Conservancy Corner
125th Audubon Christmas Bird Count on Bald Head Island
By Dr. Beth Darrow, Director of Science Bald Head Island Conservancy’s Director of Science Beth Darrow and Coastal Scientist Allison Polinski joined volunteers Jamie Adams and Bob Cowan to assist with the Audubon Society’s 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count on January 5, 2025. Sixty-six bird species were identified in Bald Head Island’s diverse...
Mapping Trash Trends on Bald Head Island: A Community-Driven Approach to Coastal Conservation
By Dr. Jennifer Wiggen, Senior Educator Mary Brandle and Sarah Powers were interns in the Fall of 2024, and their intern project combined rigorous scientific research with meaningful community engagement to address the issue of marine debris. They chose this project because: Over the course of their fall internship, Mary and Sarah walked South...
Sponsor Spotlight: Bald Head Island Limited
Bald Head Island Limited has been a strong supporter of the Bald Head Island Conservancy since our founding in 1983, providing us with substantial financial resources as well as the land for our current campus. The Conservancy was established by Dr. Thad Wester more than 40 years ago in alignment with the Mitchell family’s vision to create...
Wildlife-Friendly Certification Program Interest Survey
Kendall Kelly, Fall 2024 Education Intern Hello Bald Head Island homeowners! I’m excited to explore the possibility of launching a Wildlife-Friendly Certification Program for our community, organized through the Bald Head Island Conservancy! Your input is important in shaping this initiative, which aims to protect our sea turtles &...
Pat and Dick Johnston Graduate Fellowship in Coastal Sustainability at the Bald Head Island Conservancy
Fellowship Details: The Bald Head Island Conservancy is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 Johnston Graduate Fellowship in Coastal Sustainability. The Fellowship provides support for a graduate student to pursue a coastal sustainability project on Bald Head Island in collaboration with Bald Head Island Conservancy staff and the Center...
