Sturgeon City

09/02/2026

Get ready for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and awesome prizes at Sturgeon City’s Fall Family Bingo Night! Whether you’re bringing the whole crew or coming out for a fun night with friends, everyone is welcome (no kids required to play!). Plus, every ticket directly supports Sturgeon City’s educational programs.

Event Highlights:
Fun for All Ages: Multiple rounds of bingo with fantastic prizes for both kids and adults!
Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Games Run: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (with a brief intermission at 7:15 PM)

Ticket Details:
Admission: $10 per person (includes 1 sheet of 3 bingo cards)
Kids 2 and under enter free! Note: Every attendee must have a ticket.
Due to limited seating and high demand, preregistration is strongly recommended!

👉 Grab your tickets and check out the growing prize list here: https://sturgeoncity.org/family-bingo/

Extra Bingo Cards & Packs:
1 Sheet (3 cards): $5
1 Book (5 sheets): $20
2 Books: $35

08/31/2026

Big things are happening at Sturgeon City this fall! 🚨

Check out our September email updates and grab your tickets before these events sell out:
✨ September–May Classes: Registration is now OPEN!
🎟️ Fall Family Bingo: Friday, Sept 18 (Sells out fast!)
🎃 Spooktacular: Friday, Oct 16 (Get ahead on Halloween season!)
⚡ Wizard School After Dark: Friday, Nov 20 (Sold out last year!)

Don't miss out on the fun—click the link to read the full update and reserve your spots today:
🔗 https://conta.cc/45YL8cO

Email from Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center Mark Your Calendars for Family Bingo Night - Fun for All Ages Awaits!   September 2026 MON - 31 TUE - 1 WED - 2 THU - 3 FRI - 4 Closed for Train

08/30/2026

Explore, discover, and learn together as a family! 🌿🔍

Gather your young naturalists and join us at Sturgeon City for our upcoming Homeschool Family Class, designed to give parents and kids aged 5–12 an unforgettable hands-on outdoor adventure! Only at few spots left!

Upcoming Session: Nature ID
🗓️ When: September 24 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Where: Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center
🎒 Ages: Geared toward ages 5–12 (No children above 12, please!)
💵 Cost: $10 per student (Children 2 and under are free; one free adult per paid student)

What to Expect:
Discover the secrets of our local environment and learn how to identify native wildlife and plant species through interactive outdoor discoveries and engaging activities!

Pre-registration is required. Register today: https://sturgeoncity.org/homeschool-family/

08/29/2026

Little explorers, big adventures! 🐾🌱

Bring your favorite 2- to 4-year-old to Sturgeon City for our next Sprouts session as we team up with parents and caregivers for a morning of hands-on STEM discovery!

Upcoming Session: Animal Friends
🗓️ When: September 23 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Where: Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center
👶 Ages: 2 to 4 years old (with parent/caregiver)

Get ready to spark your child's natural curiosity as we learn all about our animal friends through interactive play, nature exploration, and fun sensory activities.

Pre-registration is required to ensure enough materials for all our young naturalists!Save your spot today:
👉 https://sturgeoncity.org/sprouts

08/28/2026

Calling all teen homeschoolers! Ready to see the wild world from a whole new angle? 🎨🌿

Join us for our upcoming Teen Homeschool session as we explore the intersection of science, structure, and aesthetics in the natural world:

Nature Art
🗓️ When: September 14 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center
💵 Cost: $10 per teen

Class Focus:
🏞️Landscape Drawing: Learn techniques to capture the local natural surroundings on paper.
❄️Fibonacci Sequence: Uncover the hidden mathematical patterns and spirals woven throughout nature.
🌷Flower Prints: Create unique, hands-on artistic prints using real botanicals.
🎨Art Made Purely by Nature: Explore dynamic creations influenced by natural phenomena and natural materials.

Reserve your teen's seat today:
👉 https://sturgeoncity.org/teen-homeschool/

08/27/2026

The Silver Series is returning to Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center this fall—specially designed for lifelong learners aged 60+ (or close to it!) who love exploring environmental science and STEAM in a fun, supportive setting.

First Up: Ocean Wonders 🐢🐋
When: September 15 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
What: Explore ocean zones, unique marine ecosystems, local sea turtle species, and grand whale migration routes.
Where: Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center
Cost: $15 per person

Whether you want to spark a new interest in local ecology or simply spend an engaging morning with fellow curious minds, our educators are ready to welcome you!
Pre-registration is required to save your spot.
👉 Reserve your seat today at https://sturgeoncity.org/silverseries/

08/26/2026

Get ready for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and awesome prizes at Sturgeon City’s Fall Family Bingo Night! Whether you’re bringing the whole crew or coming out for a fun night with friends, everyone is welcome (no kids required to play!). Plus, every ticket directly supports Sturgeon City’s educational programs.

Event Highlights:
Fun for All Ages: Multiple rounds of bingo with fantastic prizes for both kids and adults!
Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Games Run: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (with a brief intermission at 7:15 PM)

Ticket Details:
Admission: $10 per person (includes 1 sheet of 3 bingo cards)
Kids 2 and under enter free! Note: Every attendee must have a ticket.

Due to limited seating and high demand, preregistration is strongly recommended!
👉 Grab your tickets and check out the growing prize list here: https://sturgeoncity.org/family-bingo/

Extra Bingo Cards & Packs:
1 Sheet (3 cards): $5
1 Book (5 sheets): $20
2 Books: $35

08/26/2026

🦈 Only 3 spots left! Dive into the mystery, history, and science of the ocean’s most fascinating apex predators with Sturgeon City’s Homeschool Class! 🌊✨

📅 Date: September 10
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center
👦 Ages: 6–12 years old (Drop-off class)
💵 Cost: $10 per student

Secure one of the final seats before they're gone! 🚨
👉 Pre-registration is required: sturgeoncity.org/sc-homeschool

08/25/2026

🚌 FREE Field Trips for Title I Schools!

Thanks to a generous grant from The McCart Family Foundation👏, Sturgeon City’s Beyond the Blackboard initiative is fully funding field trip admission fees for qualifying Title I classes!

We’re passionate about removing financial barriers and providing hands-on STEAM and environmental education to every student.

What’s Covered:
✅ 100% covered Student Admission (Standard & Extended)
✅ 100% covered Chaperone Admission
✅ Always free for Teachers & Educators
Note: Funding covers admission fees for 500–1,000 students total (schools cover their own busing). Valid for select weekdays, excluding Fridays and peak spring months.

Funding is limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis—once it’s gone, it’s gone!

👇 Apply now for the 2026–2027 school year:
🔗 sturgeoncity.org/field-trips/

08/22/2026

We always knew Jacksonville was a special place, but it’s extra exciting when Southern Living agrees!

We are so proud to be part of what makes our coastal community unique. Thank you to Visit Jacksonville NC for sharing the love, and to everyone who comes out to learn, explore, and grow with us!

Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.

Jacksonville in Southern Living?!?

Now that's exciting!! 🤩

Check it out here: https://www.southernliving.com/jacksonville-nc-12061321