February 1-29
: Art Exhibit- NC Estuarium, Washington, NC Drawings by Bath Elementary School Students and Nature Photographs by Richard Havens are on display for the month of February. Mr. Havens’ sharp camera eye captures some unique close up ways of seeing the world of nature. Teacher Ruth Miller’s seventh and eight grade art students from Bath Elementary School display their fine drawings. The Estuarium is open Tuesday - Saturday./Files/Richard_Havens-_Golden_Northern_Bumble_Bee.jpg
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February 7
: Urban Conservation
The Roanoke/Cashie River Center-Windsor, NC - will host a program on Urban Conservation on Tuesday, February 7th, from 7-8 pm. Greg Hughes with the state Community Conservation Assistance program will talk about ways homeowners can conserve water, reduce nutrient and sediment runoff, and manage pesticides so that area rivers aren't damaged by these types of pollution. The program is free, but pre-registration is requested. Call the Roanoke/Cashie River Center at 252-794-2001 to register or get more information. The Roanoke/Cashie River Center is a facility of the Partnership for the Sounds. See our Roanoke/Cashie River Center page on Facebook.
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February 9-11
: Chuck May Decoy Memorabilia Display- NC Estuarium, Washington, NC This is a special display of renowned waterfowl carver Chuck May’s decoy memorabilia that was donated to the Estuarium. This exhibit will be on display for the weekend East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival and NC Decoy Carving Championships.
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February 11
: Children’s Decoy Painting Workshop- NC Estuarium, Washington, NC This activity is free but pre-registration is required. There are two classes: 9:00-10:00 and 10:30-11:30. Children must be between 4 and 12 years of age. They will be painting a miniature swan decoy. This annual event is co-sponsored by the East Carolina Wildfowl Guild in conjunction with the Wildlife Arts Festival. Call for reservations at 252-948-0000.
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February 16
: Birdhouse Building The Roanoke/Cashie River Center-Windsor, NC - will be holding a birdhouse building program on Thursday, February, 16th, from 3-4pm. Come out and hammer, nail, and paint a birdhouse that you can put in your yard for birds to use. We will be using scrap wood taken from various building projects so no new trees were cut for this program. The program will be limited to 12 children (K-6th grade). Come out and show nature you care by building a birdhouse for both the birds' enjoyment and yours. The program is free, but pre-registration is required. Call the Roanoke/Cashie River Center at 794-2001 to register or to get more information. The Roanoke/Cashie River Center is a facility of the Partnership for the Sounds
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February 17-20
: Fifteenth Annual Great Backyard Bird Count- NC Estuarium, Washington, NC Participate at the NC Estuarium, your own back yard, or contact Audubon directly at www.BirdCount.org. Plan to count birds for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count. Call the Estuarium for more information at 252-948-0000.
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