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16 Jul

Turtle Walks with BHI Conservancy

By Kaitlyn Williams, BHIC Intern Imagine the wonder of witnessing a 300-pound loggerhead sea turtle emerge from the waves to lay her eggs on the starlit beaches of Bald Head Island. Or, consider the sight of around one-hundred sea turtle hatchlings—each small enough to fit inside a golf ball—racing toward the light of the moon on […]

Morgan Greene
July 16, 2024
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13 Jun

Wondrous Whelks: From Case to Creature

By Katharine Hart, Summer 2024 Intern At first glance, the long spiraling case of a Whelk, a common find on the shores of beach accesses like the Shoals here on Bald Head, may not stand out as an island treasure. However, the external stack of yellow disks does not yet reveal the impressive intricacies inside. […]

Morgan Greene
June 13, 2024
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15 May

Reflecting on the Third Annual Johnston Coastal Sustainability Symposium

By Chris Shank, Executive Director On April 9, we hosted our 3rd Annual Johnston Coastal Sustainability Symposium.  The Symposium was easily the best so far, with sold-out crowds at both the morning session at BHA’s Generator Society Hall and the dinner conversation at the BHI Club with author David Gessner. This year’s theme was BHI […]

Morgan Greene
May 15, 2024
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15 Apr

BHIC Summer Programming

By Jennifer Wiggen, Senior Educator Summer is almost here! We are excited to discover and learn with you and your families through our conservation-based program experiences. Whether it be through an Island Nature Tour, Kayaking, or one of our many hands-on classroom programs, we have something for everyone at BHI Conservancy.  Our programs...

Morgan Greene
April 15, 2024
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15 Mar

BHI Earth Day Pollinator Event

By Jennifer Wiggen, Senior Educator This April, the Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bald Head Association are hosting our inaugural Earth Day event! Our theme this year is Pollinators, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.  Please join us April 5 at Marina Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a native plant […]

Morgan Greene
March 15, 2024
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16 Feb

Third Annual Johnston Coastal Sustainability Symposium

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Annual Johnston Coastal Sustainability Symposium! This year’s theme is “Bald Head Island 2063” as we address the most pressing concerns for the next 40 years and how the natural systems of Bald Head Island might respond.  The Symposium will be held Tuesday, April 9 and be divided into two […]

Morgan Greene
February 16, 2024
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16 Feb

Bald Head Island Conservancy Summer Camp 2024

By Jennifer Wiggen, Senior Educator We are so excited to discover and learn with your children this spring and summer through our nature-based camp experiences at the Bald Head Island Conservancy! Feeling connected to nature, especially to the animals and plants we share Bald Head Island with, is the best way to appreciate and learn […]

Morgan Greene
February 16, 2024
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16 Feb

Sponsor Spotlight: Mike’s Bites

Mike’s Bites is one the island’s favorite food stands, offering refreshing summer snacks to Conservancy and beach goers alike. Owner Mike Thomasen is a continued Sponsor and supporter of the Conservancy, having been connected to the Conservancy and the island since 2010. “My father worked for the Conservancy doing maintenance, and I...

Morgan Greene
February 16, 2024
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26 Jan

2023 Executive Director’s Annual Report

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Morgan Greene
January 26, 2024
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22 Jan

Looking Back on the 40th Year of Bald Head Island Conservancy

By Morgan Greene, Chris Shank, and Carrie Barnette It’s been an exciting year of Discovering, Learning, Conserving, and Preserving for the Bald Head Island Conservancy, especially as 2023 marks its 40th year of service to Bald Head Island.  DISCOVER and LEARN Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, over 15,000 guests visited BHIC’s Fleming...

Morgan Greene
January 22, 2024
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