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Mini Ecosystems: Build Your Own Terrarium
Mini Ecosystems: Build Your Own Terrarium

During this class you will explore the beauty and science behind Terrariums while creating your very own living work of art. You will be taught how to layer your ecosystems, which plants work and which ones don’t, simple care tips and creative design ideas to help your mini ecosystem flourish long after you take it home. All materials are provided and no experience is needed.

To Register visit OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS

Mini Ecosystems: Build Your Own Terrarium

WHEN: August 18, 2026 • 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

WHERE: Oak Island Recreation Center

COST: $45 • All Ages Welcome

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Mini Ecosystems: Build Your Own Terrarium 08/18/2026
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Multifit With Claire
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Multifit With Claire
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Nature Center
Nature Center

Rent the Oak Island Nature Center. Can be rented for meetings, birthday parties and much more! 

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Rental approval can take up to 7 days.

Rental Cost: Residents $60 per hour, Non-Residents $120 per hour

Each rental has a $50 Refundable Deposit.

If you are a 501 c3 and upload your 501c3 paper during the reservation process you will receive 50% off the rental cost per hour. (this does not include the rental deposit)

If you have questions please call the Oak Island Recreation Center at 910-278-5518 or e-mail ekincer@oakislandnc.gov or jhenry@oakisalndnc.gov

Season Registration Dates Location  
Nature Center 07/24/2026–12/19/2026 5202 E. Yacht Dr
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Nature Center and Ocean Education Center - Educational Programs
Nature Center and Ocean Education Center - Educational Programs

Join Oak Island Parks and Recreation for our series of education programs at both the Oak Island Nature Center and the Oak Island Ocean Education Center! These programs are 1.5 hour sessions for kids that cover a wide array of topics pertaining to the natural world around us, and the varying ecosystems found here in our backyard. on Oak Island. This program is open to all students within the 6-12 age range. For each offering during a month, there will be two sessions: one in the day, one in the afternoon. This is to ensure access for students in our homeschool networks, as well as access for students in public or private education institutions. If you have any questions about this program, please reach outfor more information!

Registration Information:

  • For registration, only the student needs to be registered to ensure participation. Parents are welcome to watch the activity, and help assist in learning, but we do ask that no parent registers themselves to ensure accurate numbers. This is not a drop off/pickup program. If you have any confusion or concerns about this, please reach out to Jacob Hyle.

Pricing:

  • Residents: $10
  • Non-Residents: $12
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Coastal Environments and Shoreline Health (Day) 09/14/2026
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Coastal Environments and Shoreline Health (Evening) 09/14/2026
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 Ocean Education Center 6–12 Years 0/15
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Ocean Exploration and Navigation (Day) 10/05/2026
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 Ocean Education Center 6–12 Years 4/15
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Ocean Exploration and Navigation (Evening) 10/05/2026
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Wilderness Survival (Day) 11/02/2026
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Wilderness Survival (Evening) 11/02/2026
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Nature Center Donations
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Nature Center Donations
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Nature Center Donations
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Nature Center Donations
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966 Sold at Recreation Department
Non-Profit Approved Vendors
Non-Profit Approved Vendors

For Pre-Approved Vendors 

who are Non-Profits to Make Payments

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Non-Profit Approved Vendors 06/22/2026
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Non-Profit Farmers & Artisan June 29 06/29/2026
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Non-profit Farmers Market Vendor 7/6/2026 07/06/2026
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Non-Profit Artisan 7.13 07/13/2026
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Non-profit Farmers Market Vendor 7/20/2026 07/20/2026
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Non-Profit Farmers & Artisan Payments 7.27 07/27/2026
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Non-Profit Farmers & Artisan Payments 8.10 08/10/2026
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Non-Profit Farmers & Artisan Payments 8.17 08/17/2026
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Non-Profit Farmers & Artisan Payments 8.24 08/24/2026
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Non-Profit Farmers & Artisan Payments 8.31 08/31/2026
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Non-Profit Farmers & Artisan Payments
Item Name Cost per Item Items Remaining    
Non-Profit Farmers & Artisan Payments
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Non-Profit Vendor
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Non-Profit Vendor
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69984 Sold at Recreation Department
Nutrition Basics with Rebecca
Nutrition Basics with Rebecca

WHEN: September 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM - 12:3 PM

WHERE: Recreation Center • 3003 E Oak Island Drive

COST: $50 Per-Person

Rebecca Roseberry is a medical intuitive, nutritionist, healer, and owner of Pure NEWtrition. Participants can bring health and wellness concerns, for this “reorientation on the basics” of good nutrition, which will include information handouts, demonstrations, and discussion.

Rebecca Roseberry is a health educator and an empowerment facilitator. The information taught is for educational purposes only.

Oak Island Parks & Recreation and the instructor are not responsible

for personal health management.

To register, visit OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Nutrition Basics with Rebecca 08/06/2026
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Nutrition Basics with Rebecca 09/17/2026
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