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Roanoke/Cashie River Center
Open Tuesday-Saturday, this is a great place to take students to learn more about the wetlands and the history of the area.
http://www.partnershipforthesounds.org/RoanokeCashieRiverCenter.aspx
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- Lesson plan: Ecosystem Services - Water Purification This lesson teaches students the importance of healthy ecosystems by investigating the example of natural water purification. Students will learn how ecosystems remove pollution from the water and how much it costs humans to do this artificially once ecosystems are no longer healthy.
- Lesson plan: StreamWatch This lesson is intended as a long term project to determine the overall health of a stream or wetland. Students identify seasonal changes that occur within the ecosystem, ideally with a minimum of bimonthly or monthly monitoring.
- Surf Your Watershed Find about the watershed near your hometown, get answers to watershed questions, and read watershed news.
- The Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds Students can learn about watersheds and how to protect the nation's water resources.
Related pages
- Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center: One of the best field trip opportunities in northeast North Carolina, Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Center provides educational tours and programs in the conservation of rare and endangered waterfowl.
- The Cradle of Forestry in America - The Birthplace of Forest Conservation in America: The rich history of the Biltmore Forest School combined with the diverse Pisgah National Forest offers students a unique educational experience at the Cradle of Forestry.
- Schoolhouse of Wonder: The nature programs offered by the Schoolhouse of Wonder can be held at the Nature Center or in your classroom. With hands-on experience, students learn the importance of taking care of the Earth.
Learn more
- Learn more about Bertie County, North Carolina, biology, bird migrations, ecology, environmental science, fish, flood plains, hardwood forests, life science, nature centers, science, and wildlife.
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Located 112 West Water Street on Hwy 17 in Windsor the Roanoke/Cashie River Center provides hands-on exhibits, a boardwalk, a Cultural Heritage Walk, historic artifacts, an outdoor amphitheater, a wetlands restoration pond, a gift shop, classroom and educational programs, community activities and more. The center is operated by The Partnership for the Sounds. Call 252-794-2001 for more information.
Also see: Environmental Education Centers in North Carolina - Roanoke/Cashie River Center for more information.