Classified for credit

County park adjacent to Harris Nuclear Plant reservoir — freshwater ecology, migratory bird watching, and Piedmont habitat biology with developed facilities.

Haw River State Park corridor with exposed iron-ore geology and riparian habitat — covers Piedmont geology, ore formation, and freshwater ecology.

NC state park on the Haw River with trails and riparian habitat — covers Piedmont river ecology, watershed biology, and outdoor PE.

Urban nature preserve protecting a relict hemlock forest in the NC Piedmont — supports plant ecology, microclimate study, and native species identification.

Biological field station in the southern Appalachians supports ecology, botany, and herpetology study in a diverse mountain habitat.

Highlands Biological Station nature center in the southern Appalachians — covers mountain ecology, biodiversity hotspot biology, and field science.

Johnston County environmental learning center with wetlands, forest, and raptor programming — ecology, wildlife biology, and conservation education.

Hands-on animal encounter venue covering zoology, animal behavior, and wildlife conservation concepts.

NC State University arboretum with labeled plant collections and education center — plant taxonomy, ecology, and horticultural science.

Carolina bay lake state park with rare pocosin wetland ecology, native wildlife, and interpretive trails for biology and geography study.

Large reservoir state recreation area with wildlife observation, riparian ecology, and ranger programming — supports biology, conservation, and physical education.

Research-grade botanic garden with extensive plant collections — plant taxonomy, horticulture, and botanical diversity study.

Large reservoir state recreation area covering freshwater ecology, watershed geography, and outdoor PE via hiking, fishing, and paddling.

Coastal nature reserve on the Outer Banks — covers barrier island ecology, coastal geography, and migratory shorebird habitat.

Coastal reserve with maritime forest and wetland trails on the Outer Banks — supports study of barrier-island ecology, native plant communities, and coastal geography.

North Carolina state park on a hydroelectric reservoir in the Blue Ridge foothills — supports freshwater ecology, geology, and outdoor physical education.

North Carolina state park on a Duke Energy reservoir — covers piedmont lake ecology, shoreline habitats, and freshwater biology.

Coastal plain lake park with a rare endemic fish ecosystem — covers freshwater ecology, biodiversity, and regional geology.

College botanical garden with labeled plant collections — supports botany, plant taxonomy, and ecology study.

Blackwater river state park with paddling and hiking — covers riparian ecology, freshwater biology, and southeastern coastal plain geography.

Blackwater river segment of Lumber River State Park with exposed chalk bank geology — riparian ecology, sedimentary geology, and NC Coastal Plain natural history.

University-affiliated botanical garden with labeled plant collections — supports botany, ecology, and taxonomy studies.

Historic pump house on Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge — a hub for migratory waterfowl observation and wetland ecology study.

Large federal refuge on North Carolina's largest natural lake — wetland ecology, migratory waterfowl, and estuary biology.