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HIOC IRS 501(c)(3)

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WE’RE OPEN! COME IN AND SEE US!

The Ocean Center exhibit room is open for the 2019 season!

Our nature programs will begin on May 27, 2019!

Reserve your spot now: www.hioceancenter.org

Hatteras Island Ocean Center

Now managed by

Hampden-Sydney College!

Our Goals

  • Engage with the local community and provide students and volunteers
    opportunities to collaborate with organizations and schools in
    citizen science projects and community outreach events.

  • Provide research and educational opportunities to Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) students through experiential learning and service projects that enhance the Ocean Center’s programs.

  • Provide H-SC students and volunteers opportunities to lead educational nature programs that demonstrate the importance of wildlife conservation.

 

 

 

 

 

Articles

Island Free Press (Ocean Center’s Summertime Programs for 2018: Experiential Learning for All Ages)

Island Free Press (New Hotel May be Coming to Hatteras Village)

The Virginian-Pilot (Ocean Center to breathe new life into Hatteras Village)

Incisor Magazine (Turtle Sense: part 1)

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Note: Be sure to select our gift registry address when prompted for shipping location.

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Tweets and Facebook Posts

  • Happy Birthday! Thank you for 100 years of service twitter.com/WrightBrosNPS/stat…

    August 25, 2016 10:28 am

  • Have you ever explored the marsh from on the water? Come join us for a Kayak Nature Tour and gain a new perspective pic.twitter.com/eOHg3n8gBR

    August 22, 2016 12:59 pm

  • Did you know... Shark eye snails detect their prey by smelling for specific proteins in clams #FunFactFriday #HIOC pic.twitter.com/lYylNKLFBa

    August 19, 2016 4:08 pm

HATTERAS ISLAND OCEAN CENTER

The Hatteras Island Ocean Center is a place for ALL OF US to enjoy the ocean and wetlands, play, learn, and have fun.


CONTACT DETAILS

Eric Kaplan
MOBILE: (434) 466-3891
EMAIL: ekaplan@hioceancenter.org
www.hioceancenter.org

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