Celebrate Earth Day at Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center!
This coming year, Sturgeon City is doing something a little different. We are returning to our roots by transforming the Friday closest to Earth Day into a premier indoor and outdoor learning experience focused on hands-on discovery and environmental stewardship.
Join us as we celebrate our planet with a day dedicated to interactive education, featuring a variety of stations and guest experts from our community’s leading environmental organizations.
For Schools: Morning Field Trips
Time Slots: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM We are inviting local schools to experience the magic of Earth Day. To ensure every student has a high-quality experience, each field trip is scheduled for a two-hour block.
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Timed Entry: Your two-hour window begins at drop-off. For example, if a bus arrives at 10:30 AM, student pickup will be at 12:30 PM.
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Pricing: Students are $8.00 each.
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Staff & Chaperones: Teachers attend for free. Chaperones are $8.00 each and may pay through the school or individually upon arrival.
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Easy Invoicing: To keep things simple for educators, schools can be invoiced after the event based on the final headcount of students in attendance.
- Note on Meals: Due to space limitations on-site, lunch will not be permitted at the center.
For Homeschoolers & Families: Afternoon Session
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM We are opening specifically for the homeschool community and local families to explore our educational stations!
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Interactive Learning: Spend two hours rotating through diverse stations led by Sturgeon City educators and our environmental partners. There is plenty to see, do, and learn!
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Pricing: $8.00 per person.
- Note on Meals: Because we have limited space available, we kindly ask that families do not bring lunches or picnic on-site during this event.
Partners Attending:
A Time for Science- NCMNS at Greenville & Contentnea Creek
Ecological Marine Adventures
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
Marine CSI: Coastal Science Investigations
Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium
NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
NC Cooperative Extension
Onslow County EMS
Onslow County Health Department
Onslow County Schools
YMCA New River
