Classified for credit

Federal wildlife refuge on the Outer Banks with migratory bird observation and interpretive trails — covers avian biology, coastal ecology, and barrier-island geography.

State park centered on a prominent monadnock — supports geology, plant communities, and Piedmont geography through ranger programming and maintained trails.

Designated National Estuarine Research Reserve — covers coastal ecology, estuarine biology, and barrier-island geography with kayak-accessible tidal flats.

Formal botanical garden at Duke University with themed gardens covering plant taxonomy, horticulture, and landscape ecology.

Private wildlife refuge in NC offering hands-on encounters with native animals and education on wildlife rehabilitation and conservation.

752-acre arboretum in the Blue Ridge Mountains with guided trails and plant collections — covers native botany, plant ecology, and Appalachian natural history.

Exotic big-cat sanctuary offering close observation of tigers and other large predators — supports zoology and conservation biology.

Working wilderness preserve using traditional Cherokee and Appalachian land skills — covers ecology, primitive technology, and indigenous land stewardship.

Regional zoo and wildlife center focused on native Appalachian species — covers ecology, conservation biology, and animal adaptation.

Nature discovery center at Grandfather Mountain — ecology, Appalachian biodiversity, and conservation education with ranger-led programs.

Historic coastal botanical garden featuring native and exotic plantings, sculpture, and a 400-year-old live oak — covers plant biology, horticulture, and coastal ecology.

Federal wildlife refuge in coastal North Carolina supporting red wolf recovery, wetland ecology, and migratory waterfowl biology.

Outdoor sculpture park on the grounds of the NC Museum of Art — combines public art viewing with a developed nature trail system.

Tryon-area nature center with trails and native habitat — local ecology, bird and plant identification, and outdoor field study.

High-elevation Appalachian garden in Boone, NC — covers native plant ecology, botanical classification, and Blue Ridge mountain habitats.

Native-plant botanical garden on UNCA campus — focuses on Southern Appalachian flora, plant ecology, and conservation biology.

Urban bird sanctuary in Asheville with wetland habitat trails — supports ornithology, wetland ecology, and wildlife observation.

Formal azalea garden on the Biltmore Estate — covers horticulture, plant taxonomy, and landscape design within a Gilded Age estate context.

Formal rose garden on the Biltmore Estate grounds with hundreds of cultivated varieties — supports botany, plant classification, and horticultural study.

Historic walled kitchen and cutting garden on Biltmore Estate — supports horticulture, plant science, and formal garden design study.

Undeveloped barrier-island reserve at the NC/SC border — coastal ecology, dune succession, shorebird habitat, and estuarine biology.

State forest encompassing longleaf pine ecosystem and Carolina bay lakes — covers forest ecology, wetland biology, and forest management practices.

Private wildlife sanctuary in the NC Piedmont rescuing exotic and domestic animals — animal welfare, zoology, and conservation ethics.

Wake County park with wooded trails and lake habitat — supports ecology, wildlife observation, and outdoor PE.