Winter Gathering 2025
Friday, January 31 - Saturday, February 1
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center, Harkers Island
Sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation
FRIDAY, January 31
Report to the Community
Meeting at 9am
Partner agencies and researchers who are working Down East will share their findings with the community beginning at 9 am. Community members are welcome to come and go at their convenience throughout the day.
LUNCH at 12pm: Friday lunch will feature a presentation from Amy Lesen who works directly with rural communities of southern Louisiana in helping build community-based response-recovery plans as they have weathered storms and faced environmental disasters. Community members are welcome to join us for lunch to listen and learn more about the shared traditions and common cultures of rural Louisiana and North Carolina.
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DINNER at 5:30pm: Friday supper, followed by a community meeting focusing on past experiences of storm readiness, response and recovery for Down East and neighboring communities; were we ready then, are we ready now?
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For questions, ideas, and suggestions, please email museum@coresound.com
SATURDAY, February 1
Do We Need a Storm Plan for Down East?
Breakfast and Meeting at 8am: Following a hearty breakfast, community members and partner agencies will discuss the needs of Down East in future weather events. Will you join us?
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All meals are covered by Duke Energy Foundation in support of Down East community readiness.
