The NC Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve is a network of ten protected sites established for long-term research, education and stewardship.
Discover the wonders of Bird Island Reserve with us every 3rd Wednesday, starting this week! Join the Bird Island Stewards for a free guided nature walk to the Kindred Spirit Mailbox—no sign-up needed. See you there!
Our incredible interns in the Beaufort office completed a boating safety course and are now skilled and certified boat drivers. Thanks to Boat U.S. Foundation and Captain Ben for teaching them the rules of the water! 🚤 #
It's World Otter Day! Keep an eye out for river otters at any of our TEN reserve sites, like Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve, where a whole romp of otters was caught on camera! 📸 #RiverOtter#WildlifeWednesday
Happy World Turtle Day! Did you know North Carolina’s state reptile is the Eastern Box Turtle? Keep an eye out for this slow-and-steady state mascot next time you visit one of our ten Reserve sites!