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Events for Monday, June 22, 2026

Nags Head Woods Guided Hike

Location: The Nature Conservancy at Nags Head Woods Preserve 701 West Ocean Acres Drive Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Starts: 9am

Join us for a FREE in-person adventure exploring the beautiful Nags Head Woods Preserve, one of the largest remaining maritime forests on the East Coast. Whether you're a nature newbie or a hiking pro, our guided hikes offer a great chance to discover local wildlife, lush trails, and hidden gems. Bring your comfy shoes and let's hit the trail together!

The Guided Hike is free but sign-up is required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-hikes-nags-head-woods-preserve-tickets-1988001287366. The hikes can last 1-2 hours.

Shapes in Science Camp

Location: 850 NC 345 Wanchese, NC 27981
Starts: 9am

Shapes in Science

Art + Science Camp

Offered June 22-26 & July 6-10

Ready to explore the intersection of art and science? Eager to refine your artistic skills while learning about the beauty that exists in our coastal environment? Want to try your hand at something new? Sign up for Shapes in Science to get those creative juices flowing. Through this program, campers will use different mediums to convey some of the research themes currently present at CSI. A typical day of this camp will include a science lesson or field trip in the morning and an art project in the afternoon. On the final day, the campers and staff will host a gallery that features the students’ work. As an added bonus, and NEW in 2026, CSI is collaborating with COA-Dare for a special ceramics project! Campers will spend two half-day sessions in the COA ceramics studio creating nature-inspired, functional art under the expertise of COA professionals. The camp is open to those 10-15 years of age. Each day will begin at CSI at 9:00 AM and will end at 3:30 PM.  