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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Masonboro Island

Wilmington, NC (http://www.ncnerr.org/pubsiteinfo/siteinfo/masonboro/masonboro.html)

Provider: North Carolina Coastal Reserve Program

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Appropriate grades
3–12
Subjects
science (biology and life science, environmental science)
Provider
North Carolina Coastal Reserve Program

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The largest undisturbed barrier island along the southern part of the North Carolina coast, Masonboro Island is located approximately five miles southeast of Wilmington. It is an essentially pristine barrier island and estuarine system. Part of the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve, the Masonboro Island site can only be reached by boat. There are public and private boat ramps in and near Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Interpreter led field trips are offered to specific Reserve sites depending on accessibility and staff availability. Plan to make your reservations two seasons ahead of time. Lesson Plans and pre-visit activities are available on the website. See the Teachers & Students area.