August 14, 2016

Take a Walk on the Wild Side at Trinity!

But now ask the beasts, and they will teach you; and the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; and the fish of the sea will explain to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this, in whose hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind? Job 12-7-10.

MB pic One of the easiest ways to get assurance of the Divine is to take a good look at the world around. There is no better place to do that than Trinity Center through one of several programs on offer or with just a visit. From Ducks to Turtles, we have more wildlife than you can shake a stick at—not that we recommend shaking a stick at any of it. on the way

First and foremost is our Sound to Sea Environmental Education Program. Running during the standard school year, Sound to Sea is a non-profit educational service offered to public, private, and homeschooling school groups. Hawkins the Red Tail Trinity Center developed Sound to Sea to promote earth stewardship for upcoming generations. The classes and hands-on activities are open to all grade levels and meet the NC Standard Course of Study.

With three different Sound to Sea programs to choose from, all use the habitats of a Barrier Island System as an outdoor classroom. Being able to walk from Bogue Sound to the Atlantic Ocean in a matter of minutes and see the complex ecosystems they learn about in school has a tremendous impact on students.

Another option for the over 55 crowd is one of the marsh walk programs offered in partnership with the Road Scholar program. Road Scholar has been the not-for-profit world leader in lifelong learning and educational travel since 1975. Its mission is to empower adults to explore places, people, cultures and ideas, and in doing so, to discover more about themselves.

beaufort Trinity Center has combined Road Scholar’s unwavering commitment to lifelong learning with our beautiful outdoor and indoor classrooms and a talented teaching staff comprised of area professors and professionals, as well as our own staff of gifted instructors. Trinity provides programming covering a variety of subjects from the ecology and culture of the Outer Banks, to emerging technologies used to document and protect this fragile ecosystem. ponies

Offering programs to develop new or enhance existing skills in Digital Photography to capture North Carolina’s dynamic coast, to Birding in the Outer Bank’s coastal forests and island sanctuaries, to exploring the historic homes and gardens of some of North Carolina’s oldest communities, Road Scholar has something for anyone wanting to learn more about the beautiful coast of North Carolina.

Girl on Bench_Frank Leith Rd Scholar Lastly, if you just want a place to feel close to nature without schedules or obligations, try one of Trinity Center’s retreats hosted at the Pelican House. Spend your days communing with egret the universe and being one with all the nature on offer along one of our many walking trails, by our pond, or on our quiet beach. Take a pair of binoculars into the salt marsh or sit on the dock jutting far into Bogue Sound and revel in a glorious sunset.

We are a very special location with something for everyone. But over all, it is the nature of Trinity to rest one’s soul. So take time to take a walk on the wild side and come for a visit. Join a program, bring a group, or come on your own…there are many ways to enjoy the unique nature of Trinity Center.

on the beach at sunset

October 17, 2014

BIG SWEEP Saturday, October 18th

Come Sweep the Beach at Trinity!

During the month of October, communities of Carteret County are participating in the 28th Annual Big Sweep. Although the kick-off statewide is the first weekend, we extend participation throughout the month. Saturday, October 18th is the day Trinity Center and our Sound to Sea program contributes to the Pine Knoll Shores Big Sweep as part of our ongoing effort to keep our beloved beaches and waterways clean.

If you love our beaches, please join us on the Beach at 10:00AM, Saturday, October 18, 2014. Trinity Center will provide work gloves, trash bags and other tools. You bring the sunscreen and water bottle.

Volunteers will also log the amount and type of items collected, and how many animals suffered entanglements, to add to the statewide record tracking the types of trash ebb and flow over our waterways.

In 2013, 645 volunteers covered over 24 miles resulting in the removal of over 2500 pounds of trash from Carteret County waterways.

Some Big Sweep Tips for participation:

Take a hat or visor and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
Wear old, comfortable clothes. You will get dirty.
Take a snack and a drink along. You’ll probably get thirsty.
Bring some insect repellent and a pair of gloves.
Make sure your shoes are sturdy and have closed toes. Your shoes may get wet. Do not go barefoot.
Stay with a partner or group, and be sure that children are supervised by an adult.
Wear a life jacket if you’ll be in a boat. Do not wade into the water to gather debris if the current is fast. Never enter the water unless you know its depth and are wearing a life jacket. Be safe and careful.
Watch for snakes and spiders. Be careful of poison oak and poison ivy.
Watch out for steep, slippery, and unstable banks. If you are unsure of conditions, find a safer place or ask for assistance.
Do not touch medical waste, chemical containers, barrels, pesticides, or other dangerous items. Note their location and tell your site coordinator.
Do not touch any animals, dead or alive. Trapped or injured animals may bite, and they can carry disease. Alert your site coordinator.
Have a safe, fun time!

February 6, 2013

Trinity Center’s Environmental Education Day Camp open for registration!

Summer Sound to Sea Day Camp:

This summer, youth will explore the habitats on Trinity Center’s 62-acre property. They use dip nets in the sound and pond to find out more about the biology of the various creatures that creep, swim and crawl on the barrier island. The campers then have the opportunity for a closer look, as we keep some of the marine organisms found in the sound in our on-site aquariums.

The campers also have the chance to explore the maritime forest and learn about the animals that live among the cedars, live oaks and pines. In the afternoon, campers use items they have collected on the trails to create all kinds of art and music. And last, no beach camp would be complete without some time on the sand. So each camp day finishes with water time either on the beach or at the pool, to reset and think about the day’s activities.

Trinity Center’s Sound to Sea staff includes qualified teaching personnel with college degrees in related fields such as biology, chemistry, education, marine science and botany.

Sound to Sea Day Camp is traditionally offered to campers in rising 1^st – 6^th grade and runs Monday – Friday from 9am to 4pm. Choose from four different themes and explore all of our barrier island habitats each week in a new exciting ways. Campers may join us for up to three weeks every summer.

What’s new this year? Due to popular demand we have created a half day camp just for rising Kindergarten campers and offering an ALL STARS session for campers who are graduates of the Sound to Sea day camp. ALL STARS Program will run for campers who are in rising 7-9th grade. They will enjoy all of the things they remember about Summer Sound to Sea; however we will take the fun with science up a notch!

For more information please visit our website by clicking HERE or call Trinity Center direct at 1-888-874-6287 for dates and prices.