The Rachel Carson Reserve

Ben Wunderly, site manager of the Rachel Carson Reserve (and our former education curator), will give an overview of the reserve's history, natural features, and wildlife. The Rachel Carson Reserve, located in Carteret County just inside Beaufort Inlet, is comprised of a series of marshes, tidal flats, and upland islands. The 2,315 acres of combined habitat are dedicated as a nature preserve under the state’s Natural Heritage Program. The Rachel Carson Reserve is home to a diverse number of animals: various mammals, including its wild horses, more than 200 species of birds and even more types of marine life. Come learn about this coastal treasure and how important its protection is.

This program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history, coastal environment, and culture. The series is currently being held in the auditorium at Fort Macon.

You may also like the following events from North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort:

• This Friday, 12th September, 10:00 am, Bonehenge Whale Center Tour in Beaufort
• Next Wednesday, 17th September, 09:00 am, Hiking and History on Shackleford Banks in Harkers Island
• Next Thursday, 18th September, 11:00 am, Life Aboard Ship Means Going at Sea in Atlantic Beach