We are now mailing prizes to ecoEXPLORERS! If you would like to redeem your points for prizes please fill out this form (opens external link). Please note, we currently don’t have the funds to mail prizes to participants who live outside of North Carolina.

Prizes

GoPro Action Camera 1200 points
GoPro Action Camera
1200 points
Get ready to explore like never before!! This GoPro Hero 8 action camera is totally waterproof and can go with you anywhere to capture high-resolution photos and videos of nature. Includes awesome features like image stabilization, slow-mo video, and a protective silicone case. Micro SD card not included.
One per person
Echo Meter Bat Detector 900 points
Echo Meter Bat Detector
900 points
Turn your Android phone, iPhone, or tablet into a state-of-the-art bat detector. This allows you to listen and record bat echolocations in real-time and identify nearby bat species.
Digital Microscope 800 points
Digital Microscope
800 points
Take a closer look at nature with this powerful digital microscope! Featuring an LCD screen and a built-in 5MP camera, you can zoom in up to 160x to see (and take pictures) of the tiniest details. Includes rechargeable battery for on-the-go use, and USB connection for Apple and PC computers.
One per person
Kodak Digital Camera 500 points
Kodak Digital Camera
500 points
This small, lightweight digital camera is perfect for snapping your plant and wildlife photos! This camera has 5x optical zoom, 28 mm wide angle and 16 megapixels. Comes with rechargeable Li-ion battery and USB cable.
Trail Camera 250 points
Trail Camera
250 points
This trail camera will help you capture the animals that visit your backyard. This camera has 12 Megapixel full color resolution, long night vision range, and personalized function options such as time-lapse, password protection, timing photos, and more. These cameras require a memory card up to 32 GB and 8 AA batteries (not included.)
One per person per field season
Cargo Vest 175 points
Cargo Vest
175 points
This is perfect vest for your many adventures! Store your field tools in the roomy pockets and iron on your ecoEXPLORE badges-to proudly show off all of your hard work helping scientists.
Fishing Pole 150 points
Fishing Pole
150 points
Be sure to snatch up this prize to help you snag that big catch! This is an all-in-one fishing rod with fishing line and tackle box including a selection of crankbaits, float bobbers, jig heads, soft lures, swivels and sinkers suited to a range of different fishing situations.
Bushnell Powerview Binoculars 100 points
Bushnell Powerview Binoculars
100 points
These lightweight yet durable binoculars will allow you to spot birds, treetops, distant butterflies and much more. Size 8” x 21”.
One per person per field season
Pocket Microscope 100 points
Pocket Microscope
100 points
Investigate the world's smallest details wherever you are! This handy microscope magnifies 60x-120x and fits in your pocket. LED light is powered by 1 AA battery (not included).
Gardener Tool Set 90 points
Gardener Tool Set
90 points
Time to get dirty! Start your own garden with this garden tool set made just for you! This set includes a canvas tote, shovel, rake, fork, watering can; and kid-sized gloves. All of the tools have rounded edges to ensure safe garden fun.**On sale for 45 points during Botany Field Season (March - April)**
One per person per field season
Bird Feeder 90 points
Bird Feeder
90 points
This feeder is easy to setup and perfect for attracting local birds to photograph! Featuring all-metal accents, an easy-to-fill lid, and 4 feeding perches. Bird seed not included!!
One per person per field season
Bee House 85 points
Bee House
85 points
Bee houses are a great addition to any garden! These are built to provide important nesting and shelter for cavity-nesting solitary bees like Mason bees.
Field Bag 75 points
Field Bag
75 points
This field bag is the perfect size to keep all of your field tools and display your hard-earned ecoEXPLORE Field Badges.
UV Flashlight 75 points
UV Flashlight
75 points
This amazing tool can help you spotlight mushrooms, plants, and animals that reflect UV light. Battery is rechargeable with USB plug.
Bugnoculars 65 points
Bugnoculars
65 points
Get an up-close view of bugs and nature with Bugnoculars. Catch and observe critters, leaves, flowers, and more in this bug-friendly, light-weight container with built-in magnifiers and air holes.
Collapsible Butterfly Habitat 60 points
Collapsible Butterfly Habitat
60 points
This is a great collapsible, easy to carry insect habitat. Throw it in your field pack and you're ready to catch and observe all kinds of insect species. You can also use it to rear caterpillars that you find!*On sale for 50% points during Entomology Field Season
Insect Net 55 points
Insect Net
55 points
This is a professional quality insect net is designed especially for kids and beginning collectors! The fine mesh net is suitable for catching everything from insects to very delicate butterflies and the collapsible handle allows for easy storage.
Audubon Bird Call 50 points
Audubon Bird Call
50 points
This tool will help you attract birds while you're out exploring! The bird call's sound is produced by rotating the zinc plug against the wooden cylinder. By varying the pressure between the two surfaces while twisting back and forth, a variety of bird sounds can be accurately imitated.
Two per person per field season
Audubon Singing Stuffed Bird 45 points
Audubon Singing Stuffed Bird
45 points
These cute stuffed birds play the authentic bird call with a squeeze of your hand. Collect them all!(Species availability may vary)
Pocket Naturalist Field Guide 40 points
Pocket Naturalist Field Guide
40 points
This handy, weatherproof guide is perfect for taking out on the trail. Each guide opens up to 12 full-color, laminated panels loaded with information. Please let us know your preferred guide with your prize request (40 points each): North Carolina Birds, Butterflies and Moths, Animal Tracks, Bugs and Slugs, Trees, Reptiles and Amphibians, Freshwater Fishes, Dragonflies and Damselflies, Mushrooms.
Collapsible Aquatic Net 37 points
Collapsible Aquatic Net
37 points
This aquatic net is especially designed for young explorers. The 42 inch collapsible handle makes it easy to store and take with you on all of your adventures. The netting is lightweight yet strong enough to hold even your largest catch.*On sale for Herpetology Season (May June)!
One per person per field season
Peterson Field Guide Coloring Books 35 points
Peterson Field Guide Coloring Books
35 points
Create your own field guide with these coloring books. Each drawing is accompanied by a brief description that educates as it entertains. Place the new color stickers next to the drawings for a visual reference while coloring. Coloring the drawings helps reinforce the color, image, and shape of each organism, improving your memory and perception while offering a pleasant and easy way to learn.
Mini Plant Press 24 points
Mini Plant Press
24 points
Plant presses are used to preserve plant specimens, such as leaves or even an entire plant. Once a plant is collection and pressed, it can be used to create a herbarium specimen and/or photograph. This small plant press is an easy size to bring into the field.**On sale for 12 points during Botany Field Season (March-April)**
One per person per field season
Rite in the Rain Journal 20 points
Rite in the Rain Journal
20 points
Don't let the rain stop you from taking field notes. This journal is 100% waterproof!
Reptiles and Amphibians Pocket Naturalist Guide 20 points
Reptiles and Amphibians Pocket Naturalist Guide
20 points
This handy, waterproof field guide will help you identify common reptiles and Amphibians you see while exploring!**On sale for 20 points during Herpetology Field Season (May-June)**
One per person per field season
Peterson Coloring Book: Reptiles and Amphibians 17 points
Peterson Coloring Book: Reptiles and Amphibians
17 points
Create your own field guide for Reptiles and Amphibians! Each drawing is accompanied by a brief description that educates as it entertains. Place the new color stickers next to the drawings for a visual reference while coloring. Coloring the drawings helps reinforce the color, image, and shape of each organism, improving your memory and perception while offering a pleasant and easy way to learn.**On sale for 17 points during Herpetology Field Season (May-June)**
One per person per field season
Wildflower Seeds 15 points
Wildflower Seeds
15 points
Grow your own wildflower garden with a mix of annual and perennial plants native to the southeastern United States.**On sale for 7 points during Botany Field Season (March-April)**
One per person per field season
ecoEXPLORE Magnifying Insect Box 10 points
ecoEXPLORE Magnifying Insect Box
10 points
Not only does this 2” wide box allow you to keep small animals contained as you photograph them before releasing, the magnifying top is a handy tool to get a close look at beetles, ants or other small wildlife.
Two per person per field season
ecoEXPLORE Hand Lens 7 points
ecoEXPLORE Hand Lens
7 points
This lens is ideal for examining tree buds, insects, small salamanders, or any small plant or animal. The tool includes two lenses for two levels of magnification. *On sale for Herpetology Season (May-June)!
Two per person per field season
ecoEXPLORE Sticker 5 points
ecoEXPLORE Sticker
5 points
Show your ecoEXPLORE pride with this durable sticker. These are perfect additions to any water bottle, notebook, or even an adult's car!