Tuesday, November 14 at 6:00 pm, learn how to be a Beach Hero as two entertaining and enthusiastic members of the Oak Island Beach Preservation Society highlight the key roles beaches play in enriching humans’ lives, preserving plant and animal species, and protecting the environment. Topics will include storm surge protection; marine life and health dangers from beach litter; and beach cleanup, scholarship, and educational programs.
Both Sandbar Lecture co-facilitators live in Oak Island, North Carolina (NC) and enjoy using their skills, experience, and passion for coastal Carolina beaches to advocate for beach preservation. Co-facilitator Rosina Whitfield is a theatre director and educator, most recently as the Artistic Director of the Drama Center in Greensboro, NC. Co-facilitator Emily Dickinson enjoys finding ways to volunteer in her little piece of paradise.
The Sandbar Lecture Series brings local experts to speak about topics ranging from our coastal environment to Outer Banks history. Sandbar lectures are free with Museum admission, $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and $8 for children. The Museum will open at 5:00 pm prior to the lecture.
The Museum of Coastal Carolina is located at 21 East Second Street in Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
Admission is free for members. Non-member all-day admission effective March 31, 2022 is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (62+), $8 for children (3-12), and free for age 2 and under.
For more information, call 910-579-1016, visit www.museumplanetarium.org, or like us on Facebook.com /MuseumCoastalCarolina
