by Rachael Graf | December 11, 2024 | Advance Science, Ask A BioTech, Cape Hatteras, Current Projects, News & Events
By Ash Keiper-Kintz, Biological Science Technician at Cape Hatteras National Seashore The Battle When you look out over the saltmarsh at South Point Road on Ocracoke Island, you may think it looks calm and peaceful. But in reality, the...
by Rachael Graf | December 10, 2024 | Fort Raleigh, News & Events, Preserve History
This year, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site staff dove deep into the history of the park. But not, as you might suspect, the history of events at the park. Instead, Ranger Taylor Hegler dove into the history of a room, one that has graced the Fort Raleigh Visitor...
by Rachael Graf | November 8, 2024 | Donor Stories, News & Events
Please tell us a bit about yourself. I am originally from Maine and have lived in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and most recently in Winston-Salem, North Carolina since 1989. I am an ecologist by training, having worked for 15 years in a Boston-based...
by Rachael Graf | November 8, 2024 | Advance Science, Cape Hatteras, Current Projects, News & Events
Invasive Plant Profile: “The Mighty Phrag” (Common Reed, Phragmites australis) By Megan Baker, Biological Science Technician at Cape Hatteras National Seashore What is Phragmites (Common Reed)? Common Reed (Phragmites australis), or simply...
by Rachael Graf | October 9, 2024 | News & Events, Support
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m 32 – born and raised in Southern Shores. I’ve spent my whole life on the Outer Banks except for a six-year stint for higher education and trying out life in a big city. I am in the property and casualty insurance...