Outreach Programming

The Education Department offers a variety of exciting history and natural history programs at the Museum, the EEC, or at your school. Our staff is also happy to accommodate special requests.

Book a Program


To book an outreach program for your class please submit an Outreach Program Request Form. For more information please call or email our Education Coordinator, Emily Baker.

PlantsTogether

This program is separated into two sections based on grade level. Plant It! A Bean! (K-2) and Plant It! An Ecosystem (Grades 3-5). This program was designed with the purpose of describing the how-to’s of plants including their life cycles, food chains and ecosystems while also giving students a close up view of the carnivorous plants that grow right here in our county, the Venus Fly Trap and Sundew Plant! The program hopes to invoke a greater understanding of how to protect plant and animal habitats and why they are essential to us. If you would like to schedule this outreach for your students please complete an outreach request form or contact Emily Baker via email, [email protected] or by phone, 910-324-5008. 

Curriculum


All curriculum based programs incorporate goals and objectives of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study as well as DoDEA Curriculum Standards. We welcome home school families and ask that you share your educational goals with us!

Educator's Guide


Download our Educator's Guide (PDF) to explore the programs available for your students. 

Program Fees


  • At your school (Onslow County) - Free
  • Out of county - $1 per child
  • At the Museum - Free with paid guided tour

Outreach Visit Guidelines


  • A teacher must remain with students at all times. Our presenters are not responsible for disciplining or supervising your students.
  • Prior to the presenter's visit, please remind children to observe appropriate group manners.

Educators

All educators are invited to join our e-mail list. Be the first to receive information on new education programs and special events. Please submit your name, e-mail address, school, and grade level to Emily Baker.

Additional Enrichment


Upon request, the Museum will provide pre-visit and post visit activity ideas, worksheets, and handouts for tours and outreach programs. Requested materials will be e-mailed to you two weeks prior to your scheduled field trip or outreach program.

Request a Program


To Request a Program Please Fill Out an Outreach Program Request Form.

Our Outreach Calendar fills very quickly so be sure to book your program early! November and December are our busiest months during the fall semester and the calendar tends to begin filling in August and September. Likewise, April and May are our busiest months in the spring semester and calendar space begins to fill during the winter break.