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BHI Maritime Forest Guide
The maritime forest is a distinguishing feature of Bald Head Island. It is important to protect this ecosystem so it can continue to thrive. We are involved in multiple forest health programs to help keep the maritime forest vibrant and intact. There is so much to see in the forest. Below are some of our […]
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Second Annual Johnston Coastal Sustainability Symposium
On April 4th, the Johnston Center for Coastal Sustainability will be holding its second annual Coastal Sustainability Symposium. Experts in coastal sustainability will gather on Bald Head Island to share knowledge about the coastal environment and climate science with the public. This annual symposium is a key facet of the Johnston Center for...
Jenny Marty | Bald Head Island Conservancy
Field Guide: The Romantic Scent of Pumpkin
by Desiree Bridge, Turtle Central Assistant Manager When one has romantic thoughts for a person, they may perhaps wish to attract them with flowers or chocolates, but to truly enchant someone, just bake them a pie. A pumpkin pie to be exact. With a lavender garnish. The Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation of Chicago […]
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Courtship Among Our Local Lovebirds
by Morgan Hooks, Environmental Content Creator Winter is the season of love; from the holidays to Valentine’s Day, we are often at our most affectionate, most giving, and most romantic. That applies, too, to many of our wildlife neighbors who are preparing their best breeding plumage for courtship, mating, and raising their offspring with a...
Morgan Hooks | BHIC Environmental Content Creator
For the Love of Wildlife
It’s the season of love, and there is a tremendous amount of things to love about Bald Head Island, from the ancient maritime forest, to the sweeping Frying Pan Shoals, to the wildlife who call the island home. North Carolina Wildlife Federation began the month of February by sharing stories For the Love of Wildlife. […]
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2023 Graduate Student Fellowships
The Bald Head Island Conservancy (Bald Head Island, NC) is accepting applications from graduate students for two new one-year research fellowships in “Barrier Island Science” and “Coastal Sustainability”. Applications are due to Bald Head Island Conservancy by 5 p.m. EST on February 1, 2023. “The Fellowships provide support for graduate...
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Giving Tuesday 2022
Help us keep our beaches and ocean clean.
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Donation Brings Barrier Island Botanists Back to BHI
Throughout the fall, the Bald Head Island Conservancy is holding its annual Barrier Island Botanists (BIB) program, with field trips in coordination with Brunswick County Public Schools. Just under 1000 sixth graders from 6 schools throughout the county will visit Bald Head Island throughout the month of October, with one school scheduled to...
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Operation Healing Forces Visits the Conservancy for Caregiver Retreat
by Jenny Marty, Marketing Associate The Bald Head Island Conservancy recently hosted Operation Healing Forces for an Island Nature Tour, as a way to give back to another non-profit organization. Operation Healing Forces works with families of America’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) to serve the needs of active-duty and recent veteran Special...
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First Ever BHIC Pollinator Party & Butterfly BioBlitz
by Jennifer Wiggen, Senior Educator Join us for the first-ever BHIC Butterfly BioBlitz! Become a community scientist and help us track the butterflies of Bald Head Island. There is no experience necessary! All you need to do is download the iNaturalist app and if you see a butterfly, take pictures and upload them to the […]
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