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SUMMARY:1st Saturday Seminar - Cooking the GOOS: Salinity\, sea level rise and the oceans
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Frederick Bingham\, professor in the Department of Physics & Physical Oceanography and Center for Marine Science at UNCW \nTopic: Salinity\, sea level rise and the oceans. Join us as Dr. Frederick Bingham will be talking about some of the ways that the ocean is observed\, including in situ (wet) instruments\, tide gauges and satellites relating them to how we observe and understand sea level rise. He will also talk about salinity\, how it is defined and measured\, how it is changing globally and how it is being monitored (or really not) in the Cape Fear River. \nBio: Dr. Frederick Bingham has been a professor in the Department of Physics & Physical Oceanography and Center for Marine Science at UNCW for almost 30 years (29). He has a PhD in Oceanography from the University of California San Diego\, and a Masters degree in Computer Science and Information Systems from UNCW. He has held previous positions at Tohoku University in Sendai\, Japan and the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Fred has spent his career studying the circulation of the oceans at large scales\, their interaction with the atmosphere\, their role in the climate\, and the importance of ocean salinity in all of that. He has over 50 published papers in the field and his research has been funded by NASA as a member of their Ocean Salinity Science Team since 2009. \n8:00 am – Doors open for coffee and pancakes\n9:00 am – Seminar begins \nNote: Pre-registration not required. In-person only. Coffee and pancakes at 8am\, presentation begins at 9am. The recording will be available online the following week.
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/1st-saturday-seminar-salinity/
LOCATION:Cape Fear River Watch Headquarters\, 617 Surry Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Saturday Seminars
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:CFRW will be partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful and hosting our monthly second Saturday cleanup. The cleanup will take place on April 8th\, from 9-11am. We are going to focus our efforts on the Greenfield Lake Watershed by cleaning up Squash Branch. This area will require kayaks to clean so if you have your own kayak please feel free to bring it! I will also bring some from CFRW. Parking can be found along Lake Branch Dr. across from Lake Forest Baptist Church(1626 Lake Branch Dr.). Look for the CFRW cleanup signs! We will provide pickers\, bags\, safety vests\, gloves\, and a good time. The areas along the banks can get a bit mucky so if you have waterproof boots bring them! As always remember to dress appropriately\, bring sunscreen\, and water. We hope to see you out there! \nClick here to register!
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/second-saturday-cleanup-3/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:April 2023 Paddle - Ivanhoe *Requires experience (Black River)
DESCRIPTION:This Paddle will be a little longer than past paddles.  We’ll paddle about 7 1/2 miles of the upper reaches of the Black River from the WRC put-in near Ivanhoe\, NC to Beatty’s Bridge.  This is a more advanced paddle and is not recommended for beginners.  There will be approximately 3 hours of paddling and some possible portages due to downed trees or blockages in the river.  In addition to a beautiful blackwater river\, expect snags\, strainers\, low water\, parking that is not ideal\, and a big hill at the takeout – this is not the paddle for first time paddlers. \nPaddlers can meet at the Cape Fear River Watch headquarters where we will meet to caravan\, or meet up with the caravan at the put in location.  We will meet at CFRW headquarters at 7:30 am for an 8:00am departure. Those meeting us at the put in should be there by 8:30am. Click HERE for a map to the put in location! You can enter your address into “Box A” to get specific directions from your location to the put in! \nAll paddlers should wear a PFD\, however those paddlers using CFRW boats are required to wear a PFD.  Other items to remember include sunscreen\, hat\, sunglasses\, water\, snack and water shoes if you would like to explore the beaches where oyster shells are present. You are welcome to bring your own kayak and supplies. \nIf you need to rent a boat they are just $25 for the day if you are a CFRW Member. If you would like to rent a boat please indicate such during your registration.  \nIf you would like to join or renew before the paddle\, you can click here to join online or call our office at 910-762-5606.  To help River Watch continue to bring you great programs like our Paddle Series and Educational Seminars\, we ask you make a $10 donation either online with your registration or by bringing cash or check to the paddle on Saturday.  THANK YOU! \nIf you need help the day of please call Kemp at 910-264-8036. Conditions may change in the period leading up to the paddle. Please check your email the night before and the morning of the paddle to ensure that the paddle has not been cancelled. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/april-2023-paddle-ivanhoe-requires-experience-black-river/
LOCATION:Cape Fear River Watch Headquarters\, 617 Surry Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greenfield Lake Family Day
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, we are partnering with Cape Fear Bird Observatory to co-host monthly\, family-friendly\, 1-hr long nature and birding walks. Our first walk will take place on Saturday\, April 15th from 9-10am. This short walk is geared towards kids & families who are new to birding. No equipment needed – we will have a few pairs of binoculars to share! We will be meeting at the Greenfield Lake Boathouse (298 Park St.) and hope your family can join us! Free! 
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/greenfield-lake-family-day/2023-04-15/
LOCATION:Greenfield Lake Boathouse\, 302 Willard St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mad Mole/CFRW Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:CFRW is excited to partner with Mad Mole and Keep New Hanover Beautiful for a “Pick Up and Pint Cleanup!” We will be focusing our efforts on a piece of land that drains into Bradley Creek. The cleanup will take place on April 15th from 9am-11am. We will be meeting at a parking lot at this address: 102 Autumn Hall Dr. Wilmington\, NC 28403. Just look for the CFRW cleanup signs! We will provide pickers\, bags\, safety vests\, gloves\, and a good time. As always remember to dress appropriately\, bring sunscreen\, and water. After the cleanup we will all be heading over to Mad Mole(6309 Boathouse Rd unit c\, Wilmington\, NC 28403) where we can enjoy a hard earned beer brewed by their solar powered brewery! We hope to see you out there! \nClick here to register!
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/mad-mole-cfrw-cleanup/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:Spring Eco Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Greenfield Lake Walking Eco Tour!   \nJoin us for a leisurely\, 1-hour walking eco-tour of Greenfield Lake. Greenfield Lake is a cypress dome ecosystem in the heart of Wilmington. You will learn about the flora and fauna\, environmental impacts\, and best management practices of Greenfield Lake while your guide identifies plants and animals along the way! Greenfield Lake harbors a surprising amount of wildlife\, including alligators\, anhingas\, yellow-bellied sliders\, and several varieties of herons and egrets. \nThis tour is open to all ages! Please consider bringing: sunscreen\, a hat\, sunglasses\, water\, and comfortable walking shoes. \nPlease meet at the Greenfield Lake Boathouse. Parking is at 298 Park St.\, Wilmington\, NC 28401. Once parked\, walk towards the lake and you will see the boathouse on your right. Fee is $5.
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/march-eco-tour/2023-04-18/
LOCATION:Greenfield Lake Boathouse\, 302 Willard St.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wilmington Earth Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come see CFRW at the Earth Day Festival\, April 22nd\, at Long Leaf Park\, 314 Pine Grove Dr\, Wilmington\, NC 28409. For more information visit https://www.wilmingtonearthday.com/
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/wilmington-earth-day-festival/
LOCATION:Longleaf Park\, 314 Pine Grove Drive\, Wilmington\, 28409
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SUMMARY:Bellamy Mansion Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Come see us at the Bellamy Mansion Family Fun Day! \n“Family Fun Day is an annual FREE community event where visitors enjoy pony rides\, a petting zoo\, face painting\, storytelling\, games\, arts & crafts\, live music and MORE!”
URL:https://capefearriverwatch.org/event/bellamy-mansion-family-fun-day/
LOCATION:Bellamy Mansion\, 503 Market Street\, Wilmington\, 28401
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