Meet Shari the
Coral Crusader!

Shari Regenbogen Ross has always been a passionate advocate for our planet. An artist, she creates coral-inspired pieces that have been exhibited and sold across the United States.

Shari is also an enthusiastic, experienced scuba diver and is certified in coral restoration. Her work for non profit organizations raised funds, created sponsorships and grew a community known as the Coral Crusaders!

She applies her experiences and perspective to raise awareness and support for coral as a citizen environmentalist. Shari knows the importance of our oceans, and wants to make a positive impact on our blue planet.  

Become a Coral Crusader!

Program Schedule

ALL EVENTS BELOW ARE FREE TO THE COMMUNITY 

5

January

2023

Live Corals & Conservation Chat

4pm – 5pm
Chat with Coral Crusader Shari and see a live Coral Reef!
Suitable for all ages

location

Catawba Science Center Aquarium Lobby


5

January

2023

An Evening of Corals & Conservation

5pm – 6pm
Meet a Coral Crusader and participate in a creative coral reef project!
Suitable for all ages

location

Hickory Museum of Art


5

January

2023

Cocktails, Corals, & Conversation

6pm – 7:30pm
Enjoy Cocktails & Coral Conversation in the
SEA to SEE Exhibit!
Please register through HMA to reserve your spot.
Suitable for ages 21+

location

Hickory Museum of Art


6

January

2023

Community Coral Reef Art Project

1pm – 3pm
Create a community coral reef-inspired art project that will be displayed in HMA's Coe Gallery!
Suitable for all ages

location

Philadelphia, PA


6

January

2023

Community Coral Reef Art Project

10am – 11am
Create a community coral reef-inspired art project that will be displayed in HMA's Coe Gallery!
Suitable for all ages

location

Hickory Museum of Art


6

January

2023

Expedition Reef

3pm show — 26 minutes
Embark on a journey into the hidden world of coral reefs and explore some of our planet's most biodiverse, and critically threatened, ecosystems.

Suitable for all ages

location

Catawba Science Center Millholand Planetarium


7

January

2023

329 Miles: Coral Presentation

11am – 12pm
Coral Crusader Shari shares her passion & experience in restoring coral reefs around the world!
Suitable for all ages

location

Drendel Auditorium, SALT Block


7

January

2023

Community Coral Reef Art Project

1pm – 3pm
Create a community coral reef-inspired art project that will be displayed in HMA's Coe Gallery!
Suitable for all ages

location

Hickory Museum of Art


7

January

2023

Expedition Reef

3pm show — 26 minutes
Embark on a journey into the hidden world of coral reefs and explore some of our planet's most biodiverse, and critically threatened, ecosystems.
Suitable for all ages

location

Catawba Science Center Millholand Planetarium


8

January

2023

Community Coral Reef Art Exhibit

1pm – 4pm
Come see the completed coral reef-inspired art project crafted by the community on display!
Suitable for all ages

location

Coe Gallery, Hickory Museum of Art


8

January

2023

Expedition Reef

3pm show — 26 minutes
Embark on a journey into the hidden world of coral reefs and explore some of our planet's most biodiverse, and critically threatened, ecosystems. Suitable for all ages

location

Catawba Science Center Millholand Planetarium


Cocktails, Corals, & Conversation

Reserve your spot for the Cocktails, Corals, & Conversation event on January 5th in the SEA to SEE exhibit at 6pm.

A UAC Collaborative Project

United Arts Council