Upcoming Events
Visit the ECU Outer Banks Campus!The Coastal Studies Institute and ECU Outer Banks Campus host a variety of monthly, seasonal, and annual events and programs.
Please check back regularly for the most up-to-date list of upcoming events. Last updated November 4, 2024.
Monthly Events
GUIDED TOURS are offered on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 10 AM. Pre-registration is required.
- November 13 & 27
- December 11
SCIENCE ON THE SOUND occurs every third Thursday of the month, August- May. Pre-registration is NOT required, and the program is free to attend.
- Thursday, November 21, 6 PM- Elevating Stations: Preserving the Ocracoke Light Station Double Keepers Quarters presented by George Jaramillo (Historical Architect, National Parks Service- Outer Banks Group).
- Thursday, December 12*, 4 PM- Capstone Research Presentation by the 2024 Outer Banks Field Site students.
* Please note, the December installment of Science on the Sound will be held on the SECOND Thursday of the month at 4 PM.
FAMILY PROGRAMS are educational opportunities for elementary school-aged children and their accompanying adult(s). These events are offered 1-2 times per month, and the content changes seasonally. Each program incorporates fun, hands-on activities for experiential learning. Upcoming program dates include:
- November 6
- November 25
These programs will take place from 3:30-5 PM on each occurrence. Pre-registration is required.
Soundside Science Scouts
Because of the great success with the initial program, the Coastal Studies Institute plans to host mini-camp programs throughout the 2024-2025 school year on the following days:
- Monday, November 11
- Monday, Feb 10
- Friday, March 14
- Friday, April 25
These programs will occur from 9:00 AM- 3:30 PM each day and will be open to students ages 7 to 9. Pre-registration is required.