Your contributions make our support of North Carolina’s Reserves possible.
In This Section
Buy a T-shirt. • Donate. • Upcoming Events. •. Meet Our Donors. •. Join Our Programs. •. Sign Up for Our Mailing List
Buy a T-shirt
Purchase a T-shirt to support the North Carolina Friends of the Reserve and spark conversation with others!
Make a Donation
The Friends of the Reserve (FOR) - North Carolina (NC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works exclusively to support the NC Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve. While all donors to the FOR-NC are friends of the reserve, there is no membership. FOR-NC is a board of directors that conducts fundraising activities for the Reserve and Reserve advocacy.
Check donations can be sent by mail to: Friends of the Reserve, C/O 101 Pivers Island Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
Donors support us at all levels.
Meet Our Donors
Coins for Conservation to the Rachel Carson Reserve.
Fishtowne Brew House, Beaufort, NC (December 2021 “Clam Chowder, Shrimp & Cupcakes” benefit)
Kenny Pittman Seafood, South River (December 2021 “Clam Chowder, Shrimp and Cupcakes” benefit)
Wildflower Bakery, Gloucester (December 2021 “Clam Chowder, Shrimp and Cupcakes” benefit)
Island Ferry Adventures, Beaufort (December 2021 “Clam Chowder, Shrimp and Cupcakes” benefit)
Bogle Vineyards and Doc's Cider (December 2021 “Clam Chowder, Shrimp and Cupcakes” benefit)
Beaufort Paddle, Beaufort (December 2021 “Clam Chowder, Shrimp and Cupcakes” benefit)
North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort (December 2021 “Clam Chowder, Shrimp and Cupcakes” benefit)
Harbor Specialties, Beaufort (December 2021 “Clam Chowder, Shrimp and Cupcakes” benefit)
Ramblin’ Root Kombucha (March 2018 benefit paddle)
Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School (March 2018 benefit paddle)
This website was made possible with an Assistance Grant from the National Estuarine Research Reserve Association (NERRA). FOR thanks NERRA for their support and Roca Communications for their guidance and assistance associated with the grant.
Join Our Programs
FOR programs support our mission by encouraging enjoyment and inspiring appreciation of the Reserve (steward)
and/or raising funds for the research and education efforts of the Reserve (support).
Examples of past programs and events:
Clams and Cupcakes
Kitty Hawk Woods paddle
Beer for Horses
Rachel Carson birding walk
Kitty Hawk Woods Plant Walk
More programs to come!
Photo credit: Rachel Clark
Join Our Mailing List
We will share information about Reserve and FOR events and updates via periodic emails.
Photo credit: Paula Gillikin/NC Coastal Reserve