Gills Club

TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19, THE GILLS CLUB MEETING PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 18 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Are you a girl age 10-14? Do you like sharks or want to learn more about them? Sign up for our new chapter of ......More

TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19, THE GILLS CLUB MEETING PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 18 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Are you a girl age 10-14? Do you like sharks or want to learn more about them? Sign up for our new chapter of Gills Club! The Gills Club is the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's STEM-based education initiative dedicated to connecting girls with female scientists from around the world, sharing knowledge, and inspiring shark and ocean conservation. The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher chapter will meet quarterly on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon beginning Sept. 14. Gills Club participants will have an opportunity to show their work and engage with the public at the “Women in Science” event held in May and be involved in a field work project in July. Gills Club is a free program. For information or to sign up email gail.lemiec@ncaquariums.com https://www.facebook.com/events/893738451009327/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher 900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach, North Carolina 28449

Race for the Planet 5K

The 5K Race for the Planet welcomes racers of all skill levels. Serious runners take advantage of the flat course for a fast pace. First-timers appreciate the on-course encouragement. The fun, no-pressure atmosphere makes it a great choice for families and walkers. The......More

The 5K Race for the Planet welcomes racers of all skill levels. Serious runners take advantage of the flat course for a fast pace. First-timers appreciate the on-course encouragement. The fun, no-pressure atmosphere makes it a great choice for families and walkers. The seaside portions of the course offer sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean for all. The 5K Race for the Planet starts and ends at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher. This flat, mostly asphalt course runs through scenic Fort Fisher with amazing views of the ocean, maritime forest and historic Fort Fisher Civil War site. New for 2020, we are hosting our first ever 1-Mile Fun Run for the kiddos! Why should Mom and Dad have all the fun? Join us along with some very special Aquarium favorites in the Aquarium Race Village as we cheer on the youngest racers during this exciting event. At the Race for the Planet, we can take a step for a healthy ocean and environment, together. Race registration benefits the Aquarium's green initiatives. Skip the T shirt option Have enough T shirts to last a lifetime? Check the NO SHIRT option under Tshirt size and donate $10 of your registration fee to the Aquarium. Your thoughtful action helps us take greater action for the planet, reducing the carbon footprint of the event and expand programs for single-use plastic, hard-to-recycle materials, and organic waste composting.