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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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8 environmental stewardship Events Found
Fleeting Beauty of Spring Ephemerals
The first heralds of spring appear not in towering trees but on the forest floor--small, delicate plants known as spring ephemerals. These fleeting beauties emerge quickly to capture sunlight before the canopy closes and summer begins. Though their season is brief, their impact is lasting. Hear from Longwood Senior Land Stewardship Technician Pandora Young as they describe how Longwood protects, manages, and cares for these charismatic native flowers. Discover practical steps you can take to help these spring beauties flourish and learn how their presence reveals the health of the forests we all depend on.
Conservatory Ballroom, Longwood Gardens
Free
3/7/26
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7
Fleeting Beauty of Spring Ephemerals
The first heralds of spring appear not in towering trees but on the forest floor--small, delicate plants known as spring ephemerals. These fleeting beauties emerge quickly to capture sunlight before the canopy closes and summer begins. Though their season is brief, their impact is lasting. Hear from Longwood Senior Land Stewardship Technician Pandora Young as they describe how Longwood protects, manages, and cares for these charismatic native flowers. Discover practical steps you can take to help these spring beauties flourish and learn how their presence reveals the health of the forests we all depend on.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 6:00 PM ET
Botany
Native Plants
Forest Ecology
Spring Ephemerals
Plant Conservation
Environmental Stewardship
Biodiversity
02-11-2026
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Careers in Conservation Job Fair
Join us for the 2026 Careers in Conservation Job Fair hosted by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District! The event features dynamic employer booths, engaging breakout sessions, and direct access to real career opportunities across conservation and related fields. Participating organizations include Big Sur Land Trust, California State Parks, East Bay Regional Park District, and many others. Breakout sessions cover topics like field maintenance careers, conservation through community engagement, ranger life, internships, and innovation in conservation. The facility is ADA accessible, and accommodations can be requested two weeks in advance.
Los Altos Community Center
Free
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Careers in Conservation Job Fair
Join us for the 2026 Careers in Conservation Job Fair hosted by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District! The event features dynamic employer booths, engaging breakout sessions, and direct access to real career opportunities across conservation and related fields. Participating organizations include Big Sur Land Trust, California State Parks, East Bay Regional Park District, and many others. Breakout sessions cover topics like field maintenance careers, conservation through community engagement, ranger life, internships, and innovation in conservation. The facility is ADA accessible, and accommodations can be requested two weeks in advance.
Free
In-Person
Mar 8, 1:00 AM ET
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Youth Sustainability Symposium
A day of hands-on learning, coastal exploration, sustainable art, and real-world decision-making on Bald Head Island. The symposium engages high school students in thought-provoking, real-world conversations about conserving and preserving coastal resources for future generations. Activities include speaker series, career panel discussions, barrier island management group activities, sustainable art-making workshops, service learning projects (marine debris cleanups, oyster shell bagging, sea turtle cage building, trail maintenance), and reflection activities. The day starts with a 9:00 AM ferry to Bald Head Island and ends with a 5:15 PM ferry back to Southport, NC.
Bald Head Island
Registration req...
Registration required - cost not specified
3/17/26
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17
Youth Sustainability Symposium
A day of hands-on learning, coastal exploration, sustainable art, and real-world decision-making on Bald Head Island. The symposium engages high school students in thought-provoking, real-world conversations about conserving and preserving coastal resources for future generations. Activities include speaker series, career panel discussions, barrier island management group activities, sustainable art-making workshops, service learning projects (marine debris cleanups, oyster shell bagging, sea turtle cage building, trail maintenance), and reflection activities. The day starts with a 9:00 AM ferry to Bald Head Island and ends with a 5:15 PM ferry back to Southport, NC.
Registration req...
Registration required - cost not specified
In-Person
Mar 17, 2:00 PM ET
Environmental Science
Sustainability
Coastal Conservation
Climate Change
Marine Science
Stem Careers
Hands-On Learning
Service Learning
Art And Science
Environmental Stewardship
North Carolina
Barrier Islands
Marine Biology
01-18-2026
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How to Protect Your Native Plants
Not every beautiful plant belongs everywhere. Join Longwood Land Stewardship and Ecology Technician Ellen Oordt for an inside look at how Longwood identifies, manages, and prevents the spread of invasive plants as part of our commitment to healthy, resilient landscapes. Discover how science-led stewardship supports the balance and diversity of native habitats and gain practical tips for recognizing and safeguarding your own garden from aggressive, non-native species.
Conservatory Ballroom, Longwood Gardens
Free
5/17/26
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May
17
How to Protect Your Native Plants
Not every beautiful plant belongs everywhere. Join Longwood Land Stewardship and Ecology Technician Ellen Oordt for an inside look at how Longwood identifies, manages, and prevents the spread of invasive plants as part of our commitment to healthy, resilient landscapes. Discover how science-led stewardship supports the balance and diversity of native habitats and gain practical tips for recognizing and safeguarding your own garden from aggressive, non-native species.
Free
In-Person
May 17, 5:00 PM ET
Native Plants
Invasive Species
Ecology
Environmental Stewardship
Plant Conservation
Habitat Management
Biodiversity Protection
02-11-2026
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Camp Cape Romain
Week-long summer camp for ages 8-11 at Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Daily activities include seining & crabbing, hiking maritime forest trails on Bulls Island, birds of prey flight demonstration, kayaking, Sewee Center activities (meeting native reptiles, fishing, hiking), swimming and shell seeking, environmental stewardship, native plants study, and birding. Campers meet at Park West Recreation Fields playground each morning and take Coastal Expeditions van to Sewee Visitor & Environmental Center as basecamp. 2026 registration opens February 4 at 10 a.m.
Park West Recreation Fields
$525.00 - $525/w...
$525.00 - $525/week ($25 discount for multiple weeks or kids)
6/1/26
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Camp Cape Romain
Week-long summer camp for ages 8-11 at Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Daily activities include seining & crabbing, hiking maritime forest trails on Bulls Island, birds of prey flight demonstration, kayaking, Sewee Center activities (meeting native reptiles, fishing, hiking), swimming and shell seeking, environmental stewardship, native plants study, and birding. Campers meet at Park West Recreation Fields playground each morning and take Coastal Expeditions van to Sewee Visitor & Environmental Center as basecamp. 2026 registration opens February 4 at 10 a.m.
$525.00 - $525/w...
$525.00 - $525/week ($25 discount for multiple weeks or kids)
In-Person
Jun 1, 1:00 PM ET
Environmental Science
Marine Biology
Wildlife
Nature Education
Outdoor Education
Environmental Stewardship
Birds Of Prey
Kayaking
Hiking
Conservation
02-12-2026
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Ocean Awareness Art Contest
The 2026 Ocean Awareness Contest - 'Your Story, Our Ocean: How Our Ocean Sustains, Protects, and Inspires Us' - encourages students aged 11-18 to explore the many ways our ocean sustains, protects, and inspires us. Applicants share how the ocean has shaped their story through works of visual art, creative writing, poetry, spoken word, music, dance, film, and more for a chance to win cash awards of up to $1,000. Open from September 15, 2025 to June 8, 2026.
Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs
Free to enter
6/8/26
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Jun
8
Ocean Awareness Art Contest
The 2026 Ocean Awareness Contest - 'Your Story, Our Ocean: How Our Ocean Sustains, Protects, and Inspires Us' - encourages students aged 11-18 to explore the many ways our ocean sustains, protects, and inspires us. Applicants share how the ocean has shaped their story through works of visual art, creative writing, poetry, spoken word, music, dance, film, and more for a chance to win cash awards of up to $1,000. Open from September 15, 2025 to June 8, 2026.
Free to enter
Virtual
Jun 8, 11:59 PM ET
Ocean Science
Environmental Science
Art Contest
Creative Writing
Marine Biology
Environmental Awareness
Youth Competition
Stem Education
Interdisciplinary
Environmental Stewardship
02-10-2026
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Steward Camp - Middle School Summer Nature Camp
In this special camp for middle schoolers, campers will get hands-on learning and experience with the Stewardship team at the Preserve. We'll do things like cutting invasive plants, planting natives, and biodiversity surveys. Develop your leadership and naturalist skills in a camp of peers! Each camper will have the opportunity to earn a Stewardship Certificate to bring home.
Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens
$175.00 - $175 p...
$175.00 - $175 per camper, per week
7/7/26
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Jul
7
Steward Camp - Middle School Summer Nature Camp
In this special camp for middle schoolers, campers will get hands-on learning and experience with the Stewardship team at the Preserve. We'll do things like cutting invasive plants, planting natives, and biodiversity surveys. Develop your leadership and naturalist skills in a camp of peers! Each camper will have the opportunity to earn a Stewardship Certificate to bring home.
$175.00 - $175 p...
$175.00 - $175 per camper, per week
In-Person
Jul 7, 1:00 PM ET
Environmental Stewardship
Conservation
Biodiversity
Invasive Species Management
Native Plants
Leadership Development
Environmental Science
02-10-2026
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Textile and Design Camp
Created and run by Mrs. Neel, this program nurtures creativity, hands-on learning, and eco-conscious thinking. Each week, students will visit the Creative Reuse Center to explore the power of repurposed materials and sustainable design practices. Throughout the program, children will engage in a variety of textile arts including weaving, sewing, embroidery, crochet, knitting, and color theory. These activities build fine motor skills, encourage creative problem-solving, build confidence, and foster an appreciation for resourcefulness and environmental stewardship. Ages 8-14.
Providence Country Day School
$375.00 - $375 p...
$375.00 - $375 per week
7/7/26
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7
Textile and Design Camp
Created and run by Mrs. Neel, this program nurtures creativity, hands-on learning, and eco-conscious thinking. Each week, students will visit the Creative Reuse Center to explore the power of repurposed materials and sustainable design practices. Throughout the program, children will engage in a variety of textile arts including weaving, sewing, embroidery, crochet, knitting, and color theory. These activities build fine motor skills, encourage creative problem-solving, build confidence, and foster an appreciation for resourcefulness and environmental stewardship. Ages 8-14.
$375.00 - $375 p...
$375.00 - $375 per week
In-Person
Jul 7, 9:00 AM ET
Textile Arts
Sustainable Design
Environmental Stewardship
Color Theory
Engineering Design
Summer Camp
02-11-2026
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