Conservancy Corner
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Sea Turtle Nesting Season!
By Karlee Szympruch, Sea Turtle Technician It’s that time of year! The weather is warmer, the days are longer and Bald Head Island is flourishing with life. As stewards of BHI, we welcome all island visitors with open arms, but one local needs a warmer welcome than most: our resident loggerhead sea turtles. These majestic […]
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...
Sounds of Spring: Common Frog Calls on BHI
By Allison Polinski, Coastal Scientist As the weather warms up, male frogs and toads have started calling to find their mates. There are 31 species of frogs and toads in North Carolina, and many of these species can be heard on BHI. Bald Head Island Conservancy participates in both CASP (Calling Amphibian Survey Program) and […]
Graduate Student Fellowships in Coastal Sustainability and Barrier Island Science Awarded by Bald Head Island Conservancy
By Beth Darrow, Chief Scientist The Bald Head Island Conservancy is pleased to announce the awarding of Graduate Student Fellowships for the 2024-25 academic year to Brittany Morse in Coastal Sustainability and James Puentes in Barrier Island Science. Brittany Morse of the University of North Carolina Wilmington is the second awardee of the...
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 […]
