North Carolina is blessed with some of the most unique wetlands in the world. The pocosins and Carolina bays are famous as much for the mystery that surrounds their origin as the fact that they still appear to be accumulating large amounts of peat. The post conference trip will consist of a 1.5 day trip to the coastal plains of North Carolina to visit these wetlands as well as some of the most majestic salt marshes and bottomland hardwood swamps in the southeastern United States. The cost for this trip is $135.00 and includes lodging for one night, transportation and breakfast. Lunches and dinner will be arranged by trip participants. Space is limited; the tour is planned for a maximum of 25 people. The trip will be led by Dr. Curtis Richardson, Director of the Duke University Wetland Center. Note: if you plan to go on this field trip then it is imperative that you make flight arrangements to leave either late Thursday, June 21 (after 8 pm) from Raleigh/Durham Airport or Friday morning, June 22. Accommodations for Thursday night are not provided by the tour but the Wetland Center staff can provide names for local motels in the Durham area.

Itinerary

Wednesday, June 20, 2001, depart Duke University at 2 pm. Arrive Morehead City at 6 pm. Stay overnight at the Hampton Inn in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Thursday, June 21, 2001: Visit a variety of wetland types including: Carolina bays, pocosins, coastal salt marshes and bottomland hardwoods. Arrive back in Durham 6 pm.

$135 fee includes transportation, 1 night lodging 6/20, and breakfast 6/21.