaque National - 1st Place: $1000.00 plus plaque and trip to Nat. Convention National - 2nd Place: $500.00 plus plaque Contact: Division of Soil and Water Conservation 1614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1614 Phone: 919 - 733-2302 FAX: 919 - 715-3559 Internet: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/DSWC
Project Food, Land, And People Division Of Soil And Water Conservation
Type of Program: An interdisciplinary national curriculum consisting of hands-on lessons on soil, water, botany, agriculture, land use, planning, and food-land-people relationships. FLP focuses on your “foodshed,” which is an important part of your ecological address. FLP’s backers in North Carolina include the Division of Soil and Water Conservation, NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, NRCS, and the NC State Department of Public Instruction. Audience: K - 12 educators/students Location: Statewide When: Year round Cost: Free up to $15, depending on funding (materials included) Contact: Cathy Akroyd, NC State FLP Coordinator Division of Soil and Water Conservation 1614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1614 Phone: 919 - 715-6680 Internet: http://www.foodlandpeople.org (for program information and state contact information)
Soil And Water Conservation Teacher Scholarships Division Of Soil And Water Conservation
Type of Program: Teacher scholarships of up to $500 are available for participation in soil and water conservation enrichment programs as part of graduate study efforts. The scholarship program is sponsored by the NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Auxiliary, with the Division serving as point of contact for applications.
8 Audience: Teachers who are working towards their masters degree and are taking a minimum of one course related to soil and water conservation. Such courses include outdoor classrooms, nature trails, protection of natural resources, etc.; or courses that focus on soil science, water quality, etc. Location: N/A When: Application deadline is March 31. Cost: None Contact: Division of Soil and Water Conservation 1614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1614 Phone: 919 - 733-2302 FAX : 919 - 715-3559 Internet: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/DSWC
Project Wet (Water Education For Teachers) Division Of Water Resources
Type of Program: People’s relationship to water is a major theme of the Project WET curriculum and Activity Guide. Providing a thorough water education program, the guide also addresses water’s chemical and physical properties, quantity and quality issues, aquatic wildlife, ecosystems, and management strategies. Project WET activities promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills and help provide students with the knowledge they will need to make prudent decisions regarding water resource use. Audience: K - 12 teachers, environmental educators, pre-service college students Location: Statewide (a network of over 30 facilitators) When: Year round Cost: $10 for workshops includes the Project WET curriculum guide of activities Contact: Division of Water Resources North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources 1611 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 Phone: 919 - 715-5433 Internet: www.dwr.ehnr.state.nc.us/wrps/wethome.htm
Teacher Training North Carolina Aquariums
Type of Program: Each of the three North Carolina Aquariums offers teacher and educator training opportunities. Content and activities involving marine and other aquatic environments are adapted to user groups. Workshops incorporate classroom and field activities. Audience: Kindergarten - grade 12 teachers and informal educators Location: North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Off-site workshops are possible, but are subject to staff availability.
9 When: Workshops are scheduled through the Education Sections of the three North Carolina Aquariums and are subject to staff availability. Cost: Information is available upon request. Contact: Education Section North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island P.O. Box 967 Manteo, North Carolina 27954-0967 Phone: 252 - 473-3494 Internet: www.ncaquariums.com Education Section North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Post Office Box 580 Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512-0580 Phone: 252 - 247-4004 Internet: www.ncaquariums.com Education Section North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Post Office Box 130 Kure Beach, North Carolina 28449-0130 Phone: 910 - 458-7468 Internet: www.ncaquariums.com
Teacher Treks - Extended Explorations North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences Type of Program: Extended Exploration offers teachers the opportunity to spend a weekend to five days studying in various environments in North Carolina. These workshops allow educators to gain practical experience in improving teaching inside and outside the classroom. Workshops include Coastal Ecology on Ocracoke Island and Summer Mountain Ecology near Highlands. Audience: Kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, teaching assistants, student teachers, school administrators, environmental educators, state or local park personnel, scout/4-H leaders, camp counselors, YMCA/YWCA youth leaders, and other environmental educators Location: Information is available in the free Educator’s Guide to Museum Services. When: Information is available in the free Educator’s Guide to Museum Services. Cost: Varies with the workshop. Information is available in the Educator’s Guide to Museum Services. Contact: For a copy of the Educator’s Guide to Museum Services and an application form, contact North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Attn: Mike Dunn, Coordinator of Teacher Education Phone: 919 - 733-7450 ext. 620
10 Teacher Treks - One-day Explorations North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences
Type of Program: One-day Teacher Treks are explorations that take educators to natural areas within a day’s drive of Raleigh. These workshops provide educators with practical experience that helps improve teaching inside and outside the classroom. Workshop activities begin in the museum van as participants travel to the study site. Natural areas visited change annually. More information is available in the free Educator’s Guide to Museum Services. Audience: Kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, teaching assistants, student teachers, school administrators, environmental educators, state or local park personnel, scout/4-H leaders, camp counselors,YMCA/ YWCA youth leaders, and other environmental educators Location: Workshops begin at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Transportation to the field trip site is provided by the museum. When: Information is available in the free Educator’s Guide to Museum Services. Cost: $10 Contact: For a copy of the Educator’s Guide to Museum Services and an application form, contact: North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Attn: Mike Dunn, Coordinator of Teacher Education Phone: 919 - 733-7450 ext. 620
Tropical Ecology Institute In Belize North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences Type of Program: Each summer since 1987, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences has sponsored a teacher education institute in the tropics to help North Carolina teachers learn about, experience, and appreciate tropical ecosystems. Audience: Kindergarten through grade 12 teachers Location: Belize, Central America and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences When: Nine days in Belize during August, one day in June at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences for an orientation program, and two days in November for an evaluation. Cost: Information is available in the free Educator’s Guide to Museum Services. Some teachers can obtain grants or local funds to cover part of their expenses. Contact: For a copy of the Educator’s Guide to Museum Services and an application form, contact: North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Attn: Mike Dunn, Coordinator of Teacher Education Phone: 919 - 733-7450 ext. 620
11 Using The Outdoors To Teach Experiential Science (UTOTES) North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences
Type of Program: UTOTES is an exciting teacher education project designed to improve elementary education by transforming your school grounds into an active, diversified educational resource. Emphasis is placed on teacher, student, and community involvement to enhance the school grounds. Materials are provided to the school to create wildlife habitat through planting wildflowers, shrubs, and trees; providing cover for birds and small mammals; creating water sources for wildlife; and returning selected mowed areas to maintained meadows or natural sites. Hands-on activities are demonstrated throughout the workshops to facilitate using the outdoors to teach all areas of the curriculum. Audience: Kindergarten through grade 5 teachers Location: At each individual school site When: Applications are mailed in March for the following school year. An acceptance fee of $400 plus a minimum of $100 for discretionary spending by participating teachers. Schools receive over $1000 in materials. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Attn: Mike Dunn, Coordinator of Teacher Education Phone: 919 - 733-7450 ext. 620
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Type of Program: Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) is a workshop designed to provide opportunities for women to learn skills that enhance and encourage participation in hunting, angling, and other outdoor activities. Workshops may include a variety of hands-on instructional sessions in specialized areas such as fishing, hunter safety, target practice, archery, canoeing, motorboat safety, outdoor cooking, and map and compass. Workshops are normally held at camp or outdoor conference facilities that provide lodging and meals for the participants. Registration for a workshop is usually on a first-come, first-served basis. Workshops can fill quickly. There is a charge for attending all BOW workshops. BOW is a national program. BOW Workshop A BOW workshop is the basic introductory workshop in the BOW program. During this multi-day, overnight workshop, multiple sessions are held that introduce women ages 18 and up to the basics of a particular skill. No formal training is required. Beyond BOW Workshop A Beyond BOW workshop focuses on fewer skill sessions. These sessions are more detailed than those offered at a BOW workshop, providing participants with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills. Although most Beyond BOW workshops are
12 single-day, some may require overnight stays to accommodate the agenda. Teacher accreditation is not available for a BOW workshop. Audience: College students (pre-service teachers), educators, youth leaders, and resource staff Location: Statewide When: Year-round Cost: Free Contact: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Conservation Education 1712 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1712 Phone: 919 - 733-7123
NC CATCH (Caring For Aquatics Through Conservation Habits) North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Type of Program: North Carolina CATCH (Caring for Aquatics Through Conservation Habits) is an aquatic resource education program that provides workshop training to adults to enable them to work with youth ages 8 to 15 in discovering aquatic environments through learning activities, educational materials, aquatic field trips and fishing experiences. North Carolina CATCH workshops are taught by division education specialists. There is no charge to attend a workshop.
North Carolina CATCH Basic Workshop This is a 10-hour workshop for educators and youth leaders that introduces participants to proper conservation habits, outdoor ethics, fish and aquatic species information, water safety tips and practical fishing skills. At each workshop, participants receive a North Carolina CATCH Instructor’s Guide. Trained participants are eligible to order student handbooks, posters, fish identification cards and fish mobiles and obtain rod and reel loan information. Middle school teachers, curriculum specialists, scout leaders, recreation therapists, park personnel, camp counselors, fishing and environmental club members, 4-H leaders and other youth leaders will find these materials adaptable and appropriate. North Carolina CATCH is interdisciplinary and can be used to meet any middle school competency goals and objectives. Boy and Girl Scout leaders can participate in North Carolina CATCH training and activities at all age levels. With North Carolina CATCH, scouts can earn badges and requirements needed to complete projects for advancement and leaders can earn adult training certification. North Carolina CATCH targets the 12-year old, in terms of reading level, program concepts and skills. However, it can be integrated into lessons and activities for youth ages 8-15. Teachers can receive one CEU credit for attending a 10-hour workshop.
North Carolina CATCH Advanced Workshop North Carolina CATCH Advanced workshops are offered to participants who have been previously trained in a basic North Carolina CATCH workshop. These workshops cover special topics and provide more in-depth information about certain wildlife species
13 or environmental issues. Like the basic North Carolina CATCH workshops, these workshops are approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Participants may receive one to three CEU credits, depending on the workshop. Audience: College students (pre-service teachers), educators, youth leaders, and resource staff Location: Statewide When: Year-round Cost: Free Contact: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Conservation Education 1712 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1712 Phone: 919 - 733-7123
NC WILD (Wildlife In Learning Design) North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Type of Program: NC WILD is a comprehensive environmental education program sponsored by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Division of Conservation Education. North Carolina WILD includes workshops for educators and youth leaders, outdoor skill experiences for varied audiences and publications that support workshops and outdoor skill experiences. Workshops are customized for North Carolina with extensions that may be applied locally. Many workshops are taught around a theme. North Carolina WILD workshops are taught by division education specialists. There is no charge to attend a workshop.
Basic North Carolina WILD Workshop This is a 10-hour workshop for educators and youth leaders that introduces participants to the Terrestrial WILD K-12 educator guide produced by national Project WILD as well as materials available on North Carolina. In some Basic North Carolina WILD Workshops the Aquatic WILD K-12 guide is also covered. The guides contain more than 150 hands-on activities on wildlife and natural resources. Each activity describes learner objectives and methods, provides background information, identifies materials needed, outlines procedures, lists extensions and includes an evaluation. Educators or youth leaders choose the activities they wish to use with their class or group. For teachers in the North Carolina public school system, each activity is correlated to North Carolina’s competency- based curriculum. North Carolina’s WILD activities are interdisciplinary. Boy and Girl Scout leaders can participate in North Carolina’s WILD training and activities at all age levels. With North Carolina WILD, scouts can earn badges and requirements needed to complete projects for advancement, and leaders can earn adult training certification. Educators and youth leaders find the guides to be extremely popular with young people because the included activities use wildlife as a hook to teach math, science, English, art, physical education, history and other subjects. Teachers receive one CEU credit for attending a ten-hour workshop.
14 Basic North Carolina WILD Aquatic Workshop This is a 10-hour workshop for educators and youth leaders that introduces participants to Aquatic WILD K-12 developed by national Project WILD as well as materials available on North Carolina. Aquatic WILD workshops provide participants with the same opportunities as described in the Basic North Carolina WILD workshop above, but with the focus on aquatics. North Carolina WILD Advanced Workshop North Carolina WILD Advanced workshops are offered to participants who have been previously trained in a Basic North Carolina WILD workshop or Basic North Carolina WILD Aquatic Workshop. These workshops cover special topics and provide more in-depth information about certain wildlife species or environmental issues. Examples include workshops on birds of prey, black bear, environmental barometers, wetlands, and technology. Like the Basic North Carolina WILD Workshops, these workshops are approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Participants may receive one to three CEU credits, depending on the workshop. North Carolina WILD Education Sites A North Carolina WILD Education Site can be any publicly accessible outdoor area that can be used as a place for learning about the environment. Through an annual application process, schools, community colleges, universities and organizations such as Girl and Boy Scout councils, civic clubs, business and industry and many others may apply to be trained to develop and care for their site. Sites may be as small as a schoolyard or they may encompass many acres. If a potential site is approved, applicants must complete an intense series of workshops that total at least 30-hours before the site can become certified as a North Carolina WILD Education Site. Participants must complete a Basic North Carolina WILD workshop prior to attending a North Carolina WILD Education Site Workshop. Participants are provided with an Instructor’s Guide of activities and tasks. To find out more about North Carolina WILD Education Sites, our Raleigh office can put you in contact with the District Education Specialist that serves your area.
North Carolina WILD Outdoor Skill Experiences North Carolina WILD Outdoor Skill experiences are opportunities for varied audiences to get hands-on, participatory training which can increase their ability to enjoy and experience the wildlife resources of North Carolina. These skill experiences are centered around a topic which is directly related to wildlife. The topics may include cookery, bird watching, wildlife art, fly fishing, map and compass and others. Each North Carolina WILD Outdoor Skill experience provides participants with an opportunity to improve their outdoor skills and increase their appreciation of wildlife and its relationship to humans and the environment. Teacher accreditation is not available for N.C. WILD Outdoor Skill Experiences. Audience: College students, pre-service teachers, educators, youth leaders and resource staff (NC WILD Skill Experiences are offered to varied audiences.)
15 Location: Statewide When: Year-round Cost: Free Contact: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Conservation Education 1712 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1712 Phone: 919 -733-7123
Wildlife Education Centers North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Type of Program: Wildlife Education Centers Through exhibits and educational programs many opportunities await adults and children with a visit to a wildlife education center. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Division of Conservation Education, currently operates the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education near Pisgah Forest in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Two other North Carolina wildlife education centers are planned. They are the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla and the Centennial Campus for Wildlife Education on the campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh.
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education Visitors to the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education can see through exhibits and programs how human activities affect and are affected by wildlife and the natural environment and why these resources need to be thoughtfully and scientifically managed. On the outside of the center, you can take a paved walkway to outdoor educational exhibits focusing on wildlife and fish management, law enforcement, conservation education and raising trout, with viewing access to trout raceways at the adjacent North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Pisgah Fish Hatchery. You can also view and learn first- hand about the importance of wetlands to aquatic life at the artificial wetlands that were created by the state-of-the-art sewage treatment system at the center. A model N.C. WILD Education Site containing numerous food and cover plants and other habitat components arranged to attract wildlife can also be viewed. Indoor exhibits feature three aquariums which contain coastal, Piedmont and mountain aquatic species. The center also includes a North Carolina WILD Store gift shop, outdoor classroom, auditorium, vending services and public restrooms. Wildlife educational programs are offered at the center throughout the year, including the popular “Nature Nuts” program for kids and offerings for adults and educators. Programs are popular and fill up early. The center is open to the public daily, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. (Outdoor exhibits close at 4:30 p.m.) The center is easily accessible off U.S. Highway 276 near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, in the Pisgah National Forest in Transylvania County. Audience: General public, educators, youth leaders and resource staff Location: Pisgah Forest open. Other sites planned. When: Year-round
16 Cost: Free Contact: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Conservation Education 1712 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1712 Phone: 919 - 733-7123
17 Environmental Education Support Materials
18 19 Discover Your Ecological Address Office Of Environmental Education
Type of Program: The “Discover Your Ecological Address” Adult Environmental Education Curriculum is designed to increase the public’s understanding of natural systems and how individuals - at home, school and work - affect those systems. With this understanding, citizens will become more informed about how their actions and decisions affect the environment, and will become more responsible stewards of the natural systems in North Carolina. The curriculum includes hands-on activities to discover the ecology of your own backyard or schoolyard; online or hard copy guide to resources for obtaining more information about your ecological address including maps, environmental data, web sites, and other educational materials; a brochure describing the components of the ecological address curriculum; a river basin booklet and 17 inserts for each river basin in North Carolina; and a river basin poster highlighting the 17 river basins in the state. Audience: Adults (can be adapted by teachers for all grade levels) Location: N/A When: Upon request Cost: Free Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Office of Environmental Education 1609 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1609 Phone: 919 - 733-0711 Fax: 919 - 733-1616 Toll Free: 800 - 482-8724 Internet: http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us
Environmental Education Bibliography Office Of Environmental Education
Type of Program: This environmental education bibliography features catalogs, audio cassettes, books, series, periodicals, videos, web sites, activity guides, and store/gift shops. Offered as a selection tool for identifying materials and resources for Environmental Education Library Grant proposals, the bibliography is a valuable resource regardless of one’s participation in the grant program. Entries listed in the bibliography have been reviewed and recommended by over 125 educators, librarians, and specialists. Available in hardcopy or via the web at http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us. Audience: North Carolina’s K-12 schools, public libraries, and Environmental Education Centers Location: Statewide When: Year round Cost: N/A
20 Contact: NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources Office of Environmental Education 1609 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1609 Phone: 919 - 733-0711 FAX: 919 - 733-1616 Toll Free: 800 - 482-8724 Internet: http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us
Environmental Education Correlation Guide Office Of Environmental Education
Type of Program: This electronic database references over 350 environmental education activities in 13 popular activity guides. Project WILD; Aquatic WILD; Project Learning Tree; Project Estuary; Sound Ideas; and the Environmental Education Learning Experiences of Carolina Beach, Duke Power, Eno River, Hammocks Beach, Medoc Mountain, Morrow Mountain, William B. Umstead State Park, and Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. Activities are correlated to science, social studies, mathematics, and language arts objectives. The Correlation is available in either DOS/Windows or Macintosch format and can be obtained on diskettes for grades K-5, 6-8, or 9-12 from the Office of Environmental Education, or from the web. Audience: Educators (K-12) Location: N/A When: Upon request Cost: Free Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Office of Environmental Education 1609 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1609 Phone: 919 - 733-0711 FAX: 919 - 733-1616 Toll Free: 800 - 482-8724 Internet: http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us
Environmental Education Library Grants Office Of Environmental Education
Type of Program: K-12 schools, public libraries, and Environmental Education Centers in North Carolina are eligible to apply for a grant of up to $1,500. The grant program provides funding for environmental education library collection development and for curriculum-based student field trips to North Carolina’s Environmental Education Centers. Grants are available to support efforts that increase understanding of natural systems, create environmental awareness, and promote stewardship of natural resources. The funding is intended to provide accessible environmental education library resources and learning opportunities that will enable individuals to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for understanding the interdependence of the earth’s environment and for making informed personal decisions. See also: Environmental Education Bibliography.
21 Audience: North Carolina’s K-12 schools, public libraries, and Environmental Education Centers Location: Statewide When: Yearly Cost: N/A Contact: NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources Office of Environmental Education 1609 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1609 Phone: 919 - 733-0711 FAX: 919 - 733-1616 Toll Free: 800 - 482-8724 Internet: http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us
Guide to Environmental Education Centers In North Carolina Office Of Environmental Education
Type of Program: This publication provides information on Environmental Education Centers across the state. It gives details on individual programs and site features. This is a valuable resource for planning field trips and securing outreach programs. Audience: General public Location: N/A When: Upon request Cost: Free Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Office of Environmental Education 1609 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1609 Phone: 919 - 733-0711 FAX: 919 - 733-1616 Toll Free: 800 - 482-8724 Internet: http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us
Love-A-Tree Educator Kits Office Of Environmental Education
Type of Program: Love-A-Tree is a partnership between International Paper and NCDENR. Each kit contains activities and materials for fifth grade teachers that emphasize the “Discover Your Ecological Address” curriculum. Each kit contains environmental education resources for thirty students. The focus of the kit changes each year. Audience: 5th grade teachers Location: N/A When: Kits distributed at participating Environmental Education Centers; orders granted on a first come, first serve basis. Cost: Free
22 Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Office of Environmental Education 1609 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1609 Phone: 919 - 733-0711 FAX: 919 - 733-1616 Toll Free: 800 - 482-8724 Internet: http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us
Air Adventures Puppet Show Division Of Air Quality
Type of Program: A misplaced “Ozone Monster,” created through a cooking recipe gone bad, is the unhappy villain of the Air Adventures puppet show. It is up to our superhero, Air Avenger, to return Ozone Monster to the stratosphere where he can protect us from the sun’s harmful rays. Approximately 25 minutes long. Audience: Preschool through 2nd grade students Location: N/A When: Year-round Cost: Free Contact: Division of Air Quality NC Air Awareness Program 1641 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1641 Toll Free: 1-888-RU4NCAIR Internet: http://daq.state.nc.us/Ozone/airaware
The Ozone Zone Video Division Of Air Quality
Type of Program: Two friendly space aliens come to Earth because they hear that we have an ozone problem and they need ozone to live. They are sent to find out if the Earth is a good environment for them to inhabit. Norbert, a real estate agent, shows them around but finds out their real reason for being here and decides to try to save the Earth by educating people on the causes and effects of ground-level ozone. Audience: 5th grade students and above Location: N/A When: Year round Cost: Free Contact: Division of Air Quality NC Air Awareness 1641 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1641 Toll Free: 1-888-RU4NCAIR Internet: http://daq.state.nc.us/Ozone/airaware
23 NC National Estuarine Research Reserve Web Page Division Of Coastal Management
Type of Program: The Reserve Web Page offers detailed site information and maps of sites (where available), field trip information, teacher resources including lesson plans, CALL - Coastal Aquatic Lending Library information, Estuary-Net - a water monitoring curriculum, water and weather datasets from Reserve sites, live water and weather data, information about upcoming staff development and workshops, and contact information. This information can be obtained by contacting the education office in Beaufort. Audience: All ages Location: Online When: Year-round Cost: N/A Contact: Division of Coastal Management NC Coastal Reserve NC National Estuarine Research Reserve Education Office 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd. Beaufort, NC 28516 Phone: 252 - 728-2170 FAX: 252 - 728-6273 Internet: http://www.ncnerr.org or http://www.inlet.geol.sc.edu/estnet.html
Tree Trunks Division Of Forest Resources
Type of Program: Tree Trunks consist of forestry-related, activity-oriented, resource boxes available for a two-week loan to educators for use in their classrooms. Educators who have attended a Project Learning Tree Workshop will receive priority. Each box contains $400 worth of materials including videos and supplies related to activities listed in the manual, Project Learning Tree. Audience: Kindergarten through grade 12 educators trained in Project Learning Tree Location: The 46 resource boxes can be borrowed from any of the 13 District Forestry Offices throughout North Carolina, the six Educational State Forests, or the US Forest Service offices in North Carolina. The appendix includes a listing of the NC District Forestry Offices and US Forest Service offices in North Carolina. When: Available Spring 1994 Cost: Free Contact: Clemmons Educational State Forest 2411 Old US 70 West Clayton, North Carolina 27520 Phone: 919 - 553-5651 Holmes Educational State Forest Route 4 Box 308 Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 Phone: 828 - 692-0100
24 Jordan Lake Educational State Forest 2832 Big Woods Road Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514 Phone: 919 - 542-1154 Rendezvous Mountain Educational Forest 1956 Rendezvous Mountain Rd. Purlear, North Carolina 28665 Phone: 336 - 667-5072 Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest 4803 Sweethome Church Rd. Elizabethtown, North Carolina 28337 Phone: 910 - 862-6125 Tuttle Educational State Forest 3420 Playmore Beach Rd. Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 Phone: 704 - 757-5608
Erosion Patrol Division of Land Resources
Type of Program: The Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section offers an Erosion Patrol kit available for classroom use. The kit assists teachers in meeting and expanding upon selected objectives from the NC Standard Course of Study in communication skills, social science and elementary science. The Erosion Patrol includes 10 activities for both classroom and field experiences as well as follow-up activities. Additional technical assistance is available upon request. Audience: 3rd grade Location: Statewide When: Available Spring/Summer 2001 Cost: Free Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Phone: 919 - 733-4574 Internet: http://www.dlr.enr.state.nc.us
Environmental Education Learning Experiences (EELE) Activity Guides Division Of Parks And Recreation Type of Program: An EELE activity guide has been developed for each state park and recreation area based on the primary feature or theme of the park. Each EELE guide contains pre-visit, on-site and post-visit activities with measurable objectives, background information, vocabulary, references, and step-by-step instructions. Each EELE guide targets a specific range of grade levels and has been correlated to the Department of Public Instruction’s competencies in science, social studies, English, language arts and mathematics.
25 Audience: Adult educators Location: All state parks and recreation areas. The appendix of this publication contains a list of the state park and recreation areas offering EELE workshops. When: N/A Cost: Free. Educators receive an EELE activity guide when they attend an EELE workshop. The guides are also available by interlibrary loan from the State Depository Library. EELE activities will be added to the division’s web site so that teachers can download worksheets and student information pages as needed. Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Parks and Recreation Marti Kane, EELE Coordinator 12700 Bayleaf Church Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Phone: 919 - 846-9991 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/environmental/enved.html
State Parks Kids’ Page Division Of Parks And Recreation
Type of Program: The Division of Parks and Recreation includes a “Kids’ Page” on the division web site. Activities will include educational material featured in the EELEs and experiences that children can associate with the various parks. The Kids’ Page will also include health and safety tips, environmental awareness, and historical and cultural tie-ins to the parks. Use the activities to prepare children for their visit and to follow-up after the trip. Audience: Kids, parents, teachers Location: http://www.ncsparks.net/kids/index.html When: N/A Cost: Free. Teachers can download activity pages and photocopy if desired. Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Parks and Recreation Caroline Rutledge, Web Administrator 1615 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1615 Phone: 919 - 715-8708
Recycle Guys Program Division Of Pollution Prevention And Environmental Assistance
Type of Program: The Recycle Guys Program is a new education campaign promoting waste reduction and recycling in the state. The “Recycle Guys” are a cast of charming characters that convey information about waste reduction, recycling, buying recycled products, and resource conservation. Materials include the Recycle Guys activity book designed for kindergarten to grade 4 and a video that can be downloaded from the DPPEA web site (www.p2pays.org/ recycleguys). The web site also includes a Teacher’s Corner link 26 and a Kid’s Stuff link. For information about local recycling programs, visit the Local Government Solid Waste Contact link. Audience: Elementary and middle school teachers and students Location: N/A When: Year-round Cost: N/A Contact: Kimberly Fenton DPPEA - Waste Management Analyst/Education Specialist 1639 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1639 Phone: 919 - 715-6507 Internet: http://www.p2pays.org/recycleguys
Publication List of Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program Research Projects Division of Water Quality - Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program Type of Program: A publication list of Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program research projects is available upon request. Staff will locate and forward materials pertaining to environmental issues and natural resources of the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program region. Audience: Kindergarten through adult Location: Statewide availability When: Year-round Cost: Information available upon request Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality - Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program Public Involvement Office 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, North Carolina 27889 Phone: 252 - 946-6481
Web/Electronic Resources North Carolina Aquariums Type of Program: The North Carolina Aquariums web site, www.ncaquariums.com, includes educational information about a variety of aquatic species and subjects. These include the popular “Ask the Aquariums” columns and “Pfiesteria Pfiles.” The web site also links to educational information on reptiles, fisheries management, habitat conservation and other subjects of marine and aquatic interest. Audience: Kindergarden - adult Location: www.ncaquariums.com When: N/A Cost: N/A Contact: N/A
27 North Carolina WILD Store North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Type of Program: A selection of various environmental education publications, videos, and other items produced by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s Division of Conservation Education are available from the N.C. WILD Store. The North Carolina WILD Store is found in the back pages of the Wildlife in North Carolina magazine each month. Audience: General public, mainly magazine subscribers Location: International When: Items are available throughout the year with an updated catalog produced every six months. Cost: Each item is priced separately and/or in sets. Contact: The North Carolina WILD Store North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Conservation Education 1712 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1712 Phone: 919 - 733-7123 (Publishing) Phone: 919 - 662-4377 (Direct Sales Office) Internet: http://www.ncwildlife.org
Wildlife In North Carolina Magazine North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Type of Program: Wildlife in North Carolina is the official educational publication of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It is dedicated to the sound conservation of North Carolina’s wildlife and other interrelated natural resources and also to the environment we share with them. Wildlife in North Carolina is recognized as one of the leading natural resource publications in the United States and has received numerous awards. Audience: General public Location: International When: Monthly Cost: Subscription rates are $7.50 for one year, $20 for three years and $100 for a lifetime subscription, and $23.50 for 1 year foreign subscription. A subscription is provided by the Commission to each public school within the state. Contact: Wildlife in North Carolina North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Conservation Education 1712 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1712 Phone: 919 - 733-7133 (Publishing) Phone: 919 - 662-4377 (Subscriptions)
28 The 21st Century Zoo Video North Carolina Zoological Park Type of Program: The 21st Century Zoo is a 20 minute video tour of the North Carolina Zoological Park (copyright 1995). The video serves as an excellent pre-field trip introduction to the Park’s magnificent collection of plants and animals. Audience: All ages Location: N/A When: N/A Cost: $10 Contact: Karen Hall North Carolina Zoological Park 4401 Zoo Parkway Post Office Box 73 Asheboro, North Carolina 27203-9416 Phone: 336 - 879-7700 FAX: 336 - 879-2891
Teacher Activity Packet North Carolina Zoological Park
Type of Program: The NC Zoo’s Teacher Activity Packet contains lesson plans, scavenger hunts, fact sheets, and other activities designed to enhance a field trip to the Zoo. Activities complement the NC Standard Course of Study. Audience: 3rd through 7th grade Location: N/A When: Year-round Cost: $10 Contact: Karen Hall North Carolina Zoological Park 4401 Zoo Parkway Post Office Box 73 Asheboro, North Carolina 27203-9416 Phone: 336 - 879-7700 FAX: 336 - 879-2891
29 Zoologic Teacher Activity Book North Carolina Zoological Park
Type of Program: The Zoologic Teacher Activity Book contains lessons designed by teachers to merge (1) curriculum objectives, (2) zoo exhibits, and (3) scientific inquiry. The use of this resource should enhance the academic success of a zoo field trip. Audience: Middle and high school grades Location: N/A When: N/A Cost: $15 Contact: Karen Hall North Carolina Zoological Park 4401 Zoo Parkway Post Office Box 73 Asheboro, North Carolina 27203-9416 Phone: 336 - 879-7700 FAX: 336 - 879-2891
30 31 Environmental Education Programs and Activities That Come to You
32 EstuaryLive Division Of Coastal Management
Type of Program: EstuaryLive is an interactive, Internet field trip conducted on specific dates during the year to allow audiences to experience a virtual field trip without actually visiting a Reserve site. Web site includes sign- up information, lesson plans, and teacher resource pages. Audience: all Location: Statewide When: Dates available on www.estuarylive.org Cost: Free Contact: Division of Coastal Management NC Coastal Reserve NC National Estuarine Research Reserve Education Office 135 Duke Marine Lab Road Beaufort, North Carolina 28516 Phone: 252 - 728-2170 FAX: 252 - 728-6273 Internet: http://www.estuarylive.org
Environmental Health Poster Contest Division Of Environmental Health Type of Program: Each year the Environmental Health Section of the North Carolina Public Health Association sponsors a poster contest on issues relating to environmental health. A different theme is selected each year and posters are judged on the school, county, district, and state levels. Audience: Three separate annual contests are held for grades 4, 5, and 6. Location: N/A When: District contests may be held any time during the school year before June 1. Cost: Free. First place winners at the state level receive a $100 savings bond and second place winners receive a $50 savings bond. Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Public Information Officer Division of Environmental Health 1630 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1630 Phone: 919 - 715-3204
Arbor Day Poster Contest Division Of Forest Resources
Type of Program: The Arbor Day Poster Contest, sponsored by the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources and the National Arbor Day Foundation, is available to 5th grade students. Each year the theme is “Trees are terrific...and...!” The state poster contest winner receives a prize and the national winner receives a $500 savings bond plus an expense-paid trip with one parent and the winner’s teacher to the National Arbor Day Awards Ceremonies in Nebraska City, NE.
33 Audience: 5th grade students Location: Statewide When: Information is mailed out in November and poster deadline is in February. Cost: None Contact: Ms. Virginia Bass State Poster Contest Coordinator NC Division of Forest Resources 1616 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1616 Phone: 919 - 733-2162
Outreach Activities Division Of Land Resources Type of Program: An Environmental Educator within the Land Quality Section of the Division of Land Resources is available to perform activities with schools and other interested groups. Activities range from a demonstration with an “enviroscape” model, illustrating sedimentation in water, to a brief lecture followed by group activities. Audience: Kindergarten through adult Location: Statewide. Details are available upon request. When: Year-round Cost: Free Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Phone: 919 - 733-4574 Internet: http://www.dlr.enr.state.nc.us
Erosion And Sedimentation Control Essay Contest Division Of Land Resources
Type of Program: The essay contest provides an opportunity for high school students to enhance their writing abilities in a science-based writing experience on the subject of water quality, the control of soil erosion, and the sedimentation process caused by land-disturbing activities. The essay should be between 500 and 1,200 words in length and must be typewritten or legibly written and meet other criteria listed in the “Muddy Water” brochure available from the Land Quality Section of the Division of Land Resources. Contests are conducted at the regional and state levels. The appendix of this publication lists the addresses and phone numbers of the regional offices. Audience: High school students, grades 9-12 Location: N/A When: The regional contest deadline is in February and the statewide contest is held in March or April. See the “Muddy Water” brochure
34 or contact the Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section for more information. Cost: Free Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Phone: 919 - 733-4574 Internet: http://www.dlr.enr.state.nc.us
Outreach Programs Division Of Parks And Recreation Type of Program: As schedules and staffing permit, the Division of Parks and Recreation will administer outreach programs throughout North Carolina for those unable to visit in person. Programs are complemented with hands-on materials and are tailored to each group’s interest and education level. Audience: Kindergarten through adult Location: Within a 50-mile radius of any state park or recreation area When: Contact the specific park or recreation area nearest you to find out when they can offer outreach services. Cost: Free Schedule at least two weeks in advance. The appendix of this publication includes the addresses and phone numbers of individual state parks and recreation areas with environmental education programs. Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Parks and Recreation 1615 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1615 Phone: 919 - 733-4181
Envirothon Division Of Soil And Water Conservation Type of Program: Envirothon is a contest for teams of five high school or middle school students competing in natural resource knowledge and ecology. The competition involves a written test completed by the teams. Winners advance to the state level and then proceed to the national level. The Division of Soil and Water Conservation provides resource packets to assist teams in preparing for the competition and coordinates the state level contest. An entire class or group may participate in studying the resources, but only five members can be on a team. A class or school may form more than one team. Audience: High school or middle school students from the same school Location: Area contests are held within the eight areas of North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts that divide North Carolina. The state competition is held in Burlington, and the national contest location varies each year across the United States.
35 Area contests are held any time before April. The state competition is held on a Saturday in April, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $20 registration fee per team. Local Soil and Water Conservation Districts are encouraged to sponsor teams. Contact: For more information or a free copy of the Contest Handbook, contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District or contact the Division of Soil and Water Conservation. The appendix of this publication provides a listing of the eight areas of the North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and the local Soil and Water Conservation Districts in North Carolina. Envirothon Program Coordinator Division of Soil and Water Conservation 1614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1614 Phone: 919 - 733-2302 FAX: 919 - 715-3559 Internet: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/DSWC
Soil and Water Conservation Essay Contest Division Of Soil and Water Conservation
Type of Program: Sponsored by the North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and coordinated through the Division of Soil and Water Conservation, this essay contest provides an opportunity for school children to enhance their writing abilities while expanding their knowledge of soil and water conservation issues. The essay is limited to 300-500 words and must meet certain specifications as described in the free Contest Handbook available from the Division. Contests are conducted on the district, area, and state levels. The appendix of this publication includes a list of the areas of North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Audience: Grade 6 Location: N/A When: District contests may be held any time during the school year before March 1. Area winners are selected before April 1 and the state contest is held by May 15. Cost: Free. Monetary prizes are awarded at the district, area, and state levels. First place winners receive $100 and second place winners receive $50 at the state level. Contact: For more information or a free copy of the Contest Handbook, contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District listed in the appendix of this publication or contact the Division of Soil and Water Conservation. Division of Soil and Water Conservation 1614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1614 Phone: 919 - 733-2302 FAX: 919 - 715-3559 Internet: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/DSWC
36 Soil And Water Conservation Poster Contest Division Of Soil And Water Conservation Type of Program: This poster contest is an artistic exhibition for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students relating to soil and water conservation issues that include agricultural, urban, or local conservation ideas. Posters must meet certain specifications as described in the free Contest Handbook available from the Division of Soil and Water Conservation. Contests are conducted on the district, area, and state levels. The appendix of this publication includes a list of the areas of the North Carolina Association of Soil And Water Conservation Districts and the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Audience: Three separate annual contests are held for grades 4, 5, and 6. Location: N/A When: District contests may be held any time during the school year before March 1. Area winners are selected before April 1 and the state contest is held by May 15. Cost: Free. Monetary prizes are awarded at the district, area and state levels. First place winners receive $100 and second place winners receive $50 at the state level.
Contact: For more information or a free copy of the Contest Handbook, contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District listed in the appendix of this publication or contact the Division of Soil and Water Conservation. Division of Soil and Water Conservation 1614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1614 Phone: 919 - 733-2302 FAX: 919 - 715-3559 Internet: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/DSWC
Soil And Water Conservation Public Speaking Contest Division Of Soil And Water Conservation Type of Program: The public speaking contest provides an opportunity for students to sharpen their public speaking skills while expanding their understanding of soil and water conservation issues. Speeches are limited to four - six minutes and must meet certain specifications as described in the free Contest Handbook available from the Division of Soil and Water Conservation. Contests are conducted on the district, area, and state levels. The appendix of this publication includes a list of the areas of North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Audience: Grades 7 and 8 Location: N/A When: District contests may be held any time during the school year before March 1. Area winners are selected before April 1 and the state contest is held by May 15.
37 Cost: Free. Monetary prizes are awarded at the district, area and state levels. First place winners receive $100 and second place winners receive $50 at the state level. Contact: For more information or a free copy of the Contest Handbook, contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District listed in the appendix of this publication or contact the Division of Soil and Water Conservation. Division of Soil and Water Conservation 1614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1614 Phone: 919 - 733-2302 FAX: 919 - 715-3559 Internet: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/DSWC
Albemarle - Pamlico National Estuary Program School Resources Division of Water Quality Type of Program: Classroom resource materials are available from APNEP upon request from the APNEP Public Involvement Office. These materials include research publications, information guides, fact sheets, activities and posters. This information is specific to the Albemarle Pamlico National Estuary Program region (36 most northeastern counties in NC) but is also applicable to general estuarine education. Audience: Grade 4 through College
Location: Information is available upon request ! See web site
When: Information is available upon request ! See web site Cost: Free (with the exception of some posters. Policy subject to change due to budgetary considerations.) Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program Public Involvement Office 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, North Carolina 27889 Phone: 252 - 946-6481 Internet: http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/nep/projects.htm
Stream Watch Division of Water Resources
Type of Program: Stream Watch is a volunteer program made up of individuals or groups wanting to adopt a North Carolina stream. Protection of a watershed can take many forms depending on the interest of the group. Examples include: stream inventories, outings, monitoring, involvement in the permit process, working with local governments and businesses, stream improvement, and education. Groups or individuals interested in beginning a Stream Watch Program should contact the Stream Watch Coordinator within the Division of Water Resources. The Coordinator will assist in setting up a program based on specific needs. Stream Watch members receive free educational materials, a quarterly newsletter, and the counsel of the Stream Watch Coordinator.
38 Audience: General public, school groups (K-12), communities, and neighborhood organizations. Stream Watch groups consist of individuals or groups. There are approximately 200 groups established in North Carolina. Location: Statewide When: N/A Cost: Free Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Stream Watch Coordinator Division of Water Resources 1611 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 Phone: 919 - 733-4064 Fax: 919 - 733-3558 Internet: http://www.dwr.ehnr.state.nc.us/wrps/swhome.htm
Outreach Programs North Carolina Aquarium On Roanoke Island
Type of Program: The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island staff is available for outreach programs throughout North Carolina for those unable to visit the Aquarium in person. Program topics are varied and can be designed to suit a group’s interest(s). Audience: Kindergarten through adult Location: Statewide When: Available year-round. Cost: Information is available upon request. Contact: Outreach Coordinator North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island Airport Road Post Office Box 967 Manteo, North Carolina 27954-0967 Phone: 252 - 473-3494 Internet: http://www.ncaquariums.com
Outreach Programs North Carolina Aquarium At Pine Knoll Shores
Type of Program: The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Special Activities Instructor is available to take outreach programs throughout North Carolina for those unable to visit the Aquarium in person. Most programs include live animal demonstrations such as sea turtles, alligators, or touch tank animals. Audience: Kindergarten through adult Location: Statewide When: Year-round Cost: There is a fee for groups of thirty or less plus a small travel fee per mile, round-trip. Some distances may require overnight lodging adding an additional charge to the overall cost.
39 Schedule at least two weeks in advance through the Special Activities Coordinator. Contact: Education Section North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Post Office Box 580 Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512-0580 Phone: 252 - 247-4004 Internet: http://www.ncaquariums.com
Outreach Programs North Carolina Aquarium At Fort Fisher
Type of Program: The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher offers outreach programs throughout the year and across North Carolina. Program topics are varied with a focus on Aquatic and Marine subjects and can be designed to suit a group’s interests. Audience: Pre-K through Adult Location: Statewide When: Year-round Cost: Information is available upon request Contact: North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Education Section 2201 Fort Fisher Boulevard Post Office Box 130 Kure Beach, North Carolina 28449 Phone: 910 - 458-746 Internet: http://www.ncaquariums.com
Distance Learning North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Type of Program: Want to visit the museum without a long bus ride? Sign up for one of our Distance Learning Classes from Windows on the World in the new museum. Using the North Carolina Information Highway, we can connect you for an interactive “field trip” using two-way full motion audio and video. Topics for 2000-01 include: Dinosaurs; Migrate, Hibernate or Pupate; Animal Signs; Tropical Connections; and Coastal Carolina. Audience: Grades 1 through 12 Location: Programs are led from the Museum. Students travel to their closest NC Information Highway site to receive the program. When: Year-round Cost: Free Contact: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Attn: Liz Baird Phone: 919 - 733-7450
40 Outreach Programs North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Type of Program: The Museum comes to you with touchable live animals, natural objects, and exceptional educators. Our lively sessions can be geared for any age, from civic groups to birthday parties, senior center gatherings to youth group meetings, public library programs, and after-school programs. We can even offer a booth for large- scale community gatherings. Audience: Any age Location: Your site When: Year-round Cost: $75 ($65 for members, institutions, nonprofit organizations) Contact: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Linda Saah 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Phone: 919 - 733-7450
Using The Outdoors to Teach Experiential Science (UTOTES) North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Type of Program: UTOTES is an exciting teacher education project designed to improve elementary education by transforming your school grounds into an active, diversified educational resource. Emphasis is placed on teacher, student, and community involvement to enhance the school grounds. Materials are provided to the school to create wildlife habitat through planting wildflowers, shrubs, and trees; providing cover for birds and small mammals; creating water sources for wildlife; and returning selected mowed areas to maintained meadows or natural sites. Hands-on activities are demonstrated throughout the workshops to facilitate using the outdoors to teach all areas of the curriculum. Audience: Kindergarten through grade 5 teachers Location: At each individual school site When: Applications are mailed in March for the following school year.
Cost: An acceptance fee of $400 plus a minimum of $100 for discretionary spending by participating teachers. School receive over $1000 in materials. Contact: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Attn: Mike Dunn, Coordinator of Teacher Education Phone: 919 - 733-7450 ext. 620
Classroom Videos And Guides North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences
Type of Program: These products are intended for use by teachers and other environmental educators as instructional and learning aids. Look for other products in the future.
41 1001 Jars of Snakes and Things video: How is the scientific process used in the study of the natural world? What questions are answered using the collection? Get behind the scenes and meet the scientists who work the Museum’s collections of specimens. Students will become keen observers as they learn about some of the fascinating stories the Museum’s collection has to tell. Cost: $10, Length: one hour.
A Day in the Life of a Fossil Hunter video: Follow paleontologists from the Museum’s fossil lab into the field as they search for and collect fossils for study. This video is a copy of one featured in the Museum’s Prehistoric North Carolina exhibit hall. Cost: $6.00, Length: 4 minutes.
Dinosaur Detectives video: What is a dinosaur and how do we learn about these prehistoric animals and the way they lived? A wonderful introduction to the study of dinosaurs, this video uses dinosaur models, real fossils, interviews with researchers, and live animals to immerse your students in the study of dinosaurs. Cost: $10, Length: one hour.
Freshwater Wetlands - Life at the Waterworks video: Targeted for 4th-8th grade, this 30 minute video and accompanying teacher guide are an introduction to six of North Carolina’s wonderful wetlands: freshwater marsh, river wetland, seasonal pool, mountain bog, pocosin, and savanna. Experience the sights and sounds of wetlands including their diverse carnivorous plant flora like the Venus flytrap and sundew. Visit each wetland type with a scientist as your guide to the wildlife and to the environmental issues concerning wetlands. The teacher guide provides background information and activities to help teachers introduce freshwater wetlands into their science curriculum. It is also an introduction to the Museum’s new exhibit on Freshwater Wetlands. Cost: Video and guide, $16, Guide only $6, Length: 30 minutes.
Learning from Experience - Ecology of an Island is a video of one of the many experiential workshops in natural science that the Museum has conducted. This 30-minute video and accompanying manual are intended for anyone who would like to become more effective working with groups as a teacher/leader and for any educator who uses direct experiences as a teaching strategy. Although the process described in this manual is designed for an educational experience that occurs over a week or school year, many of the principles outlined are important to the success of any group educational experience. The video also contains Ocracoke Island flora and fauna footage without narration that is useful for teaching purposes. Cost: Video and Manual $28.75, Manual only $6.00.
Nature Neighborhood video: Creating butterfly gardens, wetlands and bird observation areas on your school grounds. Taped on location at several North Carolina elementary schools, this video can help you transform your school grounds into a place for learning and wildlife. The program documents the creation of several wildlife habitat features on school grounds. Tips on installation, plant selection, and how to use the areas for teaching across the curriculum are also included. In addition to providing direction on how you can create these exciting learning environments, you also
42 get practical advice on how to keep maintenance to a minimum and student learning at a maximum. Cost: $10 (allow 4-6 weeks for delivery), Length: 30 minutes.
Plant It and They Will Come...Using Native Trees and Shrubs to Attract Wildlife: A joint effort between the Museum and Pettigrew State Park, this publication is designed to provide information about our native species of trees and shrubs that have value for attracting wildlife. Over 30 species of woody plants are discussed with information on how to propagate them and where best to plant them. For each plant, teaching tidbits for educators are included. It provides valuable information for those wishing to enhance their grounds as both a place for wildlife and for learning. Cost: $7.00.
Tropical Connections: How is life in the tropical zone connected to life in temperate areas such as North Carolina? Students will be introduced to migration, shared species, and similar species in both locations. Live animals and plants will be used to help students understand the variety of plants and animals found in the tropics. Cost: $10, Length: one hour.
Wetland Wonders video: From cypress trees to salamanders, meet the plants and animals of North Carolina’s diverse wetlands. This video helps students understand the complex relationships found in wetland areas and how important wetlands are to our lives. Live animals and unique plants star in this program. Cost: $10, Length: one hour.
Wildlife of Bolivia/ La Vida Silverstre De Bolivia video: This resource and coloring book written in both English and Spanish combines drawings of 27 Bolivian animals with interesting life history information. General information on Bolivian habitats is also included. Illustrated by Anne Marshall Runyon. Cost: $4.00. Audience: Kindergarten through grade 12 science teachers Location: Statewide When: Year-round Cost: See information listed above. Contact: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Attn: Mike Dunn, Coordinator of Teacher Education Phone: 919 - 733-7450 ext. 620
Girl Scout Patch North Carolina Zoological Park Type of Program: The Scout Patch program offers scout troops the opportunity to earn free admission to the North Carolina Zoological Park by completing a number of activities prior to their visit. The activities teach scouts about zoo animals and increase awareness of ways to protect the environment and conserve wildlife. Audience: Girl Scout Troops (Brownie - Senior) and Boy Scout Troops (Bobcat - Eagle)
43 Location: N/A When: Year-round Cost: Free Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources North Carolina Zoological Park Marketing Division 4401 Zoo Parkway Asheboro, North Carolina 27203-9416 Phone: 336 - 879-7700 or contact local Girl Scout councils
44 45 Environmental Education Field Trips and Site Visits
46 Interpretative Field Trips Division of Coastal Management Type of Program: Estuarine and coastal interpretive field trips are available at some of the Coastal Reserve sites based on tide times and staff availability. Audience: All ages Location: NC Coastal Reserve sites When Contact Education office in Beaufort Cost Free Contact: Division of Coastal Management NC Coastal Reserve NC National Estuarine Research Reserve Education Office 135 Duke Marine Lab Road Beaufort, North Carolina 28516 Phone: 252 - 728-2170 FAX: 252 - 728-6273 Internet: http://www.ncnerr.org
Educational State Forest Classes Division of Forest Resources Type of Program There are 14 classes developed by Educational State Forest rangers with Department of Public Instruction staff that meet North Carolina’s Competency-Based Curriculum. Forest rangers conduct the 30-45 minute classes on a variety of topics associated with forests and the forest ecosystem. More information on specific classes is available upon request. Audience: Kindergarten through grade 6 school groups and other interested groups. Location: Each of the Educational State Forests in Hendersonville, Lenoir, Purlear, Chapel Hill, Clayton, and Elizabethtown have educational classes. When: The Educational State Forests are opened to the public from the third Wednesday in March through Thanksgiving. Please contact each forest directly for more information. Cost: Free Due to the small staff and great demand for this resource, reservations should be made months in advance. Contact: Clemmons Educational State Forest 2411 Old US 70 West Clayton, North Carolina 27520 Phone: 919 - 553-5651 Holmes Educational State Forest Route 4, Box 308 Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 Phone: 828 - 692-0100
47 Jordan Lake Educational State Forest 2832 Big Woods Road Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514-7658 Phone: 919 - 542-1154 Rendezvous Mountain Educational Forest 1956 Rendezvous Mountain Road Purlear, North Carolina 28665 Phone: 336 - 667-5072 Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest 4803 Sweethome Church Road Elizabethtown, North Carolina 28337 Phone: 910 - 862-6125 Tuttle Educational State Forest 3420 Playmore Beach Road Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 Phone: 704 - 757-5608
Talking Rock Trail Division of Forest Resources and Division of Land Resources Type of Program: The “Talking Rock Trail” is a self-guided walking tour through the Clemmons Educational State Forest in Clayton where visitors learn about rocks indigenous to the coastal plain and the relationship of rocks to forests, ground water, and products made from minerals. Audience: General public Location: Clemmons Educational State Forest in Clayton When: Mid March to Friday following Thanksgiving Cost: Free Contact: Clemmons Educational State Forest 2411 Old US 70 West Clayton, North Carolina 27520 Phone: 919 - 553-5651 NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Land Resources 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Phone: 919 - 733-3833
Talking Tree Trails Division Of Forest Resources
Type of Program “Talking Tree Trails” are self-guided walking tours through the state educational forests where visitors learn about many kinds of trees, their role in forest ecology, and the products made from them. Additionally, some trees relate tales on local history pertaining to the forests. Audience: General public, kindergarten through grade 12 school groups Location: NC Educational State Forests: Clemmons, Holmes, Tuttle, Rendezvous Mountain, and Jordan Lake. Locations, addresses and phone numbers below.
48 When: Mid-March to Friday following after Thanksgiving. (Each Educational State Forest varies in days and hours of operation. Contact each Educational State Forest directly for more information.) Cost: Free Contact: Clemmons Educational State Forest 2411 Old US 70 West Clayton, North Carolina 27520 Phone: 919 - 553-5651 Holmes Educational State Forest Route 4, Box 308 Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 Phone: 828 - 692-0100 Jordan Lake Educational State Forest 2832 Big Woods Road Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514 Phone: 919 - 542-1154 Rendezvous Mountain Educational Forest 1956 Rendezvous Mountain Road Purlear, North Carolina 28665 Phone: 336 - 667-5072 Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest 4803 Sweethome Church Road Elizabethtown, North Carolina 28337 Phone: 910 - 862-6125 Tuttle Educational State Forest 3420 Playmore Beach Road Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 Phone: 704 - 757-5608
Talking Rock Trail Division of Land Resources and Division Of Forest Resources
Type of Program: The “Talking Rock Trail” is a self-guided walking tour through the Clemmons Educational State Forest in Clayton where visitors learn about rocks indigenous to the coastal plain and the relationship of rocks to forests and ground water. Audience: General public Location: Clemmons Educational State Forest in Clayton. When: Mid-March to Friday following Thanksgiving Cost: Free Contact: Clemmons Educational State Forest 2411 Old US 70 West Clayton, North Carolina 27520 Phone: 919 - 553-5651 NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Land Resources 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Phone: 919 - 733-3833 Internet: http://www.dlr.enr.state.nc.us/dlr.htm
49 Environmental Education Learning Experiences (EELE) On-site Activities Division of Parks and Recreation
Type of Program: Each state park and recreation area has an EELE activity guide containing pre-visit, on-site and post-visit activities. All EELE activities are correlated to the Department of Public Instruction curriculum with special attention to science process skills, social studies skills, communication skills, and mathematics applications. Park rangers will facilitate the on-site EELE activities for your group as requested. Educators who have taken an EELE workshop may choose to lead the activities themselves. Audience: EELE activities are designed for particular grade levels, but many can be adapted to suit different age and ability groups. Location: All state park and recreation areas When: Make reservations at least two weeks in advance. The appendix of this publication lists the addresses and phone numbers of the state parks and recreation areas offering environmental education opportunities. Cost: Free. For more information on the EELE activity guides, see the section in this publication called Environmental Education Support Materials. Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Parks and Recreation 1615 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1615 Phone: 919 - 733-4181 Internet: http://www.ncsparks.net
State Parks Interpretative Programs Division of Parks and Recreation Type of Program: The Division of Parks and Recreation offers a variety of interpretive programs and hikes that emphasize stewardship of our natural resources. Programs offered at North Carolina’s State Parks and Recreation Areas include, but are not limited to: amphibians and reptiles, astronomy, birds, butterflies, coastal plants and animals, cultural history, fish/fishing, geology, insects and spiders, mammals, nature games, outdoor safety, plants, pollution, recycling, rivers, seasons, soils and erosion, trees, weather, wetlands and wildflowers. Audience: All ages Location: All state parks and recreation areas. The appendix of this publication lists the addresses and phone numbers of the state parks and recreation areas offering environmental education opportunities. When: Contact each state park or recreation area directly for a list of specific programs offered at each site. Cost: Free Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Parks and Recreation 1615 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1615 Phone: 919 - 733-4181 Internet: http://www.ncsparks.net
50 Resource Conservation Workshop Division of Soil and Water Conservation
Type of Program: The Resource Conservation Workshop is a week of intensive study requiring student attention and participation in a wide range of conservation topics. Students are housed on NCSU campus dorms with guidance of live-in counselors. The workshop is normally held in June. Cash awards and scholarships are awarded at the end of the workshop. Audience: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors Location: NC State University When: Information is available upon request by contacting the Division of Soil and Water Conservation or your local Soil and Water Conservation District. See the appendix of this guide for a listing of districts. Cost: Covered by districts Contact: Division of Soil and Water Conservation 1614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1614 Phone: 919 - 733-2302 FAX: 919 - 715-3559 Internet: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/DSWC
Soil and Water Conservation Field Days Division of Soil and Water Conservation
Type of Program Active Soil and Water Conservation Districts throughout North Carolina sponsor Field Days in which stations are set up on various environmental issues such as forestry, wildlife, soil sciences, hazardous waste, and soil and water conservation. At each station, 15 to 20 school children in specific grades or combined grade levels participate in the hands-on activities. The Division of Soil and Water Conservation, along with other DENR Divisions, provides staff support at the stations. Audience: Kindergarten through grade 12 Location: Within the local Soil and Water Conservation Districts throughout North Carolina. See the appendix in this publication for a listing of the local Soil and Water Conservation Districts in North Carolina. When: Information is available upon request by contacting the Division of Soil and Water Conservation or your local Soil and Water Conservation District. See the appendix of this guide for a listing of districts. Cost: Free Contact: Division of Soil and Water Conservation 1614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1614 Phone: 919 - 733-2302 FAX: 919 - 715-3559 Internet: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/DSWC
51 Stream Watch Division of Water Resources
Type of Program: Stream Watch is a volunteer program made up of individuals or groups wanting to adopt a North Carolina stream. Protection of a watershed can take many forms depending on the interest of the group. Examples include: stream inventories, outings, monitoring, involvement in the permit process, working with local governments and businesses, stream improvement, and education. Groups or individuals interested in beginning a Stream Watch Program should contact the Stream Watch Coordinator within the Division of Water Resources. The Coordinator will assist in setting up a program based on specific needs. Stream Watch members receive free educational materials, a quarterly newsletter, and the counsel of the Stream Watch Coordinator. Audience: General public, school groups (K-12), communities, and neighborhood organizations. Stream Watch groups consist of individuals or groups. There are approximately 200 groups established in North Carolina. Location: Statewide When: N/A Cost: Free Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Stream Watch Coordinator Division of Water Resources 1611 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 Phone: 919 - 733-4064 FAX: 919 - 733-3558 Internet: http://www.dwr.ehnr.state.nc.us/wrps/swhome.htm
Educational Programs North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Type of Program: Many interesting programs conducted by the education staff of the Aquarium are available for school groups. Some of the programs are enhanced with live animals and can be tailored to any age level. Programs include: “Water World Creatures,” “Sea Turtles,” “Whales,” “Sharks,” and “Seafood Sampler.” The free Teacher’s Guide to Educational Offerings provides more detailed information on each program and is available upon request. Audience: Preschool through grade 12, also college Location: The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island When: Mondays-Fridays throughout the school year Cost: Costs range from free to $5 per person. See the free Teacher’s Guide to Educational Offerings for more information. Contact: To schedule a program, call the Aquarium from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fall reservations are accepted after September 1. Spring reservations are accepted after January 1. Schedule at least two weeks in advance.
52 Education Section North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island Post Office Box 967 Manteo, North Carolina 27954-0967 Phone: 252 - 473-3494 Internet: http://www.ncaquariums.com
Schooling at the Aquarium North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Type of Program: This visit consists of a film, question/answer time, and a teacher- led tour. Films cover a variety of coastal topics. It is an excellent general program for large groups with only an hour to spend. An extensive list is included in the free Teacher’s Guide to Educational Offerings that is available upon request. Audience: Kindergarten through grade 12 (Grade-specific programs are offered.) Location: The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island When: Monday through Friday throughout the school year Cost: Free Contact: To schedule a program, call the Aquarium from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fall reservations are accepted after August 1; spring reservations are accepted after January 1. Schedule at least two weeks in advance. Education Section The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island Post Office Box 967 Manteo, North Carolina 27954-0967 Phone: 252 - 473-3494 Internet: http://www.ncaquariums.com
School Field Trips North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island Type of Program: Two field trips are offered: “Exploring the Salt Marsh,” and “Ecology of the Beach.” Each field trip enables participants to observe plants and animals of the coastal environments near the Aquarium. The free Teacher’s Guide to Educational Offerings provides more detailed information on each program and is available upon request. Audience: Grades 6 and up. “Exploring the Salt Marsh” and “Ecology of the Beach” are limited to 20 participants. Location: Coastal habitats around Dare County When: Mondays through Fridays throughout the school year Cost: $3 per person Contact: To schedule a program, call the Aquarium from 9 a.m - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fall reservations are accepted after August 1; spring reservations are accepted after January 1. Schedule at least two weeks in advance.
53 Education Section North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island Post Office Box 967 Manteo, North Carolina 27954-0967 Phone: 252 - 473-3494
Auditorium And Classroom Programs North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Type of Program: There are a variety of programs available to schools including: “The Food Web;” “Alligators;” “Sea Turtles;” “Sharks;” “Seashell Dwellers;” “The Living Fossil;” “Fish-Body Form and Art Form;” and “Marine Invertebrate Lab.” More information on each program and a registration form is included in the free Education Guide available upon request. Audience: Preschool through grade 12 Location: The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores When: Tuesday through Friday throughout the school year Cost: Programs are free except “Fish-Body Form and Art Form” and “Marine Invertebrate Lab.” Fee information is provided in the free Education Guide. Contact: Reservations are required. Contact the Aquarium weekdays 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for additional information. Education Section North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Post Office Box 580 Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512-0580 Phone: 252 - 247-4004 Internet: http://www.ncaquariums.com
Natural History Studies North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Type of Program: Natural History Studies programs provide participants with an in- depth look at a variety of coastal environments. Classroom instruction and written materials are combined with exciting field excursions. Programs include: “Estuary and Salt Marsh Study,” “Ocean Dynamics and Ocean Beach Exploration,” “Onboard Collecting Cruise,” “Cape Lookout Field Trip,” and “Canoe Trips” (small groups). For more information, contact the Aquarium for the free Education Guide. Audience: Grade 4 through adults (depending on program) Location: The Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and coastal habitats near the Aquarium When: Daily throughout the school year. Some programs are weather and tide-dependent. Cost: Fees are required for these programs. Fee information is provided in the free Education Guide. Contact: Reservations are required. Contact the Aquarium weekdays 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for additional information.
54 Education Section North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Post Office Box 580 Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512-0580 Phone: 252 - 247-4004 Internet: http://www.ncaquariums.com
School Field Trips North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Type of Program: School field trips offer students an introduction to a variety of coastal environments. Programs include: “Beach Walk,” “Salt Marsh Walk,” and “Maritime Forest Hike.” More information on each program is included in the free Education Guide that is available upon request. Audience: Grade 4 through adults Location: The Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and coastal habitats near the Aquarium When: Weekdays throughout the school year Cost: Free Contact: Reservations are required. Contact the Aquarium weekdays 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the Education Guide and a reservation form. Education Section North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Post Office Box 580 Atlantic Beach, North Carolina 28512-0580 Phone: 252 - 247-4004 Internet: http://www.ncaquariums.com
Educational Programs North Carolinal Aquarium at Fort Fisher
Type of Program: There are a variety of programs available to schools including: “Ditch Denizens,” “The Shell Makers,” “Horseshoe Crabs - Living Fossils,” “Armored Animals,” “The Sea Turtle,” “American Alligators,” “Sharks in Our Waters,” “Children’s Discovery Time,” “Gyotaku (fish printing),” “Nature Crafts,” and “Food From the Sea.” More information on each program is available upon request. Audience: Preschool through grade 12 Location: The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher When: Weekdays throughout the school year Cost: Programs are free Tuesday and Thursday except those involving a craft. More information is available upon request. Contact: To schedule a program, call the Aquarium Education Section, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fall reservations are accepted after September 1; spring reservations are accepted after January 1. Schedule at least two weeks in advance. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Post Office Box 130 Kure Beach, North Carolina 28449-0130 Phone: 910 - 458-8258 Internet: http://www.ncaquariums.com
55 School Field Trips North Carolina Aquarium At Fort Fisher
Type of Program: School field trips offer students hands-on experience in a variety of coastal environments. Programs include: “Salt Marsh Explorations,” “Rocky Outcrop Exploration,” “Open Beach Exploration,” “Surf Fishing,” “Canoeing the Salt Marsh,” and “Food from the Sea.” Combinations of programs are offered upon request. Individual programs are 90 minutes in length while combination programs last two hours. More information is available upon request. Audience: Kindergarten through grade 12 Location: Coastal habitats near the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher When: Weekdays throughout the school year Cost: $3 to $5 per person. “Canoeing the Salt Marsh” is $12 per person. More information is available upon request. Contact: To schedule a program, call the Education Section, 9 a.m - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fall reservations are accepted after September 1; spring reservations are accepted after January 1. Schedule at least two weeks in advance. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Post Office Box 130 Kure Beach, North Carolina 28449-0130 Phone: 910 - 458-8258 Internet: http://www.ncaquariums.com
Curiosity Classes North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Type of Program: Curiosity Classes are hands-on programs for school groups presented by trained volunteers and staff of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. There are 7 classes to choose from including: “What is an Animal?;” “How Animals Eat;” “Animals and Their Babies;” “Mammals;” “Reptiles;” “Animal Life Cycles;” and “Animal Detectives.” The North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences offers the Educator’s Guide to Museum Services that contains a detailed description of each program. Audience: Preschool through grade 8 Location: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences When: October through May, Tuesdays through Fridays: 9:45, 10:45, 11:45 a.m. Cost: $25 per Curiosity Class of up to 35 students. The minimum class size is eight; maximum class size is 60. Groups larger than 35 are charged an additional $25. Contact: To schedule, call Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Reservations must be made two weeks in advance. Registration by phone only. Scheduling starts the second week in August. Coordinator of Classroom Programs North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Phone: 919 - 733-7450 Internet: http://www.naturalsciences.org
56 Discovery Fun North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Type of Program: Discovery Fun Classes are programs especially designed for 3 1/2 to 4 year olds and K through 1st grade in the Museum’s Discovery Room. Topics include: “By the Pond;” “In the Backyard;” “By the Sea;” and “Winter Backyard.” Audience: 3 1/2, 4, 5 year-olds, preschool, day care classes, and K through 1st grade classes. Location: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences When: October through May, Tuesdays through Fridays: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Cost: $25 per Discovery Fun Class. Financial assistance is available to some groups. Write to the Director of School Programs for more information or to request financial assistance. Contact: To schedule, call Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Scheduling starts the third week in August. Discovery Fun Coordinator North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Phone: 919 - 733-7450 ext. 615
Discovery Room North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences Type of Program: The Discovery Room is an educational space giving visitors the opportunity to select and handle specimens and interact with staff and docents. Audience: General public. Special emphasis is placed on parent-child collaborative learning and on experiences for the very young. Location: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences When: October through May, Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 to 3:30 p.m., Saturdays 11:00 to 4:00 p.m., and Sundays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Call for summer hours. Cost: Free Contact: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Phone: 919 - 733-7450 ext. 615
Girls’ Science Club North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences
Type of Program: Girls’ Science Club was created in response to research indicating that young women are losing interest in the sciences as they enter adolescence. The Club runs for seven weeks and provides a group of 12 girls with exposure to women in science, offering direct experiences in the natural sciences. Participants are recommended to the program by their sixth grade science teachers. Audience: Sixth-grade girls in Wake County
57 Location: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences When: Spring and Fall. Contact the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences for the selection process and date of program. Cost: $50 Contact: Jan Weems, Girls in Science Specialist North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Phone: 919 - 733-7450 ext. 614 Internet: http://www.naturalsciences.org
Girls In Science Statewide Project - Neuse River Project North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Type of Program: The Girls in Science Neuse River Project is an intensive year-long program at the Museum for 12 Wake County sixth-grade girls, all of whom are nominated by their science teachers for participation. The program encourages a budding interest in science while introducing girls to science-based career opportunities. Participants study water quality in the Neuse River basin, interact with scientists, and take field trips including several overnight experiences. Nomination forms for the school year are available by mid-August. Students are selected in September. Audience: Sixth-grade girls in Wake County Location: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences When: Contact Jan Weems. Cost: $50/ student scholarships available Contact: Jan Weems, Girls in Science Specialist North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Phone: 919 - 733-7450 ext. 614 Internet: http://www.naturalsciences.org
Girls In Science Statewide Project - Site-Based Clubs North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Type of Program: Over the next two years, the Museum will extend the Girls in Science statewide project to seven additional counties. During this two-year period, two middle schools from each county will be selected to host a six-session club for sixth-grade girls. The clubs engage the girls in hands-on science activities, introduce them to female scientists, and help them explore scientific careers. Each club will also take a field trip to a local stream to collect water quality data. Data and the girls’ experiences will be shared with other participating clubs through videoconferencing technologies provided by the Museum. Audience: Middle school girls in Granville, Green, Halifax, Harnett, Vance, Warren, and Wayne Counties Location: On school site When: Contact Jan Weems.
58 Cost: $5/student Contact: Jan Weems, Girls in Science Specialist North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Phone: 919 - 733-7450 ext. 614 Internet: http://www.naturalsciences.org
Girls In Science Statewide Project - Summer Outdoor Ed-ventures North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Type of Program: Two camps are available, one the third week in June in the Piedmont and the other the third week of July in the Mountains. Canoeing, rafting, overnight camping and night walks highlight these six- day residential science camps for 12 rising seventh-grade girls. As they explore North Carolina’s waterways and the rich wildlife the waterways support, the campers design a natural science activity, which they later present in their schools. Applications will be available in January and due in March. Audience: Any rising seventh-grade girl in North Carolina Location: The Piedmont program is based in Wake County and the Mountain program is based in Macon County. When: Contact Jan Weems. Cost: $150/ student. Scholarships available. Contact: Jan Weems, Girls in Science Specialist North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Phone: 919 - 733-7450 ext. 614 Internet: http://www.naturalsciences.org
Living Conservatory North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Type of Program: The Living Conservatory provides visitors with a view of another world – the dry tropical forest. North Carolina is closely connected to this world in many ways, including migration, shared species, and products. Docents and staff will help with interpretation. Audience: General public Location: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences When: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm., Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays. Cost: Free Contact: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1029 Phone: 919 - 733-7450 Internet: http://www.naturalsciences.org
59 Meet The Animals North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences Type of Program: Each week a new animal species is introduced to museum visitors. Audience members come fact to face with live animals. Meet The Animals programs are offered two times daily, seven days a week. Audience: Families and the general public Location: NC Museum of Natural Sciences When: Two times daily Cost: Varies with program. Contact: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Katey Fitzpatrick 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Phone: 919 - 733-7450
Natural History Investigations North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences Type of Program: Our ‘Investigations’ are designed to introduce students to the scientific collections of the Naturalist Center and their use as resource materials. Current class offerings include: “Signs of Nature… Observing Clues from the Field;” “Adaptations in Birds and Mammals”; as well as an overview of “Research Collections, Their Preparation and Value.” Audience: Older elementary, middle school and high school; limit 30 per class Location: The Naturalist Center at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences When: Offered Tuesdays: 10a.m. – noon, 3 –5 p.m., or as the schedule permits Cost: $25 per Natural History Investigation class, which lasts 50 minutes Contact: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences John Connors 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Phone: 919 - 733-7450
Natural Science Auditorium Programs North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences Type of Program: The Museum of Natural Sciences offers a wide variety of programs in a 250 seat auditorium located on its first floor. Throughout the week, several times daily visitors can see live science shows and children’s theater as well as high definition nature films. Audience: General public Location: NC Museum of Natural Sciences When: Several times daily Cost: Free
60 Contact: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Katey Fitzpatrick 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Phone: 919 - 733-7450
Natural Science Classes, Workshops And Trips North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Type of Program: The Museum of Natural Sciences conducts a variety of classes, workshops, and trips which focus on a multitude of natural history- oriented topics. Classes are usually held at the Museum, whereas workshops and trips travel statewide, regionally and internationally. Many are suitable for Environmental Education Certification. Audience: Preschool through senior citizens Location: Varies with program When: See the Museum Program Calendar or log on to http://www.naturalsciences.org Cost: Varies with program Contact: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Phillip Cox 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Phone: 919 - 733-7450
North Carolina Habitat Watch North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Type of Program: North Carolina Habitat Watch is a program in which participants become involved in on-going research projects conducted by staff of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Contact the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences for more information. Audience: General public and families Location: Research Projects vary each year. See the Museum Program Calendar or log on to http://www.naturalsciences.org When: Research Projects vary each year. See the Museum Program Calendar or log on to http://www.naturalsciences.org Cost: Research Projects vary each year. See the Museum Program Calendar or log on to http://www.naturalsciences.org Contact: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Director of Public Programs 11 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Phone: 919 - 733-7450
Storytime North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences
Type of Program: The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences offers a special storytime related to the natural sciences for children and families.
61 Audience: Preschool through elementary-age children with guardians and/or families Location: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences When: Monday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27601-1029 Phone: 919 - 733-7450
Smart Carts North Carolina Zoological Park Type of Program: Smart Carts, staffed by the Education Division and Volunteer Docents, are stationed throughout the Zoo and offer informal programs using biofacts on topics such as animal adaptations, animal behaviors and conservation. In addition, education staff rove throughout the Zoo extending opportunities for visitor interaction. Audience: General public Location: North Carolina Zoological Park When: April through October, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources North Carolina Zoological Park Education Division 4401 Zoo Parkway Asheboro, North Carolina 27203 Phone: 336 - 879-7700
Zoo Snooze North Carolina Zoological Park Type of Program: Students and their chaperones experience the thrills of an overnight adventure filled with games, stories, and activities focusing on “animals of the night.” Participants learn about bats and their importance to the environment. Everyone makes a bat box to take home. Audience: 9 through 12 year olds Location: NC Zoo Stedman Education Center When: Scheduling is based on staff availability. Cost: $500 for groups of 20 Contact: Carolyn Brown North Carolina Zoological Park 4401 Zoo Parkway Post Office Box 73 Asheboro, North Carolina 27203-9416 Phone: 336 - 879-7700 FAX: 336 - 879-2891
62 Clean North Carolina Office Of The Governor
Type of Program: Clean North Carolina is an environmental education program designed to join young people to their communities through volunteering. With this vision, kids learn awareness of the world around them, leadership and the ability to make an impact on their surroundings. We believe that when you take care of something yourself then you feel that it is yours. We want each student to understand how important taking care of the community and the environment is. Audience: General children/youth programs Location: Program travels around North Carolina. When: Year round Cost: No cost Contact: Meredith Winebarger Office of the Governor 20301 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-0301 Phone: 1-877-883-2011
63 Appendix
64 65 Areas of the North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts AREAS 1 AND 8 AREA 5 59 Woodfin Place 1424 Carolina Avenue Asheville, NC 28801 Washington, NC 27889
AREAS 2 and 3 AREA 6 8025 North Point Boulevard P.O. Box 769 Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Morehead City, NC 28557
AREAS 4 and 7 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609
North Carolina Soil And Water Conservation Districts
ALAMANCE BERTIE Post Office Box 3185 County Office Building Burlington, NC 27215-0185 Post Office Box 566 Phone: 336 - 226-0477 Windsor, NC 27983-0566 Phone: 252 - 794-5305 ALEXANDER 255 Liledoun Road BLADEN Box 10 122 Agriculture Services Center Taylorsville, NC 28681 Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Phone: 828 - 632-0638 Phone: 910 - 862-3179
ALLEGHANY BRUNSWICK Post Office Box 127 Post Office Box 26 Sparta, NC 28675 Bolivia, NC 28422 Phone: 336 - 372-4645 Phone: 910 - 253-4448
ANSON (Brown Creek SWCD) BUNCOMBE 1706 Morven Road 31 College Place Wadesboro, NC 28170-3142 Building B, Room 210 Phone: 910 - 694-2710 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828 - 251-4906 ASHE (New River SWCD) Post Office Box 88 BURKE Jefferson, NC 28640 700 East Parker Road Room 104 Phone: 336 - 246-5461 Morganton, NC 28655 Phone: 828 - 439-9727 AVERY Post Office Box 190 CABARRUS Newland, NC 28657 715 Cabarrus Avenue West Phone: 828 - 733-2291 Room 301 W. Concord, NC 28027 BEAUFORT Phone: 704 - 788-2106 Agricultural Building 111 W. 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889 Phone: 252 - 946-4989
66 CALDWELL COLUMBUS 120 Hospital Avenue N.E. Post Office Box 545 Suite 2, Lenoir, NC 28645 Whiteville, NC 28472-0545 Phone: 828 - 758-1111 Phone: 910 - 642-2348
CAMDEN CRAVEN 1023-5 US 17 South 302 Industrial Drive Elizabeth City, NC 27909 New Bern, NC 28562 Phone: 252 - 338-6353 Phone: 252 - 637-2547
CARTERET CUMBERLAND Post Office Box 125 Agri-Expo Center Room 120 Post Office Building 121 East Mountain Drive Beaufort, NC 28516 Suite 229 Phone: 252 - 728-4078 Fayetteville, NC 28306 Phone: 910 - 484-8479 CASWELL Agricultural Building CURRITUCK (Albemarle SWCD) Post Office Box 96 Post Office Box 69 Yanceyville, NC 27379 Currituck, NC 27929 Phone: 336 - 694-4581 Phone: 252 - 232-3360
CATAWBA DARE Post Office Box 389 Post Office Box 1047 Newton, NC 28658 Manteo, NC 27954 Phone: 828 - 464-1382 Phone: 252 - 441-1345
CHATHAM DAVIDSON Post Office Box 309 301 East Center Street Pittsboro, NC 27312 Lexington, NC 27295-4107 Phone: 919 - 542-8240 Phone: 336 - 242-2075
CHEROKEE DAVIE 409 Valley River Avenue 180 South Main Street Suite J Room 313 Murphy, NC 28906-2924 Mocksville, NC 27028 Phone: 828 - 837-6417 Phone: 336 - 751-5011
CHOWAN (Albemarle SWCD) DUPLIN 414 West Queen Street Post Office Box 277 Edenton, NC 27932 302 North Main Street Phone: 252 - 482-4127 Kenansville, NC 28349-0277 Phone: 910 - 296-2120 CLAY Post Office Box 57 DURHAM Hayesville, NC 28904 721 Foster Street Phone: 828 - 389-9695 Durham, NC 27701-2110 Phone: 919 - 560-0558 CLEVELAND 844 Wallace Grove Road EDGECOMBE Shelby, NC 28150 Post Office Box 10 Phone: 704 - 471-0235 201 Andrew Street Tarboro, NC 27886 Phone: 252 - 641-7900
67 FORSYTH HAYWOOD 1450 Fairchild Drive Post Office Box 425 Room 11 Waynesville, NC 28786 Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Phone: 828 - 456-5132 Phone: 336 - 767-0720 HENDERSON FRANKLIN 999 High Country Lane 101 South Bickett Boulevard Hendersonville, NC 28792-9313 Suite B Phone: 828 - 697-4949 Louisburg, NC 27549 Phone: 919 - 496-3137 HERTFORD PO Box 265 GASTON Winton, NC 27986 1303 Cherryville Highway Phone: 252 - 358-7846 Dallas, NC 28034 Phone: 704 - 922-3956 HOKE 122 West Elwood Avenue GATES Room 202, Federal Building Post Office Box 61 Raeford, NC 28376-2800 105 New Ferry Road Phone: 910 - 875-8685 Gatesville, NC 27938-0061 Phone: 252 - 357-1881 HYDE (Pamlico SWCD) Post Office Box 264 GRAHAM Swan Quarter, NC 27885 Post Office Box 286 Phone: 252 - 926-4361 Robbinsville, NC 28771 Phone: 828 - 479-8562 IREDELL 201 Water Street GRANVILLE Room 103 Post Office Box 10 Statesville, NC 28677 Oxford, NC 27565 Phone: 704 - 873-6761 Phone: 919 - 693-4603 JACKSON GREENE 538 Scotts Creek Road 3 Professional Drive Suite 110 Suite B Community Service Center Snow Hill, NC 28580 Sylva, NC 28779 Phone: 252 - 747-3705 Phone: 828 - 586-6344
GUILFORD JOHNSTON 3309 Burlington Road County Agriculture Building Greensboro, NC 27405 806 North Street Phone: 336 - 375-5401 Smithfield, NC 27577 Phone: 919 989-5381 HALIFAX (Fishing Creek SWCD) Post Office Box 8 JONES Halifax, NC 27839 Post Office Box 40 Phone: 252 - 583-3481 110 Market Street Trenton, NC 28585 HARNETT Phone: 252 - 448-2731 Post Office Box 267 Lillington, NC 27546 LEE Phone: 910 - 893-7584 225 South Steele Street Sanford, NC 27330 Phone: 919 - 776-2633
68 LENOIR NASH Federal Building Agiculture Center Drive 2026 NC Hwy 11-55 Room 107 Kinston, NC 28501 Nashville, NC 27856-1750 Phone: 252 - 523-7010 Phone: 252 - 459-4115
LINCOLN NEW HANOVER 115 West Main Street New Hanover Administration Annex Citizens Center 414 Chestnut Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 Room 305 Phone: 704 - 736-8501 Wilmington, NC 28401 Phone: 910 - 762-6072 MACON Carolina Convenience Building NORTHAMPTON 203 Sloan Road Post Office Box 218 Franklin, NC 28734 Jackson, NC 27845 Phone: 828 - 524-3311 Phone: 252 - 534-2591
MADISON ONSLOW 4388 Suite 2 Donald A. Halsey Agriculture Building US 25 / 70 604 College Street Marshall, NC 28753 Jacksonville, NC 28540 Phone: 828 - 649-3313 Phone: 910 - 455-4472
MARTIN ORANGE 104 Kehukee Park Road Post Office Box 8181 Williamston, NC 27892 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: 252 - 792-4350 Phone: 919 - 644-1079
MCDOWELL PAMLICO (Bay River SWCD) 15 North Garden Street Post Office Box 305 Marion, NC 28752 Bayboro, NC 28515 Phone: 828 - 652-4434 Phone: 252 - 745-4303
MECKLENBURG PASQUOTANK (Albemarle SWCD) 700 North Tryon Street 1023-5 Highway US 17-South Charlotte, NC 28202 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Phone: 704 - 336-6265 Phone: 252 - 338-6353
MITCHELL PENDER 217 Spruce Pine Shopping Ctr. #B Post Office Box 248 Spruce Pine, NC 28777-3423 801 South Walker Street Phone: 828 - 765-4701 Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone: 910 - 259-4305 MONTGOMERY 227-D North Main Street PERQUIMANS (Albemarle SWCD) Troy, NC 27371 608 Edenton Road Street Phone: 910 - 572-2700 Hertford, NC 27944-1414 Phone: 252 - 426-5545 MOORE Post Office Box 908 PERSON 707 Pinehurst Avenue Person County Office Building Carthage, NC 28327 Room 126 Phone: 910 - 947-5183 304 South Morgan Street Roxboro, NC 27573 Phone: 336 - 597-2973
69 PITT STANLY 403 Government Circle 26032-C Newt Road Suite 4 Albemarle, NC 28001 Greenville, NC 27834 Phone: 704 - 982-6811 Phone: 252 - 752-2720 STOKES POLK Post Office Box 98 Post Office Box 236 Danbury, NC 27016 Columbus, NC 28722 Phone: 336 - 593-2846 Phone: 828 - 894-8823 SURRY RANDOLPH Post Office Box 218 241 Sunset Avenue Dobson, NC 27017 Suite 105, Federal Building Phone: 336 - 386-8109 Asheboro, NC 27203 Phone: 336 - 318-6490 SWAIN Post Office Box 731 RICHMOND Bryson City, NC 28713 Post Office Box 727 Phone: 828 - 488-3785 Rockingham, NC 28380 Phone: 910 - 997-8244 TRANSYLVANIA Community Services Building ROBESON 203 East Morgan Street 440 Caton Road Brevard, NC 28712-3742 Lumberton, NC 28358 Phone: 828 - 884-3230 Phone: 910 - 739-5478 TYRRELL (Pamlico SWCD) ROCKINGHAM Post Office Box 162 PO Box 201 Columbia, NC 27925 Wentworth, NC 27375-0201 Phone: 252 - 796-3891 Phone: 336 - 342-8225 UNION ROWAN 604 Lancaster Avenue 2727-C Old Concord Road Monroe, NC 28112 Salisbury, NC 28146 Phone: 704 - 289-3212 Phone: 704 - 637-0783 VANCE RUTHERFORD County Office Building 121 Laurel Drive 305 Young Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Henderson, NC 27536 Phone: 828 - 287-4817 Phone: 252 - 438-5727
SAMPSON WAKE 84 County Complex Road Wake County Office Park Clinton, NC 28328 4001-D Carya Drive Phone: 910 - 592-7963 Raleigh, NC 27610-2921 Phone: 919 - 250-1070 SCOTLAND 231 East Cronly Street WARREN Laurinburg, NC 28352 133 1/2 South Main Street Phone: 910 - 277-2433 Warrenton, NC 27589 Phone: 252 - 257-3836
70 WASHINGTON (Pamlico SWCD) 128 East Waters Street Plymouth, NC 27962 Phone: 252 - 793-4561
WATAUGA 971 West King Street Boone, NC 28607 Phone: 828 - 264-3943
WAYNE Wayne Center Room 104 208 West Chestnut Street Goldsboro, NC 27530-4708 Phone: 919 - 731-1532
WILKES Post Office Box 194 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Phone: 336 - 667-5700
WILSON 1806 Goldsboro Street Wilson, NC 27893 Phone: 252 - 237-2711
YADKIN 209 East Elm Street Post Office Box 8 Yadkinville, NC 27055 Phone: 336 - 679-8052
YANCEY 22 East Bypass Suite 1 Burnsville, NC 28714 Phone: 828 - 682-2466
71 *North Carolina Forest Service Districts
NCDFR District 1 NCDFR District 8 220 Sardis Road 1413 Chadbourn Highway Asheville, NC 28806-8504 Whiteville, NC 28472 Phone: 828 - 667-5211 Phone: 910 - 642-5093
NCDFR District 2 NCDFR District 9 1543 Wilkesboro Boulevard North East 443 Highway 116 Lenoir, NC 28645 Sylva, NC 28779-8513 Phone: 828 - 757-5611 Phone: 704 - 586-4007
NCDFR District 3 NCDFR District 10 1163 North US Highway #1 304 Old Hargrave Road Rockingham, NC 28379-8513 Lexington, NC 27295-7513 Phone: 910 - 997-9220 Phone: 336 - 956-2111
NCDFR District 4 NCDFR District 11 3810 Clarendon Boulevard 3314 Highway 86 South New Bern, NC 28562-2236 Hillsborough, NC 27278-8711 Phone: 252 - 514-4764 Phone: 919 - 732-8105
NCDFR District 5 NCDFR District 12 737 Smokey Road 1933 Mountain Island Highway Rocky Mount, NC 27804-5869 Mount Holly, NC 28120 Phone: 252 - 442-1626 Phone: 704 - 827-7576
NCDFR District 6 NCDFR District 13 221 Airport Road Post Office Box 127 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Fairfield, NC 27826 Phone: 910 - 437-2620 Phone: 252 - 926-3041
NCDFR District 7 861 Berea Church Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909-7303 Phone: 252 - 331-4781
72 *US Forest Service Offices
USFS Tusquitee District Office USFS Supervisor Office 201 Woodland Drive Post Office Box 2750 Murphy, NC 28906 Asheville, NC 28802 Phone: 828 - 837-5152 Phone: 828 - 257-4200
USFS Cheoah District Office USFS Appalachian District Office Route 1 Box 16-A (French Broad) Robbinsville, NC 28771 Post Office Box 128 Phone: 828 - 479-6431 Hot Springs, NC 28743 Phone: 828 - 622-3202 USFS Wayah District Office 90 Sloan Road USFS Appalachian District Office Franklin, NC 28734 (Toecane) Phone: 828 - 524-6441 Post Office Box 128 Burnsville, NC 28714 USFS Highlands District Office Phone: 828 - 682-6146 2010 Flat Mountain Road Highlands, NC 28741 USFS Grandfather District Office Phone: 828 - 526-3765 109 East Lawing Drive Nebo, NC 28671 USFS Cradle of Forestry Phone: 828 - 652-2144 1001 Pisgah Highway Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 USFS Uwharrie District Office Phone: 828 - 877-3130 Route 3 Box 470 Troy, NC 27371 USFS Pisgah District Office Phone: 910 - 576-6391 1001 Pisgah Highway Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 USFS Croatan District Office Phone: 828 - 877-3350 141 East Fisher Avenue New Bern, NC 28560 Phone: 252 - 638-5628
73 * North Carolina Land Quality Regions Asheville Interchange Building 59 Woodfin Place Asheville, NC 28801-2482 Phone: 828 - 251-6208
Fayetteville 225 Green Street Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094 Phone: 910 - 486-1541
Mooresville 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: 704 - 663-1699
Raleigh 3800 Barrett Drive 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone: 919 - 571-4700
Washington 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 Phone: 252 - 946-6481
Wilmington 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 Phone: 910 - 395-3900
Winston-Salem 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Phone: 336 - 771-4600
74 North Carolina State Parks And Recreation Areas With Environmental Education Services *Park websites available at http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/parklist.html
Carolina Beach State Park Hammocks Beach State Park Post Office Box 475 1572 Hammocks Beach Road Carolina Beach, NC 28428 Swansboro, NC 28584 Phone: 910 - 458-8206 Phone: 910 - 326-4881 FAX: 910 - 458-6350 FAX: 910 - 326-2060
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Hanging Rock State Park 345-A Park Entrance Road Post Office Box 278 Seven Springs, NC 28578 Danbury, NC 27016 Phone: 919 - 778-6234 Phone: 336 - 593-8480 FAX: 919 - 778-9589 FAX: 336 - 593-9166
Crowders Mountain State Park Jockey’s Ridge State Park 522 Park Office Lane Post Office Box 592 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Nags Head, NC 27959-0592 Phone: 704 - 853-5375 Phone: 252 - 441-7132 FAX: 704 - 853-5391 FAX: 252 - 441-8416
Lake Norman State Park Jones Lake State Park 159 Inland Sea Lane 113 Jones Lake Drive Troutman, NC 28166-9620 Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Phone: 704 - 528-6350 Phone: 910 - 588-4550 FAX: 704 - 528-5623 FAX: 910 - 588-4322
Eno River State Park Jordan Lake State Recreation Area 6101 Cole Mill Road 280 State Park Road Durham, NC 27705-9275 Apex, NC 27502 Phone: 919 - 383-1686 Phone: 919 - 362-0586 FAX: 919 - 382-7378 FAX: 919 - 362-1621
Kerr Lake State Recreation Area Falls Lake State Recreation Area 6254 Satterwhite Point Road 13304 Creedmoor Road Henderson, NC 27536 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Phone: 252 - 438-7791 Phone: 919 - 676-1027 FAX: 252 - 438-7582 FAX: 919 - 733-3499 Lake James State Park Fort Fisher State Recreation Area Post Office Box 340 Post Office Box 243 Nebo, NC 28761 Kure Beach, NC 28449 Phone: 828 - 652-5047 Phone: 910 - 458-5798 FAX: 828 - 659-8911 FAX: 910 - 458-3772 Lake Waccamaw State Park Fort Macon State Park 1866 State Park Drive Post Office Box 127 Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 Phone: 910 - 646-4748 Phone: 252 - 726-3775 FAX: 910 - 646-4915 FAX: 919 - 726-2497 Lumber River State Park Goose Creek State Park Post Office Box 10 2190 Camp Leach Road Orrum, NC 28369 Washington, NC 27889 Phone: 910 - 628-9844 Phone: 252 - 923-2191 FAX: 910 - 628-5643 FAX: 252 - 923-0052 Medoc Mountain State Park Gorges State Park 1541 Medoc State Park Road Post Office Box 100 Hollister, NC 27844 Sapphire, NC 28774 Phone: 252 - 586-6588 Phone: 828 - 966-9099 FAX: 252 - 586-1266 FAX: 828 - 966-4526
75 Merchants Millpond State Park Weymouth Woods Sandhills 71 US Highway 70 East Nature Preserve Gatesville, NC 27938 1024 Fort Bragg Road Phone: 252 - 357-1191 Southern Pines, NC 28387 FAX: 919 - 357-0149 Phone: 910 - 692-2167 FAX: 910 - 692-8042 Morrow Mountain State Park 49104 Morrow Mountain Road William B. Umstead State Park Albemarle, NC 28001 8801 Glenwood Avenue Phone: 704 - 982-4402 Raleigh, NC 27617 FAX: 704 - 982-5323 Phone: 919 - 571-4170 FAX: 919 - 571-4161 Mount Mitchell State Park Route 5, Box 700 Burnsville, NC 28714 Phone: 828 - 675-4611 FAX: 828 - 675-9655
New River/Mount Jefferson State Park Post Office Box 48 Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone 336 - 982-2587 (New River) FAX: 336 - 982-3943 (New River) Phone: 336 - 246-9653 (Mt. Jefferson) FAX: 336 - 246-3386 (Mt. Jefferson)
Pettigrew State Park 2252 Lake Shore Road Creswell, NC 27928 Phone: 252 - 797-4475 FAX: 252 - 797-7405
Pilot Mountain State Park Route 3, Box 21 Pinnacle, NC 27043 Phone: 336 - 325-2355 FAX: 336 - 325-2751
Raven Rock State Park Route 3, Box 1005 Lillington, NC 27546 Phone: 910 - 893-4888 FAX: 910 - 814-2200
Singletary Lake Group Camp 6707 NC 53 Highway East Kelly, NC 28448 Phone: 910 - 669-2928 FAX: 910 - 669-2034
South Mountains State Park 3001 South Mountains State Park Avenue Connelly Springs, NC 28612 Phone: 828 - 433-4772 FAX: 828 - 433-4778
Stone Mountain State Park 3042 Frank Parkway Roaring Gap, NC 28668 Phone: 336 - 957-8185 FAX: 336 - 957-3985
76 North Carolina Cooperative Extension *County extension center websites are available at http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/counties
Alamance County Cooperative Extension Cabarrus County Cooperative Ext. 201 West Elm Street Post Office Box 387 Graham, NC 27253 Concord, NC 28026 Phone: 336 - 570-6740 Phone: 704 - 792-0430
Alexander County Cooperative Extension Caldwell County Cooperative Ext. 255 Liledoun Road, Box 5 120 Hospital Avenue, NE Suite 1 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Lenoir, NC 28645 Phone: 828 - 632-4451 Phone: 828 - 757-1290
Alleghany County Cooperative Extension Camden County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 7 Post Office Box 129 Sparta, NC 28675 Camden, NC 27921 Phone: 336 - 372-5597 Phone: 252 - 338-0171
Anson County Cooperative Extension Carteret County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 633 Courthouse Square Wadesboro, NC 28170 Beaufort, NC 28516 Phone: 704 - 694-2415 Phone: 252 - 728-8421
Ashe County Cooperative Extension Caswell County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 338 Post Office Box 220 Jefferson, NC 28640 Yanceyville, NC 27379 Phone: 336 - 246-3021 Phone: 336 - 694-4158
Avery County Cooperative Extension Catawba County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 280 Post Office Box 389 Newland, NC 28657 Newton, NC 28658 Phone: 828 - 733-8270 Phone: 704 - 465-8240
Beaufort County Cooperative Extension Chatham County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 1967 Post Office Box 278 Washington, NC 27889 Pittsboro, NC 27312 Phone: 252 - 946-0111 Phone: 919 - 542-8202
Bertie County Cooperative Extension Cherokee County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 280 115 Peachtree Street, Suite 103 Windsor, NC 27983 Murphy, NC 28906 Phone: 252 - 794-5317 Phone: 828 - 837-2210
Bladen County Cooperative Extension Cherokee Reservation Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 248 Post Office Box 456 Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Cherokee, NC 28719 Phone: 910 - 862-4591 Phone: 828 - 497-3521
Brunswick County Cooperative Extension Chowan County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 109 Post Office Box 1030 Bolivia, NC 28422 Edenton, NC 27932 Phone: 910 - 253-4425 Phone: 919 - 482-8431
Buncombe County Cooperative Ext. Clay County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 7667 Post Office Box 156 Asheville, NC 28802 Hayesville, NC 28904 Phone: 828 - 255-5522 Phone: 828 - 389-6301
Burke County Cooperative Ext. Cleveland County Cooperative Ext. 700 East Parker Road, Room 105 County Office Building Morganton, NC 28655 130-1 South Post Road Phone: 828 - 439-4460 Shelby, NC 28150 Phone: 704 - 482-4635
77 Columbus County Cooperative Ext. Gates County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 569 Post Office Box 46 Whiteville, NC 28472 Gatesville, NC 27938 Phone: 910 - 640-6605 Phone: 252 - 357-1400
Craven County Cooperative Ext. Graham County Cooperative Ext. 300 Industrial Drive Post Office Box 486 New Bern, NC 28562 Robbinsville, NC 28771 Phone: 252 - 633-1477 Phone: 828 - 479-7979
Cumberland County Cooperative Ext. Granville County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 270 Post Office Box 926 Fayetteville, NC 28306 Oxford, NC 27565 Phone: 910 - 484-7156 Phone: 919 - 603-1350
Currituck County Cooperative Ext. Greene County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 10 229 Kingold Boulevard., Suite E Currituck, NC 27929 Snow Hill, NC 28520 Phone: 252 - 232-2261 Phone: 252 - 747-5831
Dare County Cooperative Ext. Guilford County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 968 3309 Burlington Road Manteo, NC 27954 Greensboro, NC 27405 Phone: 252 - 473-1101 Phone: 336 - 375-5876
Davidson County Cooperative Ext. Halifax County Cooperative Ext. 301 East Center Street Post Office Box 37 Lexington, NC Halifax, NC 27839 Phone: 336 - 242-2090 Phone: 252 - 583-5161
Davie County Cooperative Ext. Harnett County Cooperative Ext. 180 South Main Street Post Office Box 1089 Mocksville, NC 27028 Lillington, NC 27546 Phone: 336-751-6297 Phone: 910 - 893-7530
Duplin County Cooperative Ext. Haywood County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 949 Post Office Box 308 Kenansville, NC 28349 Waynesville, NC 28786 Phone: 910 - 296-2143 Phone: 828 - 456-3575
Durham County Cooperative Ext. Henderson County Cooperative Ext. 721 Foster Street 740 Glover Street Durham, NC 27701 Hendersonville, NC 28792-4470 Phone: 919 - 560-0525 Phone: 828 - 697-4891
Edgecombe County Cooperative Ext. Hertford County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 129 Post Office Box 188 Tarboro, NC 27886 Winton, NC 27986 Phone: 252 - 641-7815 Phone: 252 - 358-7822
Forsyth County Cooperative Ext. Hoke County Cooperative Extension 1450 Fairchild Drive Post Office Box 578 Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Raeford, NC 28376 Phone: 336 - 767-8213 Phone: 910 - 875-3461
Franklin County Cooperative Ext. Hyde County Cooperative Ext. 103 South Bickett Boulevard Post Office Box 219 Louisburg, NC 27549 Swan Quarter, NC 27885 Phone: 919 - 496-3344 Iredell County Cooperative Ext. Gaston County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 311 Post Office Box 476 Statesville, NC 28687 Dallas, NC 28034 Phone: 704 - 873-0507 Phone: 704 - 922-0301
78 Jackson County Cooperative Ext. Moore County Cooperative Ext. 538 Scotts Creek Road, Suite 205 Post Office Box 1149 Sylva, NC 28779 Carthage, NC 28327 Phone: 828 - 586-4009 Phone: 910 - 947-3188
Johnston County Cooperative Ext. Nash County Cooperative Ext. 806 North Street 1006 Eastern Avenue, Room 102 Smithfield, NC 27577 Nashville, NC 27856 Phone: 919 - 989-5380 Phone: 252 - 459-9810
Jones County Cooperative Ext. New Hanover County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 218 6206 Oleander Drive Trenton, NC 28585 Wilmington, NC 28403-3822 Phone: 252 - 448-9621 Phone: 910 - 452-6393
Lee County Cooperative Ext. Northampton County Cooperative Exte. Post Office Box 636 225 South Steele Street Jackson, NC 27845 Sanford, NC 27330-4294 Phone: 252 - 534-2711 Phone: 919 - 775-5624
Onslow County Cooperative Ext. Lenoir County Cooperative Ext. 604 College Street Post Office Box 757 Jacksonville, NC 28540 Kinston, NC 28501 Phone 910 - 455-5873 Phone: 252 - 527-2191 Orange County Cooperative Ext. Lincoln County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 8181 115 West Main Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 Lincolnton, NC 28092 Phone: 919 - 732-9361 Phone: 704 - 736-8452 Pamlico County Cooperative Ext. Macon County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 8 5 West Main Street Bayboro, NC 28515 Franklin, NC 28734 Phone: 252 - 745-4121 Phone: 828 - 349-6421 Pasquotank County Cooperative Ext. Madison County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 1608 Post Office Box 609 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Marshall, NC 28753 Phone: 252 - 338-3954 Phone: 828 - 649-2411 Pender County Cooperative Ext. Martin County Cooperative Ext. 801 South Walker Street Post Office Box 1148 Burgaw, NC 28425 Williamston, NC 27892 Phone: 252 - 792-1621 Perquimans County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 87 McDowell County Cooperative Ext. Hertford, NC 27944 10 East Court Street Phone: 252 - 426-5428 Marion, NC 28752 Phone: 828 - 652-7121 Person County Cooperative Ext. 304 South Morgan Street Mecklenburg County Cooperative Ext. Roxboro, NC 27573 700 North Tryon Street Phone: 336 - 599-1195 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704 - 336-4034 Pitt County Cooperative Ext. 403 Government Circle Mitchell County Cooperative Ext. Greenville, NC 27834 Post Office Box 366 Phone: 252 - 757-2803 Bakersville, NC 28705 Phone: 828 - 688-4811 Polk County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 187 Montgomery County Cooperative Ext. Columbus, NC 28722 203 West Main Street Phone: 828 - 894-8218 Troy, NC 27371 Phone: 910 - 576-6011
79 Randolph County Cooperative Ext. Tyrrell County Cooperative Ext. 2222-A South Fayetteville Street Post Office Box 209 Asheboro, NC 27203 Columbia, NC 27925 Phone: 336 - 318-6000 Phone: 252 - 796-1581
Richmond County Cooperative Ext. Union County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 1358 500 North Main Street Rockingham, NC 28380 Monroe, NC 28112 Phone: 910 - 997-8255 Phone: 704 - 283-3801
Robeson County Cooperative Ext. Vance County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 2280 Post Office Box 1028 Lumberton, NC 28359 Henderson, NC 27536 Phone: 910 - 671-3276 Phone: 252 - 438-8188
Rockingham County Cooperative Ext. Wake County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 200 4001-E Carya Drive Wentworth, NC 27375-8881 Raleigh, NC 27610-2914 Phone: 336 - 342-8230 Phone: 919 - 250-1100
Rowan County Cooperative Ext. Warren County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 1807 Post Office Box 708 Salisbury, NC 28145 Warrenton, NC 27589-0708 Phone: 704 - 633-0571 Phone: 252 - 257-3640
Rutherford County Cooperative Ext. Washington County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 272 Post Office Box 70 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Plymouth, NC 27962 Phone: 828 - 287-6010 Phone: 252 - 793-2163
Sampson County Cooperative Ext. Watauga County Cooperative Ext. 369 Rowan Road 971 West King Street Clinton, NC 28328 Boone, NC 28607 Phone: 910 - 592-7161 Phone: 828 - 264-3061
Scotland County Cooperative Ext. Wayne County Cooperative Ext. 231 East Cronly Street, Suite 800 Box 68 Laurinburg, NC 28352 Goldsboro, NC 27533-0068 Phone: 910 - 277-2422 Phone: 919 - 731-1520
Stanly County Cooperative Ext. Wilkes County Cooperative Ext. 26032-E Newt Road 110 North Street Albemarle, NC 28001 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Phone: 704 - 983-3987 Phone: 336 - 651-7331
Stokes County Cooperative Ext. Wilson County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 460 Post Office Box 3027 Danbury, NC 27016-0460 Wilson, NC 27895 Phone: 336 - 593-8179 Phone: 252 - 237-0111
Surry County Cooperative Ext. Yadkin County Cooperative Ext. Post Office Box 324 Post Office Box 97 Dobson, NC 27017 Yadkinville, NC 27055 Phone: 336 - 386-9274 Phone: 336 - 679-2061
Yancey County Cooperative Ext. Swain County Cooperative Ext. 10 Orchard Street Post Office Drawer I Burnsville, NC 28714 Bryson City, NC 28713 Phone: 828 - 682-6187 Phone: 828 - 488-9273
Transylvania County Cooperative Ext. 203 East Morgan Street Brevard, NC 28712 Phone: 828 - 884-3109
80 N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Conservation Education District Education Specialists
District 1 District 6 Leigh Warden Mel Porter Education Specialist Education Specialist 103 Roundtree Drive 38014 Porter Road Elizabeth City 27903 (Pasquotank Co.) Albemarle, NC 28001 Phone: 252 - 335-2345 Phone: 704 - 982-1523 [email protected] [email protected]
District 2 District 7 Mike Campbell Tim Lemon Education Specialist Education Specialist Post Office Box 14170 621 Edwards Key Road New Bern, NC 28561 Roaring River, NC 28669 Phone: 252 - 514-6663 Phone: 336 - 957-4382 [email protected] [email protected]
District 3 District 8 Katrina McDougald Todd Ewing Education Specialist Education Specialist Route. 1, Box 871 5079 Windy Woods Tarboro, NC 27886 Morgantown, NC 28655 Phone: 252 - 823-7911 Phone: 828 - 584-9164 [email protected] [email protected]
District 4 District 9 Jessica Brunner Zora Rhodes Education Specialist Education Specialist 5963 Notblake Avenue Post Office Box 284 Hope Mills, NC 28348 Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 Phone: 910 - 425-2753 Phone: 828 - 627-2623 [email protected] [email protected]
District 5 For other information, contact: Anne Hice Division of Conservation Education Education Specialist NC Wildlife Resources Commission 6759 Kearney Road 1712 Mail Service Center Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 Raleigh, NC 27699-1712 Phone: 336 - 674-6152 Phone: 919 - 733-0712 [email protected] http://www.state.nc.us/Wildlife/ConservationEd
81 North Carolina Environmental Education Centers
Agape Center for Environmental Blue Ridge Parkway Education (ACE Education) 199 Hemphill Knob Road 1369 Tyler Dewar Lane Asheville, NC 28801 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 Phone: 828 - 298-0398 Phone: 919 - 552-9421 FAX: 828 - 271-4313 FAX: 919 - 552-0720 Internet: http://www.nps.gov/blri/
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge Camp Broadstone Post Office Box 1969 Post Office Box 32042 Manteo, NC 27954 Appalachian State University Phone: 252-473-1131 Boone, NC 28604 FAX: 252-473-1668 Phone: 828 - 963-4640 Internet: http://www.outer-banks.com/ FAX: 828 - 963-6588 alligator-river Internet: http://www.conferences- camps.appstate.edu/ Allison Woods Foundation broadstone/index.html 437 Walnut Street Statesville, NC 28677 Camp Cheerio Phone: 704 - 872-1930 1430 Camp Cheerio Road FAX: 704 - 872-1138 Glade Valley, NC 28627 Phone: 336 - 363-2604 American Livestock Breeds Conservancy FAX: 336 - 363-3671 Post Office Box 477 Internet: http://www.campcheerio.org/ Pittsboro, NC 27312 Phone: 919 - 542-5704 Camp Chestnut Ridge Fax: 919 - 545-0022 Post Office Box 370 Internet: http://www.albc-usa.org Efland, NC 27243 Phone: 919 - 304-3900 BackCountry Outdoor Education Center FAX: 919 - 563-3559 Post Office Box 218 Internet: http://www.ncumcamps.org/ Montreat, NC 28757 camp_chestnut_ridge Phone: 828 - 669-6889 FAX: 828 - 669-6865 Camp Sea Gull & Seafarer - Extended Internet: http://www.backcountry.org Season Programs 218 Sea Gull Landing Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center Arapahoe, NC 28510 804 Cedar Lane Phone: 252-249-1111 x 415 Reidsville, NC 27320 FAX: 252-249-1266 Phone: 336 - 349-9445 Internet: http://www.seagull- FAX: 336 - 634-0110 seafarer.com Internet: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/ depts/fourh/4H_Camps/ Camp Thunderbird Environmental betsy.html Education Center One Thunderbird Lane Blue Jay Center for Environmental Lake Wylie, SC 29710 Education Phone: 704 - 716-4100 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road FAX: 704 - 716-4101 Raleigh, NC 27614 Internet: http://www.campthunderbird Phone: 919 - 870-4330 com/index.shtml FAX: 919 - 870-4327 Internet: http://www.co.wake.nc.us/ Cape Fear Botanical Garden parksrec Post Office Box 53485 Fayetteville, NC 28305 Blue Ridge Assembly Environmental Phone: 910-486-0221 Education Center FAX: 910-486-4209 84 Blue Ridge Circle Internet: http://www.capefearbg.org Black Mountain, NC 28711 Phone: 828 - 669-8422 Cape Fear Museum FAX: 828 - 669-8497 814 Market Street Internet: http://www.blueridgeassembly. Wilmington, NC 28401 org/envired1.html Phone: 910 - 341-4350 Fax: 910 - 341-4037 Internet: http://www.co.new-hanover. nc.us/cfm/cfmmain.htm
82 Cape Fear River Watch, Inc. Chimney Rock Park 617 Surry Street Post Office Box 39 Wilmington, NC 28401 Chimney Rock, NC 28720 Phone: 910 - 762-5606 Phone: 828 - 625-9611 FAX: 910 - 772-9381 or 800 - 277-9611 Internet: http://www.Capefearriver Fax: 828 - 625-9610 watch.wilmington.org Internet: http://www. chimneyrockpark.com Cape Lookout National Seashore 131 Charles Street Clark Park Nature Center Harkers Island, NC 28531 631 Sherman Drive Phone: 252 - 728-2250 Fayetteville, NC 28301 FAX: 252 - 728-2160 Phone: 910 - 433-1579 Internet: http://www.nps.gov/calo/ FAX: 910 - 433-1762
Carl Furr Planetarium and Clemmons Educational State Forest Environmental Resource Center 2411 Old US 70 West 505 Highway 49 South Clayton, NC 27520 Concord, NC 28025 Phone: 919 - 553-5651 Phone: 704 - 786-0125 FAX: 919 - 550-8050 FAX: 704 - 782-1239 Internet: http://www.dfr.state.nc.us/ Internet: http://www.cabarrus. esf/esf.htm k12.nc.us Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Natural Carnivore Preservation Trust and Cultural History Museum 1940 Hanks Chapel Road 345-A Park Entrance Road Pittsboro, NC 27312 Seven Springs, NC 28578 Phone: 919 - 542-4684 Phone: 919 - 778-6234 Fax: 919 - 542-4454 FAX: 919 - 778-7447 Internet: http://www.cptigers.org Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ clne.html Carolina Beach State Park Post Office Box 475 Colburn Gem and Mineral Museum Carolina Beach, NC 28428 Post Office Box 1617 Phone: 910 - 458-8206 or 7770 Asheville, NC 28802 FAX: 910 - 458-6350 Phone: 828 - 254-7162 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/ Fax: 828 - 272-4505 parkproject/cabe.html Internet; http://www.main.nc.us/ Colburn Carolina Raptor Center Post Office Box 16443 Columbia Theater Charlotte, NC 28297 Cultural Resources Center Phone: 704 - 875-6521 Post Office Box 55 FAX: 704 - 875-8814 Columbia, NC 27925 Internet: http://birdsofprey.org Phone: 252 - 766-0200 Fax: 252 - 796-0218 Catawba College, Center Internet: http://www. for the Environment partnershipforthesounds.org 2300 West Innes Street Salisbury, NC 28144 Crowders Mountain State Park Phone: 704 - 637-4738 522 Park Office Lane FAX: 704 - 637-4221 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 http://www.catawba.edu/enviro Phone: 704 - 853-5375 FAX: 704 - 853-5391 Catawba Science Center http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ 243 3rd Avenue, NE, Post Office Box 2431 crmo.html Hickory, NC 28603 Phone: 828 - 322-8169 Dan Nicholas Park Nature Center Fax: 828 - 322-1585 6800 Bringle Ferry Road Internet: http://www.catawbascience.org Salisbury, NC 28146 Phone: 704 - 636-2089 FAX: 704 - 639-0947
83 Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Eno River State Park 6500 South New Hope Road 6101 Cole Mill Road Belmont, NC 28012 Durham, NC 27705 Phone: 704 - 825-4490 Phone: 919 - 383-1686 FAX: 704 - 829-1240 FAX: 919 - 382-7378 Internet: http://www. Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ stowegarden.org enri.html
Davie Soil and Water Conservation Falling Creek Camp District - KIT (Keep in Touch) Post Office Box 98 with Your Natural Resources Tuxedo, NC 28784 180 South Main Street, Room 313 Phone: 828 - 692-0262 Mocksville, NC 27028 FAX: 828 - 696-1616 Phone: 336 - 751-5011 Internet: http://www.fallingcreek.com FAX: 336 - 751-1375 Falls Lake State Recreation Area Discovery Place 13304 Creedmoor Road 301 N. Tryon Street Wake Forest, NC 27587 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 919 - 676-1027 Phone: 704 - 372-6261 Fax: 919 - 733-3499 FAX: 704 - 337-2670 http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ http://www.discoveryplace.org fala.index.html
Don Lee Center Forest Discovery Center, Cradle of 315 Camp Don Lee Road Forestry in America Historic Site Arapahoe, NC 28510 1001 Pisgah Highway Phone: 800 - 535-5475 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 FAX: 252 - 249-0497 Phone: 828 - 877-3130 Internet: http://www.donleecenter.org Fax: 828 - 884-5823 Internet: http://www. Durant Nature Park cradleofforestry.com 8305 Camp Durant Road Raleigh, NC 27614 Fort Fisher State Recreation Area Phone: 919 - 870-2871 Post Office Box 475 Fax: 919 - 870-2871 Carolina Beach, NC 28458 Phone: 910 - 458-5798 Eagle’s Nest Camp FAX: 910 - 458-3722 43 Hart Road Inrernet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ Pisgah Forest, NC 28708 fofi.html Phone: 336 - 761-1040 Fax: 336 - 727-0030 Fort Macon State Park Internet: http://www.enf.org/camp.htm Post Office Box 127 Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 Earthshine Mountain Lodge Phone: 252 - 726-3775 Route 1, Box 216-C Fax: 252 - 726-2497 Lake Toxaway, NC 28747 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ Phone: 828 - 862-4207 foma.html Internet: http://www. earthshinemtnlodge.com Goose Creek State Park Environmental Education and Visitors Center Edenton National Fish Hatchery 2190 Camp Leach Road Post Office Box 329 Washington, NC 27889 Edenton, NC 27932 Phone: 252 - 923-2191 Phone: 252 - 482-4118 FAX: 252 - 923-0052 FAX: 252 - 482-2106 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ Internet: http://www.edenton.fws.gov gocr.html
Energy Explorium Gorges State Park 13339 Hagers Ferry Road NG03E Post Office Box 100 Huntersville, NC 28078 Sapphire, NC 28774 Phone: 704 - 875-5600 Phone: 828 - 966-9099 or 800 - 777-0003 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ Fax: 704 - 875-5602 gorg.html
84 Grandfather Mountain Howell Woods Environmental Post Office Box 129 Learning Center Linville, NC 28646 6601 Devil’s Racetrack Road Phone: 800 - 468-7325 Four Oaks, NC 27524 Fax: 828 - 733-2608 Phone: 919 - 938-0115 Internet: http://www.grandfather.com FAX: 919 - 938-0224
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Imagination Station Science Museum 9275 Tremont Road Post Office Box 2127 Townsend, TN 37882 Wilson, NC 27894 Phone: 865 - 448-6709 Phone: 252 - 291-5113 FAX: 865 - 448-9250 FAX: 252 - 291-2968 Internet: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/ Internet: http://www.imaginescience.org tremont.htm Iredell Museum of Arts and Heritage Gull Rock Art and Nature Center 1335 Museum Road 3697 Gull Rock Road Statesville, NC 28625 Engelhard, NC 27824 Phone: 704 - 873-4734 Phone: 252-925-4641 FAX: 704 - 873-4407
Hammocks Beach State Park The JC Raulston Arboretum 1572 Hammocks Beach Road at NC State University Swansboro, NC 28584 Department of Horticultural Science Phone: 910-326-4881 or 3553 Box 7609 FAX: 910-326-2060 Raleigh, NC 27695 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ Phone: 919 - 515-3132 habe.html FAX: 919 - 515-7747 Internet: http://www.webbench.ncsu. Hanging Rock State Park Visitor Center edu/jcra Post Office Box 278 Danbury, NC 27016 Jockey’s Ridge State Park Phone: 336-593-8480 Post Office Box 592 FAX: 336-593-9166 Nags Head, NC 27959 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/ Phone: 252 - 441-7132 parkproject/haro.html FAX: 252 - 441-8416 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ Harris Energy and Environmental Center jori.html Harris Plant Visitors Center - CP&L 3932 New Hill - Holleman Road Jones Lake State Park New Hill, NC 27562 113 Jones Lake Drive Phone: 919 - 362-3261 Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Internet: http://www.cplc.com Phone: 910 - 588-4550 FAX: 910 - 588-4322 Highlands Nature Center Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ Post Office Box 580 jone.html Highlands, NC 28741 Phone: 828 - 526-2623 Jordan Lake Educational State Forest or 828 - 526-2602 2832 Big Woods Road FAX: 828 - 526-2797 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Internet: http://www.wcu.edu/hibio/ Phone: 919-542-1154 NATURE.htm FAX: 919-542-1707 Intenet: http://www.dfr.state.nc.us/ Holmes Educational State Forest efs/jordon_lake_efs.htm Route 4, Box 308 Hendersonville, NC 28739 Jordan Lake State Recreation Area Phone: 828 - 692-0100 280 State Park Road FAX: 828 - 698-0086 Apex, NC 27502 Internet: http://www.dfr.state.nc.us/ Phone: 919 - 362-0586 esf/holmes_esf.htm FAX: 919 - 362-1621 Intenet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ Horizons Unlimited jordindex.html 1636 Parkview Circle Salisbury, NC 28144 Phone: 704 - 639-3004 Fax: 704 - 639-3015
85 The Joseph Andres Gutierrez Geology Lumber River State Park & Earth Science Education Center 2819 Princess Ann Road Post Office Box 4239 Orrum, NC 28369 Winston-Salem, NC 27115 Phone: 910 - 628-9844 Phone: 336 - 767-4600 FAX: 910 - 628-5643 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/ Kerr Lake State Recreation Area parkproject/luri.html 269 Glass House Road Henderson, NC 27536 McDowell Nature Center Phone: 252 - 438-7791 15222 York Road FAX: 252 - 438-7582 Charlotte, NC 28278 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/ Phone: 704 - 588-5224 parkproject/kelaindex.html FAX: 704 - 588-5226
Lake Higgins Medoc Mountain State Park Environmental Education Center Post Office Box 400 4235 Hamburg Mill Road Hollister, NC 27844 Summerfield, NC 27358 Phone: 252 - 586-6588 Phone: 336 - 643-4295 FAX: 252 - 445-4826 FAX: 336 - 643-4295 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ memo.html Lake James State Park Post Office Box 340 Merchants Millpond State Park Nebo, NC 28761 71 US Hwy. 158 East Phone: 828 - 652-5047 Gatesville, NC 27938 FAX: 828 - 659-8911 Phone: 252 - 357-1911 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/ FAX: 252 - 357-0149 parkproject/laja.html Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ memi.html Lake Norman State Park 159 Inland Sea Lane Mitchell 4-H Educational Center Troutman, NC 28166 247 4-H Camp Road Phone: 704 - 528-6350 Swansboro, NC 28584 FAX: 704 - 528-5623 Phone: 910 - 326-3172 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/ FAX: 910 - 326-2124 parkproject/dupo.html Morehead Planetarium Lake Mattamuskeet Lodge 250 East Franklin Street Route 1, Box N-2 CB# 3480, UNC-CH Swan Quarter, NC 27885 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Phone: 252 - 796-3008 Phone: 919 - 962-1236 FAX: 919 - 962-1238 Internet: http://www.morehead.unc.edu Lake Waccamaw State Park 1866 State Park Drive Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 Morrow Mountain State Park Phone: 910 - 646-4748 49104 Morrow Mountain Road FAX: 910 - 646-4915 Albemarle, NC 28001 Inrernet: http://ils.unc.edu/ Phone: 704 - 982-4402 parkproject/lawa.html FAX: 704 -982-5323 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ momo.html Latta Plantation Park 5225 Sample Road Huntersville, NC 28078 Mount Jefferson State Natural Area Phone: 704 - 875-1391 Post Office Box 48 FAX: 704 - 875-1394 Jefferson, NC 28640 Internet: http://www.parkandrec.com Phone: 336 - 246-9653 FAX: 336 - 246-3386 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ Long Branch moje.html Environmental Education Center PO Box 369, Big Sandy Mush Creek Leicester, NC 28748 Phone: 828 - 683-3662 FAX: 828 - 683-9211 Internet: http://main.nc.us/LBEEC/
86 Mount Mitchell State Park New River State Park Route 5, Box 700 1447 Wagoner Access Road Burnsville, NC 28714 Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone: 828 - 675-4611 Phone: 336 - 982-2587 FAX: 828 - 675-9655 FAX: 336 - 982-3943 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ momi.html neri.html
Mountain Farm School – Great Smoky North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Mountains National Park 2201 Fort Fisher Boulevard 150 Hwy. 441 N Kure Beach, NC 28449 Cherokee, NC 28719 Phone: 910 - 458-8257 Phone: 828 - 497-1900 FAX: 910 - 458-6812 FAX: 828 - 497-1910 Internet: http:// www. ncaquariums.com Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station North Carolina Aquarium 2000 Fanning Bridge Road at Pine Knoll Shores Fletcher, NC 28732 Post Office Box 580 Phone: 828 - 684-7197 Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 FAX: 828 - 684-7503 Phone: 252 - 247-4003 FAX: 252 - 247-0663 Mountain Trail Outdoor School Internet: http:// www. Post Office Box 250 ncaquariums.com Hendersonville, NC 28793 Phone: 828 - 692-9136 North Carolina Aquarium FAX: 828 - 696-3589 on Roanoke Island Internet: http://www.kanuga.org/ Post Office Box 967 mtos.htm Manteo, NC 27954 Phone: 252-473-3494 Museum of Coastal Carolina FAX: 252-473-1980 21 East Second Street Internet: http://www.aquariums.state. Ocean Isle, NC 28469 nc.us/ri/ Phone: 910 - 579-1016 FAX: 910 - 579-1016 The North Carolina Arboretum Internet: http://www. 100 Frederick Law Olmstead Way discoveryplace.org Asheville, NC 28806 Phone: 828 - 665-2492 Nags Head Woods Preserve FAX: 828 - 665-2371 701 W. Ocean Acres Drive Internet: http://www.ncarboretum.org Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 Phone: 252 - 441-2525 North Carolina Botanical Garden FAX: 252 - 441-1271 CB# 3375 Totten Center Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Natural Science Center of Greensboro Phone: 919 - 962-0522 4301 Lawndale Drive FAX: 919 - 962-3531 Greensboro, NC 27455 Internet: http://unc.edu/depts/ncbg/ Phone: 336 - 288-3769 FAX: 336 - 288-0545 North Carolina Coastal Federation Internet: http://greensboro.com/ 3609 Highway 24 sciencecenter/ Newport, NC 28570 Phone: 252 - 393-8185 Nature Museum or 800 - 232-6210 1658 Sterling Road FAX: 252 - 393-7508 Charlotte, NC 28209 Internet: http://www.nccoast.org Phone: 704 - 372-6261 FAX: 704 - 333-8948 North Carolina Estuarium Internet: http://www. 223 East Water Street discoveryplace.org Washington, NC 27889 Phone: 252 - 948-0000 Neuseway Nature Center FAX: 252 - 948-4747 401 W. Caswell Street Internet: http://www. Kinston, NC 28501 partnershipforthesounds.com Phone: 252-939-3367
87 North Carolina Maritime Museum Piedmont Environmental Center 315 Front Street 1220 Penny Road Beaufort, NC 28516 High Point, NC 27265 Phone: 252 - 728-7317 Phone: 336 - 883-8531 FAX: 252 - 728-2108 FAX: 336 - 883-8537 Internet: http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc. Internet: http://www. us/maritime/default.htm piedmontenvironmental.com
North Carolina Pilot Mountain State Park Museum of Life and Science Route 3, Box 21 433 Murray Avenue Pinnacle, NC 27043 Durham, NC 27704 Phone: 336 - 325-2355 Phone: 919 - 220-5429 FAX: 336 - 325-2751 FAX: 919 - 220-5575 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ Internet: http://www.ncmls.org pimo.html
North Carolina National Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education Estuarine Research Reserve Post Office Box 1600 Post Office Box 1040 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Beaufort, NC 28516 Phone: 828 - 877-4413 Phone: 252 - 728-2170 FAX: 828 - 877-4792 FAX: 252 - 728-6273 Internet: http://www.state.nc.us/ Internet: http://www.ncnerr.org wildlife/
North Carolina Outward Bound School Pocosin Arts, Inc. 2582 Riceville Road Post Office Box 690 Asheville, NC 28805 Columbia, NC 27925 Phone: 1-888-75-NCOBS Phone: 252 - 796-2787 FAX: 828-299-3928 FAX: 252 - 796-1685 Inrernet: http://www.ncobs.org Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge North Carolina Museum 3255 Shore Drive of Natural Sciences Creswell, NC 27928 11 West Jones Street Phone: 252 - 797-4431 Raleigh, NC 27626 FAX: 252 - 797-7106 Phone: 919 - 733-7450 Internet: http://www. FAX: 919 - 733-1573 pocosinlakes.fws.gov Internet: http://www. naturalsciences.org Raven Rock State Park Route 3, Box 1005 North Carolina Zoological Park Lillington, NC 27546 4401 Zoo Parkway Phone: 910 - 893-4888 Asheboro, NC 27203 FAX: 910 - 814-2200 Phone: 336 - 879-7000 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ FAX: 336 - 879-2891 raro.html Internet: http://nczoo.org Reedy Creek Environmental Center Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge 2900 Rocky River Road Post Office Box 1969 Charlotte, NC 28215 Manteo, NC 27954 Phone: 704 - 598-8857 Phone: 252 - 473-1131 FAX: 704 - 599-1770 FAX: 252 - 473-1668 Internet: http://www.ohwy.com/cn/ Rendezvous Mountain p/peislnwr.htm Educational State Forest 1956 Rendezvous Mountain Road Pettigrew State Park Purlear, NC 28665 2252 Lake Shore Road Phone: 336 - 667-5072 Creswell, NC 27928 FAX: 336 - 903-8720 Phone: 252 - 797-4475 Internet: http://www.dfr.state.nc.us/ FAX: 252 - 797-7405 esf/esf.html Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/ parkproject/pett.html
88 River Park North - Walter L. Stasavich Singletary Lake State Park Science and Nature Center 6707 NC 53 Highway East Post Office Box 7207 Kelly, NC 28448 Greenville, NC 27835 Phone: 910 - 669-2928 Phone: 252-329-4562 FAX: 910 - 669-2034 or 252-329-4561 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/sila.html FAX: 252-329-5999 Internet: http://www.riverparknorth/ SOAR — Success Oriented riverparknorth.html Achievement Realized Post Office Box 388 Roanoke/Cashie River Center Balsam, NC 28707 112 West Water Street Phone: 828 - 456-3435 Windsor, NC 27983 FAX: 828 - 456-3449 Phone: 252 - 794-2001 Internet: http://www.soarnc.org/ FAX: 252 - 794-5202 index.shtml
Rockfish Outdoor Center South Mountains State Park 226 Rockfish Road 30001 South Mountain Park Avenue Parkton, NC 28371 Connelly Springs, NC 28612 Phone: 910 - 425-3529 Phone: 828 - 433-4772 FAX: 910 - 425-8665 FAX: 828 - 433-4772 Internet: http://www.fayetteville.com/ Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ rockfish somo.html
Rocky Mount Children’s Museum The Stevens Nature Center at Hemlock 1610 Gay Street Bluffs Nature Preserve Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Lisa Richardson, Educational Specialist Phone: 252 - 972-1167 2616 Kildaire Farm Road FAX: 252 - 972-1535 Cary, NC 27511 Internet: http://www.ci.rocky- Phone: 919 - 387-5980 mount.nc.us/museum FAX: 919 - 387-8160
San-Lee Environmental Education & Stone Mountain State Park Recreation Park 3042 Frank Parkway 572 Pumping Station Road Roaring Gap, NC 28668 Sanford, NC 27330 Phone: 336 - 957-8185 Phone: 919 - 776-6221 FAX: 336 - 957-3985 FAX: 919 - 775-1531 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ stmo.html Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Trinity Center Sound to Sea 1500 East Garrison Boulevard Environmental Education Program Gastonia, NC 28054 Post Office Drawer 380 Phone: 704 - 866-6908 Salter Path, NC 28575 FAX: 704 - 866-6041 Phone: 252 - 247-5600 Internet: http://schielemuseum.org FAX: 252 - 247-3290 Internet: http://www.trinityctr.com SciWorks – The Science Center & Environmental Park of Forsyth County Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest 400 West Hanes Mill Road 4803 Sweet Home Church Road Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Phone: 336 - 767-6730 Phone: 910 - 588-4161 FAX: 336 - 661-1777 FAX: 910 - 588-4101 Internet: http://www.sciworks.org Internet: http://www.dfr.state.nc.us/ esf/esf.htm Screech Owl Farm School 185 Screech Owl Tuttle Educational State Forest Moncure, NC 27559 Route 6, Box 417 Phone: 919 - 542-0333 Lenoir, NC 28645 FAX: 919 - 542-0333 Phone: 828 - 757-5608 Internet: http://www.screechowl.com FAX: 828 - 757-5693 Internet: http://www.dfr.enr.state.nc.us/ esf/esf.htm
89 W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir YMCA Camp Greenville Post Office Box 182 Post Office Box 390 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Cedar Mountain, NC 28718 Phone: 336 - 921-3390 Phone: 864 - 836-5785 or 3291 FAX: 336 - 921-2330 FAX: 864-836-3140 Internet: http://www.campgreenville.org Wake County Office Park Wake Soil & Water Conservation District YMCA Camp Hanes 4001-D Carya Drive 1225 Camp Hanes Road Raleigh, NC 27610 King, NC 27021 Phone: 919 - 250-1050 Phone: 336 - 983-3131 FAX: 919 - 250-1058 FAX: 336 - 983-4624 Internet: http://www.camphanes.org Weaver Education Center 300 South Spring Street Greensboro, NC 27401 Phone: 336 - 370-8282 FAX: 336 - 370-8287
West Point on the Eno Park 5101 North Roxboro Road Durham, NC 27704 Phone: 919 - 471-1623 Internet: http://www.ci.durham.nc.us/dpr
Western North Carolina Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road Asheville, NC 28805 Phone: 828 - 298-5600 FAX: 828 - 298-2644
Weyerhaeuser’s Cool Springs Environmental Education Center Weyerhaeuser Company PO Box 1391 New Bern, NC 28563 Phone: 252 - 633-7413 FAX: 252 - 633-7426
Weymouth Woods - Sandhills Nature Preserve 1024 Fort Bragg Road Southern Pines, NC 28387 Phone: 910 - 692-2167 FAX: 910 - 692-8042 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/ parkproject/wewo.html
William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27612 Phone: 919 - 571-4170 FAX: 919 - 571-4161 Internet: http://ils.unc.edu/ parkproject/wium.html
Wing Haven Garden and Bird Sanctuary 248 Ridgewood Avenue Charlotte, NC 28209 Phone: 704 - 331-0664 FAX: 704 - 331-9368
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