School
Students will learn all about the unique ecosystems of southeastern North Carolina on an environmental education boat tour with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours. Field trips allow students to get hands-on while identifying carnivorous swamps at the Green Swamp, discovering black water Cyprus at Town Creek, and looking for shorebird ecosystems at Masonboro and Hutaff Islands. Activities include studying coastal plants, examining tidal creek water quality, and collecting seashells and coastal marine invertebrate at the Cape Fear Local Barrier Islands. Field trips align with NC Standard Course of Study.
supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies.
topics covered:
Science, geography, nature, erosion, biology ecology, dunes, marine habitats, inlet waterways, island zones, salt marshes, animal science, living environment, plant science, conservation, stewardship.
contact info
Name: Captain Joe Abbate, Cape Fear Naturalist
Email: [email protected]
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ABOUT
Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours
Embark on an environmental adventure with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours on a 26-foot catamaran boat. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers will enjoy exploring the barrier islands, creeks, and inlets of Cape Fear on a variety of tours. Groups can visit North Carolina’s Masonboro Island, Lea-Hutaff Island, Bradley Creek and other areas during exciting excursions through natural scenery. Each tour offers opportunities for groups to spot wildlife, plants, and more. Educational eco-tours by Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours aim to raise conservation awareness about the sensitive habitats and wildlife that exist in North Carolina’s Cape Fear region. Field trip cruises leave from Blockade Runner Dock at Wrightsville Beach.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 9AM-11PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
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Scouts
Scout groups can work on Nature, Bird Study, and a variety of other science-related badges on excursions with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours. Scouts will love Fall Migratory Bird Tours, which give scouts a chance to see Black Skimmers, Piping Plovers, Clapper Rails, Oystercatchers and other birds. Other tours take scouts to Cape Fear Local Barrier Islands include to learn how to identify coastal plants, collect coastal marine invertebrate, and more. Scouts are also welcome aboard for holiday themed boat rides throughout the year.
supports scout badges in:
Environmental Science.
topics covered:
Science, geography, nature, erosion, bird study, biology ecology, dunes, marine habitats, inlet waterways, island zones, salt marshes, animal science, living environment, plant science.
contact info
Name: Captain Joe Abbate, Cape Fear Naturalist
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours
Embark on an environmental adventure with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours on a 26-foot catamaran boat. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers will enjoy exploring the barrier islands, creeks, and inlets of Cape Fear on a variety of tours. Groups can visit North Carolina’s Masonboro Island, Lea-Hutaff Island, Bradley Creek and other areas during exciting excursions through natural scenery. Each tour offers opportunities for groups to spot wildlife, plants, and more. Educational eco-tours by Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours aim to raise conservation awareness about the sensitive habitats and wildlife that exist in North Carolina’s Cape Fear region. Field trip cruises leave from Blockade Runner Dock at Wrightsville Beach.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 9AM-11PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>
Camp
Summer camp groups will enjoy the cool North Carolina breeze while learning about the state’s natural habitats with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours On field trip excursions, homeschoolers will identify carnivorous swamps at the Green Swamp, discover black water Cyprus at Town Creek, and look for shorebird ecosystems at Hutaff and Masonboro Islands. Activities include studying coastal plants, examining tidal creek water quality, and collecting marine invertebrate at the Cape Fear Local Barrier Islands.
contact info
Name: Captain Joe Abbate, Cape Fear Naturalist
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours
Embark on an environmental adventure with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours on a 26-foot catamaran boat. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers will enjoy exploring the barrier islands, creeks, and inlets of Cape Fear on a variety of tours. Groups can visit North Carolina’s Masonboro Island, Lea-Hutaff Island, Bradley Creek and other areas during exciting excursions through natural scenery. Each tour offers opportunities for groups to spot wildlife, plants, and more. Educational eco-tours by Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours aim to raise conservation awareness about the sensitive habitats and wildlife that exist in North Carolina’s Cape Fear region. Field trip cruises leave from Blockade Runner Dock at Wrightsville Beach.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 9AM-11PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>
Homeschool
Learn all about the unique ecosystems of southeastern North Carolina with your homeschool groups on one of Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours. Homeschoolers will learn about the function of barrier islands, mollusk ecology, shorebirds, and much more. Field trip activities can include collecting shells, a walk to the jetty, fishing, and a discussion on beach erosion. Fall Migratory Bird Tours are also available. Field trip content can be customized to meet your homeschool environmental studies curriculum.
topics covered:
Environmental studies, science, geography, nature, erosion, biology ecology, dunes, marine habitats, inlet waterways, island zones, salt marshes, animal science, living environment, plant science, conservation, stewardship.
contact info
Name: Captain Joe Abbate, Cape Fear Naturalist
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours
Embark on an environmental adventure with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours on a 26-foot catamaran boat. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers will enjoy exploring the barrier islands, creeks, and inlets of Cape Fear on a variety of tours. Groups can visit North Carolina’s Masonboro Island, Lea-Hutaff Island, Bradley Creek and other areas during exciting excursions through natural scenery. Each tour offers opportunities for groups to spot wildlife, plants, and more. Educational eco-tours by Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours aim to raise conservation awareness about the sensitive habitats and wildlife that exist in North Carolina’s Cape Fear region. Field trip cruises leave from Blockade Runner Dock at Wrightsville Beach.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 9AM-11PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>