Everett Creek Preserve

Everett Creek Preserve is one of our newest nature preserves, 240 acres of longleaf pine and mixed hardwoods, as well as a pollinator garden and hiking trails, located in Onslow County, NC.

The mission of Everett Creek Preserve is to: (1) to enhance water quality along Everett Creek and tributaries (2) to serve as an undeveloped buffer adjacent to the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune; (3) to protect and restore native forest communities including longleaf pine forest and to improve habitat for native and rare flora and fauna; and (4) to provide for outdoor environmental education opportunities.

The Coastal Land Trust has had the opportunity to work with the North Carolina Youth Conservation Corp who provided hundreds of hours of work to create and maintain trails are the Preserve. We also provide volunteer opportunities to work on pollinator planting in the meadow as well as trail work.
The Coastal Land Trust provides hikes to the public by appointment under the guidance and direction of the stewardship staff – email us if interested!

On the 3rd Saturday of the month, we offer Open Hiking Days where we open the gates to the public for self-guided exploration. Visit our events page to learn more!