FORE REEL at Holden BEACH, NC

04/04/2026

11/02/2025

07/30/2025

The hawksbill sea turtle has an elongated, tapered head that ends in a beak-like mouth, which gives it its common name. Its carapace (upper shell) is covered with thick, overlapping scutes that create a serrated appearance along the edges, resembling the edge of a saw or steak knife. The shell has an amber background with an irregular combination of light and dark streaks, predominantly black and mottled-brown.

Learn more ➡ https://savetheseaturtle.org/

07/02/2025

There’s still time to sign up for the next online Extension Gardener class that starts July 1st. You won’t want to miss Pest & Disease Management, the third class in the Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes series. In this class, you’ll learn how to identify and diagnose pests and diseases, and you’ll learn the Integrated Pest Management approach for a healthier, more productive garden. For a full course description and tuition schedule, go to go.ncsu.edu/pest_class. Tuition is $149 for the single course (discounts available to Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers and Extension professionals), or sign up for the entire Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes series and take advantage of a substantial discount. For information on the series, go to go.ncsu.edu/gardens-lawns-landscapes.

07/02/2025

07/02/2025

It's Day 1 of Plastic Free July! Choose one small step from remembering to carry your reusable bags to the grocery store to rockin' a reusable water bottle, taking that first step can lead to a lifetime of more sustainable habits. It will also inspire your friends and family to take that first step.

Single-use plastic bags and cups are dangerous to sea turtles and other marine life.


NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
Plastic Free July

07/02/2025