Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024. Please also mark your calendar for a rain date on Sunday, December 15!
Times: 9am to 5pm
Join us in the search for one of North Carolina’s rarest salamanders, the federally threatened Neuse River waterdog, found only in the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico River Basins in North Carolina. Learn from expert biologists, explore the natural history of the waterdog, observe historically collected specimens and participate in field monitoring of the species. Discover how you can bring the excitement of field research of this rare species into your classroom.
With support from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Project RESTORE (Rescuing Endangered Species Through Outreach, Restoration, and Education) will feature a suite of educational opportunities for teachers and students to participate in restoration and monitoring of imperiled and endangered species in eastern North Carolina.
Locations/Transportation: We will meet at the Museum in downtown Raleigh before heading to field sites in Johnston County. You can leave your vehicle parked in Raleigh and ride in Museum vans; we will return to Raleigh by 5pm.
Credit: 8 contact hours toward CEUs or Criteria II/III for North Carolina’s Environmental Education Certification Program
Registration: Register online
The full workshop fee is due when you register and payment is via credit card. Registration for most Educator Treks is on a first-come, first-served basis. Treks fill quickly, so register early!