As an organization that works to promote stewardship of our waterways and to educate the public on how to better care for our environment, the NRF offers a number of services to the public. Please contact our Raleigh office at (919) 856-1180 or our New Bern office at (252) 637-7972 with questions regarding availability or if you do not see what you are looking for listed here.
Speaking and Teaching
With a bit of advance notice, one of our Riverkeepers, staff members, or a member of our Board of Directors will be happy to help you or your group learn more about the Neuse River or other topics of interest. Contact us to schedule your event today!
We provide:
Guest speakers on topics like water quality, environmental policy or science, volunteerism, and environmental stewardship;
Classroom visits and coursework for most grade levels, including
topics specifically designed to enhance the North Carolina 5th and 8th
grade science curriculum;
Training on environmental advocacy and how to address water quality problems in your community;
Guided site visits of construction sites, on-site stormwater management systems or green building facilities;
Guided educational volunteer opportunities for groups as small as 5 and as large as 500...just ask us how we can work together to better our brains and our rivers!
While we do not
charge for the loan of our boats or the services we provide on guided trips,
each of these actions has associated expenses that we appreciate your help in
covering. We know it can be difficult to
judge what’s appropriate for services like this—it’s not something you do as
often as figuring out a tip—so we’ve provided a suggested donation guide below
to help you learn about what it costs for us to provide these services. Download information and waiver forms here.
Equipment Only
Choice of Kayaks, Tandem Kayaks, Canoes, or combination
Includes required equipment, such as paddles and PFDs
- Suggested donation of at least -
Member
Non-Member
Non-Profit/Gov
Canoe/Tandem Kayak:
$20
$35
$25
Single Kayak:
$15
$25
$20
Entire trailer, single or mixed-type:
$75
$125
$100
Guided Trips
Interpretive or Educational Trip guided by experienced NRF staff or volunteers
Safety Orientation
Choice of Kayaks, Tandem Kayaks, Canoes, or combination
Required equipment, including paddles and PFDs
Shuttle of boats and assistance with carpool to the Boat Launch and from the take out back to the meeting location
- Suggested donation of at least -
Member
Non-Member
Non-Profit/Gov
Up to 5 boats, half day
$125
$175
$150
Up to 5 boats, full day
$175
$250
$200
6-11 Boats, half day
$175
$325
$250
6-11 Boats, full day
$250
$400
$300
Trips including 12 or more boats are available; please call or email for information.
