Prizes
- GoPro Action Camera 1200 pointsGoPro Action Camera1200 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 pointsEcho Meter Bat Detector900 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 pointsDigital Microscope800 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 600 pointsKodak Digital Camera600 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 pointsTrail Camera250 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). This prize is on SALE during Mammalogy Field Season (November - December)!
One per person per field season - Cargo Vest 200 pointsCargo Vest200 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.
- Bee House 180 pointsBee House180 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.
One per person per field season - Fishing Pole 160 pointsFishing Pole160 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.
One per person per field season - Bushnell Powerview Binoculars 130 pointsBushnell Powerview Binoculars130 points
These lightweight yet durable binoculars will allow you to spot birds, treetops, distant butterflies and much more. Size 8” x 21”. ON SALE for Ornithology Field Season (January & February)!
One per person per field season - Gardener Tool Set 110 pointsGardener Tool Set110 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 during Botany Field Season (Mar/Apr)!
One per person per field season - Collapsible Aquatic Net 100 pointsCollapsible Aquatic Net100 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 - Pocket Microscope 100 pointsPocket Microscope100 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).
- Bird Feeder 90 pointsBird Feeder90 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. ON SALE for Ornithology Field Season (January & February)!
One per person per field season - Field Bag 85 pointsField Bag85 points
This field bag is the perfect size to keep all of your field tools and display your hard-earned ecoEXPLORE Field Badges.
- Collapsible Butterfly Habitat 80 pointsCollapsible Butterfly Habitat80 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!
One per person per field season - Polarized Sunglasses 80 pointsPolarized Sunglasses80 points
Explore nature in style while protecting sensitive eyes with these groovy eyewear! These sunglasses have UV-400 polarized lenses which block reflective glare from the surface of water, making them a perfect spotting fish and other aquatic animals.
One per person per field season - Insect Net 75 pointsInsect Net75 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. This prize is on SALE during Entomology Field Season (July / August)!
One per person per field season - Audubon Singing Stuffed Bird 70 pointsAudubon Singing Stuffed Bird70 points
These cute stuffed birds play the authentic bird call with a squeeze of your hand. Collect them all!(Species availability may vary)
- UV Flashlight 65 pointsUV Flashlight65 points
This amazing tool can help you spotlight mushrooms, plants, and animals that reflect UV light. Battery is rechargeable with USB plug. This prize is on SALE during Mycology Field Season (September/October 2025)!
- Rite in the Rain Journal 55 pointsRite in the Rain Journal55 points
Don't let the rain stop you from taking field notes. This journal is 100% waterproof! This prize is on SALE during Herpetology Field Season (May/June).
One per person per field season - Bird Call 50 pointsBird Call50 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. ON SALE for Ornithology Field Season (January & February)!
One per person per field season - Mini Plant Press 45 pointsMini Plant Press45 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 during Botany Field Season (Mar/Apr)!
One per person per field season - Bugnoculars 40 pointsBugnoculars40 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. This prize is on SALE during Entomology Field Season (July / August)!
One per person per field season - Pocket Naturalist Field Guide 40 pointsPocket Naturalist Field Guide40 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, North Carolina Wildlife, North Carolina Trees & Wildflowers, Bees & Other Pollinators, Animal Tracks, Bugs and Slugs, Trees, Reptiles & Amphibians, Freshwater Fishes, Dragonflies & Damselflies, Mushrooms.
- Golden Guide: Spiders and Their Kin 40 pointsGolden Guide: Spiders and Their Kin40 points
This handy guide to spiders and their relatives has full-color illustrations and lots of useful, interesting information to help you learn about and identify arachnids.
Two per person per field season - ecoEXPLORE Hand Lens 30 pointsecoEXPLORE Hand Lens30 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. This prize is on SALE during Herpetology Field Season (May/June)!
One per person per field season - Pocket Field Guide - Dragonflies and Damselflies 30 pointsPocket Field Guide - Dragonflies and Damselflies30 points
This beautifully illustrated, waterproof guide features photos and ID tips for many common Dragonflies and Damselflies. ON SALE during Entomology Field Season 2025 (May / June)!
One per person per field season - ecoEXPLORE Magnifying Insect Box 25 pointsecoEXPLORE Magnifying Insect Box25 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. This prize is on SALE during Entomology Field Season (July/August)!
Two per person per field season - Wildflower Seeds 25 pointsWildflower Seeds25 points
Grow your own wildflower garden with seeds of the 2025 NC Wildflower of the year "Common Blue Curls", native to the southeastern United States. ON SALE during Botany Field Season (Mar/Apr)!
One per person per field season - ecoEXPLORE Sticker 5 pointsecoEXPLORE Sticker5 points
Show your ecoEXPLORE pride with this durable sticker. These are perfect additions to any water bottle, notebook, or even an adult's car!