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ILX AUGUST 25 - Codington

ILX AUGUST 27 - Snipes

ILX AUGUST 28 - Eaton

ILX SEPTEMBER 4 - Cape Fear Pender

ILX September 9 - Mary C. Williams

ILX September 10 - Pine Valley

ILX September 11 - College Park

ILX - September 17 - Holly Tree

ILX - September 21 - Wrightsville Beach

ILX - September 22 - Virginia Williamson

ILX - September 23 - Island Montessori

ILX - September 24 - Gregory

ILX - September 24 - New Horizons

We&#39;re so excited you want to be a part of our Island Explorer Program! Please register for any or all of our fall trips.&nbsp; HERE ARE OUR UPCOMING TRIPS:AUGUST 25, 2026 - Codington ElementaryVolunteers Needed: 8Volunteer Check-In: 9:30AM AUGUST 27, 2026 - Snipes Elementary Volunteers Needed: 8Volunteer Check-In: 9:30AM AUGUST 28, 2026 - Eaton ElementaryVolunteers Needed: 8Volunteer Check-In Time: 9:30AM SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 - Cape Fear Pender ElementaryVolunteers Needed: 8Volunteer Check-In Time: 9:30AM PLEASE NOTE: &nbsp;Check back for upcoming trips!&nbsp; We need 8 adult volunteers for each trip to the island (unless otherwise noted). Here are some facts to know before you sign up: <ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Trips leave Carolina Beach Yacht Basin [100 Carl Winnter Drive, Carolina Beach, NC] at 10:00am</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteers must arrive by 9:30 am</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteers will return to the Carolina Beach Yacht Basin no later than 1:00 pm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Transportation to and from Masonboro Island will be provided.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You may want to bring sunscreen, weather appropriate clothing and personal water or snacks.</li><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">When you arrive, you&rsquo;ll connect with a Carolina Ocean Studies staff member to receive a temporary parking pass and info you&#39;ll need to get started.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You will receive an email or text two-to-five days before your trip with weather updates and trip instructions.</li></ul> Here&#39;s what you might do while you&#39;re out there:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Help students put on and take off life jackets.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Funnel students from dock onto boat.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Help move gear to and from the Island stations.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Distribute water to students on the boat and on the island.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Manage the netting of crabs lured in by the students at the tidal creek station.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Record Tidal Creek data (#&nbsp;of crabs caught, water quality, etc&hellip;)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Remind students of the scavenger hunt boundaries at the beach station and help them find natural treasures from the beach.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Pick up litter.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Take pictures of the student field scientists having fun while learning on this wonderful island</li></ul> You may want to wear closed-toe/get-wet shoes, a hat and bring your own hydration/nutrition. Volunteers should be prepared to walk a few miles during the trip.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for being a part of ILX this season.&nbsp; Here are some facts to know before you sign up:<p fr-original-style='box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Proxima Nova", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(10, 37, 64); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; 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text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; width: 100%;'> Here&#39;s what you might do while you&#39;re out there:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Help students put on and take off life jackets.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Funnel students from dock onto boat.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Help move gear to and from the Island stations.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Distribute water to students on the boat and on the island.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Manage the netting of crabs lured in by the students at the tidal creek station.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Record Tidal Creek data (#&nbsp;of crabs caught, water quality, etc&hellip;)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Remind students of the scavenger hunt boundaries at the beach station and help them find natural treasures from the beach.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Pick up litter.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Take pictures of the student field scientists having fun while learning on this wonderful island</li></ul><p fr-original-style='box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Proxima Nova", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(10, 37, 64); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;' style='box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-family: "Proxima Nova", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(10, 37, 64); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; width: 100%;'> You may want to wear closed-toe/get-wet shoes, a hat and bring your own hydration/nutrition. Volunteers should be prepared to walk a few miles during the trip. Beth Andrewmasonboro.org@gmail.com

We're so excited you want to be a part of our Island Explorer Program! Please register for any or all of our fall trips.  HERE ARE OUR UPCOMING TRIPS:AUGUST 25, 2026 - Codington ElementaryVolunteers Needed: 8Volunteer Check-In: 9:30AM AUGUST 27, 2026 - Snipes Elementary Volunteers Needed: 8Volunteer Check-In: 9:30AM AUGUST 28, 2026 - Eaton ElementaryVolunteers Needed: 8Volunteer Check-In Time: 9:30AM SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 - Cape Fear Pender ElementaryVolunteers Needed: 8Volunteer Check-In Time: 9:30AM PLEASE NOTE:  Check back for upcoming trips!  We need 8 adult volunteers for each trip to the island (unless otherwise noted). Here are some facts to know before you sign up: <ul><li>Trips leave Carolina Beach Yacht Basin [100 Carl Winnter Drive, Carolina Beach, NC] at 10:00am</li><li>Volunteers must arrive by 9:30 am</li><li>Volunteers will return to the Carolina Beach Yacht Basin no later than 1:00 pm</li><li>Transportation to and from Masonboro Island will be provided.</li><li>You may want to bring sunscreen, weather appropriate clothing and personal water or snacks.</li><li>When you arrive, you’ll connect with a Carolina Ocean Studies staff member to receive a temporary parking pass and info you'll need to get started.</li><li>You will receive an email or text two-to-five days before your trip with weather updates and trip instructions.</li></ul> Here's what you might do while you're out there:<ul><li>Help students put on and take off life jackets.</li><li>Funnel students from dock onto boat.</li><li>Help move gear to and from the Island stations.</li><li>Distribute water to students on the boat and on the island.</li><li>Manage the netting of crabs lured in by the students at the tidal creek station.</li><li>Record Tidal Creek data (# of crabs caught, water quality, etc…)</li><li>Remind students of the scavenger hunt boundaries at the beach station and help them find natural treasures from the beach.</li><li>Pick up litter.</li><li>Take pictures of the student field scientists having fun while learning on this wonderful island</li></ul> You may want to wear closed-toe/get-wet shoes, a hat and bring your own hydration/nutrition. Volunteers should be prepared to walk a few miles during the trip.

Island Explorers Fall 2026

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Island Explorers Fall 2026

100 Carl Winner Dr

ILX AUGUST 25 - Codington

Free

ILX AUGUST 27 - Snipes

Free

ILX AUGUST 28 - Eaton

Free

ILX SEPTEMBER 4 - Cape Fear Pender

Free

ILX September 9 - Mary C. Williams

Free

ILX September 10 - Pine Valley

Free

ILX September 11 - College Park

Free

ILX - September 17 - Holly Tree

Free

ILX - September 21 - Wrightsville Beach

Free

ILX - September 22 - Virginia Williamson

Free

ILX - September 23 - Island Montessori

Free

ILX - September 24 - Gregory

Free

ILX - September 24 - New Horizons

Free