Resources For Parents 
| Name | Contact/Website/Email | Brief Explanation | Grade Level | Type |
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| Airlie Gardens | 300 Airlie Road Wilmington, NC 28403 910-798-7700 |
Airlie Gardens is a historic public garden with cultural and environmental education for the residents and visitors of New Hanover County. | K-12 | Places to Visit, Special Events |
| Battleship North Carolina | #1 Battleship Road Wilmington, NC 28401 910-251-5797 |
Visit the Battleship North Carolina for a self guided tour, or visit the website for a calendar of special events | K-12 | Places to Visit |
| Boy Scouts of America – Pinewood Derby | Doug Clevinger Executive Director 910.395.1100 x 15 P. O. Box 7156 Wilmington, NC 28406 |
The pinewood derby is a racing event for Cub Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America. Cub Scouts, with the help of parents, build their own cars from wood, usually from kits containing a block of pine, plastic wheels and metal axles. | 3-8 | After School (for scouts) |
| Cape Fear Museum | 814 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.798.4350 |
The Cape Fear Museum of Science and History offers educational exhibits and programs related to the history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear region. | K-8 | Places to Visit |
| Cape Fear River Watch | Kemp Burdette Riverkeeper/ Executive Director 910-762-5606 kemp@cfrw.us 617 Surry Street Wilmington, NC 28401 |
Cape Fear River Watch has been working to protect and improve the water quality of the Cape Fear River Basin since 1993. In addition to supporting the work of the Cape Fear Riverkeeper as a member of the Waterkeeper Alliance, CFRW offers a variety of Environmental Education, Action and Advocacy programs for all residents of the Cape Fear River watershed. River Watch has developed a wide-ranging environmental education curriculum at its Greenfield Lake facility. Three or more 60-90 minute lessons, taught by a professional naturalist, can be strung together for an exciting introduction to the wetlands environment that children (and teachers) will long remember. | K-12 | Curriculum, Field Trips, Classroom presentations, online resources |
| Cape Fear Serpentarium | 20 Orange Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-762-1669 |
The Serpentarium offers a close up look at the care and study of reptiles. The Serpentarium is open from 11AM to 5PM on weekdays, 11AM to 6PM Saturdays and Sundays. All tickets are $8.00. | K-12 | Places to Visit |
| Carolina Beach State Park | 1010 State Park Road PO Box 475 Carolina Beach, NC 28428 910-458-8206 |
With a marina providing access to some of North Carolina's best fishing spots, a secluded camping area beneath towering trees, and miles of hiking trails that traverse a variety of distinct habitats--not to mention the presence of the Venus flytrap, one of the world's most unique carnivorous plants--it's no wonder Carolina Beach State Park is a popular coastal attraction. Located in an area steeped in both history and natural diversity, the park includes a visitor's center with exhibits depicting the wonders of its environment. Visit Carolina Beach State Park to relax, enjoy nature or embark on an eye-opening adventure. | K-12 | Places to Visit |
| Children’s Museum of Wilmington | 910-254-3534 116 Orange Street Wilmington, NC 28403 |
The Children’s Museum offers children ages 1-10 the opportunity to explore and better understand the arts, sciences, culture and more through engaging exhibits and programs. | K-5 | Places to Visit |
| Continental Math League | cmleague@optonline.net |
Offers math and science clubs and contests as a supplement to school programs. | 4-12 | After School, Contests |
| Duke TIP Program | Duke University Talent Identification Program 919-668-9153 eswartzlander@tip.duke.edu |
Offers a wide array of programs and services to help gifted students reach their potential. | 4-12 | Summer Camps |
| Halyburton Park | 4099 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28412 910-341-0075 |
Halyburton Park offers a nature preserve, walking/bike trail and nature programs. | P-8 | Places to Visit, Summer Camps |
| Ingram Planetarium | 910-575-0033 7625 High Market Street Sunset Beach, NC 28468 |
Sky Theater programs, laser music shows, and other activities about astronomy, science, and space exploration. Paul Dennis Science Hall has hands-on science and astronomy activities. | K-6 | Places to Visit |
| Junior Rangers | Sean Higgins Environmental Education sean.higgins@ncdenr.gov 919-733-4181 Carolina Beach State Park Junior Rangers 1010 State Park Road PO Box 475 Carolina Beach, NC 28428 |
Explore, learn and help out with any of North Carolina’s 39 state parks. |
1-6 | Places to Visit |
| Moores Creek National Battlefield | 40 Patriots Hall Drive |
The National Park Service manages Moores Creek National Battlefield as a historical site, encompassing 87.75 acres in rural Pender County. Although the main focus of the park is to learn about the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge and life in colonial North Carolina, there are significant opportunities for environmental education. | K-12 | Field Trips |
| New Hanover County Arboretum | 6206 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 910-798-7660 |
Offers a variety of activities focused on environmental education and horticulture. | K-12 | Places to Visit |
| NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher | ffmail@ncaquariums.com 910-458-7468 900 Loggerhead Road Kure Beach, NC 28449 |
Exhibit galleries are open 362 days a year, 9am-5pm daily. | K-12 | Places to Visit, Summer Camps |
| NC State Parks | N.C. Division of Parks & Recreation |
Children gain an appreciation of North Carolina's cultural and natural heritage and learn about careers in natural resources. |
K-12 | Online Resources |
| North Carolina Science Festival | 919-843-8329 250 East Franklin Street Campus Box 3480 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 https://www.facebook.com/ncsciencefestival |
The North Carolina Science Festival is a multi-day celebration showcasing science and technology. The Festival highlights the educational, cultural and financial impact of science in our state. Through hands-on activities, science talks, lab tours, nature experiences, exhibits and performances, the Festival engages a wide range of public audiences while inspiring future generations. The North Carolina Science Festival and others like it offer an opportunity to celebrate science in fun and welcoming settings. This Festival provides the opportunity to cultivate a positive environment that encourages children to pursue science-related careers and encourages businesses to invest in North Carolina. |
K-12 | Collaborative Initiatives |
| Poplar Grove Plantation | 910-686-9518 10200 US Highway 17 N. Wilmington, NC 28411 |
Offers a few different programs highlighting how life has changed over the last 150 years. Highlights include technologies then and now. | K-3 | Places to Visit |
| Progress Energy Visitors Center | 910-457-6041 8520 River Road, (Highway 87) Southport, NC |
Hands on & visual presentations of over 30 energy related exhibits covering production of electricity, electrical safety, alternative energy sources and energy conservation. Admission is free. | K-8 | Places to Visit |
| Project Wild | Mike Campbell Coastal Outreach Educator NC Wildlife Resources Commission mike.campbell@ncwildlife.org 252-670-0090 P.O. Box 14170 New Bern, NC 28561 |
Curriculum for habitats and wildlife. See calendar for programs in North Carolina. | K-12 | Special Events |
| Science Fair | Mr. Christoper Gordon Assistant Director Center for Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics 910-962-3168 601 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28403 gordoncr@uncw.edu 910-962-4266 |
The Center for Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics proudly sponsors the Southeast Regional Science Fair with support from the Chancellor's Office at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. |
3-12 | STEM Competition |
| Science Olympiad Wilmington Regional Competition (Middle and High School) | Dr. Dennis Kubasko Regional Co-Director 910-962-3168 601 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28403 kubaskod@uncw.edu Ms. Kim Bierstedt Regional Co-Director kimberly.bierstedt@nhcs.net |
North Carolina Science Olympiad (NCSO) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to attract and retain the pool of K-12 students entering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees and careers in North Carolina. Every year NCSO hosts its regional tournaments on the University of North Carolina Wilmington's campus. These tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of different hands-on, interactive, challenging and inquiry-based events that are well balanced between the various disciplines of biology, earth science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, engineering and technology. | 6-12 | STEM Competition |
| Science Olympiad Wilmington Regional Competition (Elementary School) | Ms. Beth Brampton Regional Co-Director Science Resource Teacher Gregory School of Science, Mathematics and Technology 910-251-6185 bbrampto@nhcs.net Ms. Kim Bierstedt Regional Co-Director Science K-12 Lead Resource Specialist New Hanover County Schools 910-254-4335 kimberly.bierstedt@nhcs.net |
North Carolina Science Olympiad (NCSO) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to attract and retain the pool of K-12 students entering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees and careers in North Carolina. Every year NCSO hosts its regional tournaments on the University of North Carolina Wilmington's campus. These tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of different hands-on, interactive, challenging and inquiry-based events that are well balanced between the various disciplines of biology, earth science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, engineering and technology. | 3-6 | STEM Competition |
| UNCW MarineQuest | Jeremy Burnett, Coordinator MarineQuest 910-962-2640 burnettj@uncw.edu |
MarineQuest offers students of all ages the opportunity to explore, discover and value our marine habitats. | K-12 | Weekend programs, Summer camps |
| Watson School of Education, Web-based Resources - Math | WSE First Years of Teaching Support Program |
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K-12 | Learning Resources |
| Watson School of Education, Web-based Resources - Science | WSE First Years of Teaching Support Program |
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K-12 | Learning Resources |
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