Outer Banks: Outer Beach Exploration
Conducted by the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
When: Tuesday, December 9
Where: Avalon Fishing Pier, Mile Post 6
Escape to Gulf Stream beaches to see the variety of coastal beach life.
Learn why the Outer Banks beaches look different and become familiar with the array of animals that call these beaches home. You may even find that rare-colored sea glass to add to your collection.
The class is free, but please call ahead for reservations. For reservations, book online or call 252.453.0221 ex. 3.
History of Outer Banks Wild Horses
Currituck Heritage Park began their annual Winter Education Series in late November. The educational series stretches over four months and kicked off with the “ History of Hooves.”
The inaugural lecture was delivered by the Wild Horse Fund Director, Karen McCalpin, in the Old Corolla Schoolhouse, where the Wild Horse Fund houses its main offices, educational material, and store.
McCalpin described the history of wild horses on the Outer Banks’ northern beaches, stretching back in time for centuries. It is believed that during the 16th century Spanish explorers brought horses from Europe which eventually led to a surplus of horses on the East Coast in the 17th century. Unfortunately, those wild horses are becoming scarce today, and the Wild Horse Fund was developed to help protect the horses and champion their causes. The Wild Horse fund views education as one of its main tools towards the protection of the species.
A full description of the event can be found at the Daily Advance.
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