Get your feet wet at aquarium
Crabbing and clamming expedi
tions, canoe trips, bird-watching
tours of marshes, children's pro
grams and edible marine animal
workshops are among activities
planned this spring at the North
Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
Accessible via the Southport-Fort
Fisher ferry, the aquarium includes
exhibits of marine life found in
southeastern North Carolina, an?
auditorium for viewing film on life
found in local waterways, and a gift
shop featuring a variety of items
with nautical flair.
■ Discovery Room - This hands
on program introduces participants
to a variety of unique wetland habi
tats and the diversity of animal life
found in them. Saturday and
Sunday, noon; Monday, 3 p.m.
■ A Touchy Subject -- Uncover
the hidden world of clams, snails,
crabs, sea urchins, sea stars and
other aquatic invertebrates that
inhabit the coast. Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, 1 p.m.;
Saturday, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.;
Sunday, 11 a.m.
■ Select a Film — Step inside the
auditorium and select a film on a
variety of topics ranging from
sharks and whales to frogs and
ponds. Monday through Friday, 3 to
5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
■ Shark Bites -- Le'am the truth
about the toothsome creatures that
roam the world's oceans and see a
shark-feeding presentation. Tuesday,
Thursday and Sunday, 2:45 p.m.
■ Turtle Presentation -- Find out
more about these fascinating rep
tiles as the mysteries of their
lifestyles, species and habitats are
revealed. Friday, 3 p.m.
■ Food from the Sea — Learn
about and taste edible marine ani
* mals in this culinary workshop. Fee,
$5. Saturday, April 11,11 a.m.;
Saturday, May 9, 2 p.m.
H Gyotaku — Discover the ancient
Japanese art of fish printing. Fee, $8.
Saturdays, April 11 and April 25, 2
p.m.
■ Birding the Marsh - Explore
the world of marsh and shore birds
in this bird-watching extravaganza.
Fee, $3. Saturday, May 23,10 a.m.
■ Canoeing the Salt Marsh --
Take a three-hour exploration of the
Zeke's Island Estuarine Reserve by
canoe. Activities may include crab
bing, clamming, seining or birding.
Participants should be able to swim
and be capable of sustained physical
exertion. Ages 12 and older. Fee,
$10. Saturdays, April.4, May 2 and
May 30, 9 a.m.
■ Recreational Clamming and
Crabbing Combo — Join a hands-on
workshop focusing on the art and
fun of catching blue crabs and dig
ging for clams. Participants should
be prepared to get wet and muddy.
Tie-up or water shoes required.
Ages seven and older. Fee, $4.
Saturday, April 2; Sunday, May 3;
Saturday, May 16; Sunday, May 31,
10 a.m.
■ Salt Marsh and Crabbing
Expedition -- This combination
class will give participants the
opportunity to discover the activi
ties of marsh-dwelling animals and
the variety of plants found in this
rich environment, as well as take
part in recreational crabbing. Ages
seven and older. Fee, $5. Sunday,
April 19, 9 a.m., and Saturdays, May
16,10 a.m., and May 23,2 p.m.
■ Surf Fishing Workshop — This
program introduces participants to
the sport of saltwater fishing. All
equipment and bait provided. Ages
ten and older. Fee, $8. Sunday, April
5, 9 a.m.
■ Children's Discovery Time —
Creatures come alive in this story
telling and critter-creating program
designed for preschool children
ages two through five. The series
included 11 animals topics, such as
amphibians, turtles, reptiles and
dolphins. Fee, $3. Wednesdays,
April 8 and April 29, May 13, May
20 and May 27,10 a.m.
■ Holiday Button Crafts — Young
artists ages four and older can learn
to make Mother 's Day and Earth
Day buttons with glitter, paint, glue
and more. Fee, $4. Saturdays/April
18, 2 p.m., and May 9,10 a.m.
■ Aquarium Birthday Party --
Celebrate your child's special day at
the aquarium. Parents can choose
their own nautical themes and the
celebration includes an aquarium
instructor, a decorated classroom,
live animal presentations and take
home T-shirts.
Educational opportunities
at North Carolina Aquarium
'UnvJinb With the 'W/rnh
aboarb "Stephama...
Experience the beauty of dolphins at play, the serenity of a breathtaking Carolina sunset
and the excitement of being at the helm of our 37’ sloop. Departing from picturesQue Southport Marina.
❖ MORNING TOUR SAIL - 9:15 am
$29.00 per person
❖ AFTERNOON SAIL -1:00 pm
$29.00 per person
❖ SUNSET SAIL-5:30 pm
$32.00 per person
Cheese tray included
❖ MOONLIGHT SAIL
$32.00 per person
Call for sailing dates and times
4 person minimum
All trips are 3 hours and include complimentary beverages
Private Custom Charters Available -1 /2 day and full day - call for rates
Ask about our overnight accommodations - “Boat and Breakfast'
RESERVATIONS:
910-278-7249