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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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October Means Oysters on Bald Head Island!
by Dr. Beth Darrow, Chief Scientist Join the BHI Conservancy October 10 – 16 for North Carolina Oyster Week as we “shellebrate” the ecology, history, culture, and economy of oysters on Bald Head Island! Mid-October marks the beginning of wild oyster harvest season, and we look forward to enjoying wild oysters in oyster roasts, holiday...
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“Party with a Purpose” Fundraises on Behalf of the Conservancy
by Melissa Blackmon, Chief Development Officer Two Bald Head Island Conservancy board members recently hosted a fundraiser for the Conservancy, which they dubbed ‘Ready to have a Turtley Awesome Time?.’ Katie Chatas and Kim Blackwell hosted a dual birthday party asking for donations in lieu of gifts to support our mission. “Kim and I met...
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BHIC Alum of the Month: August
Our BHIC Alum of the Month, T. Reid Nelson, was an intern on our Sea Turtle Team throughout the summer of 2008. He has a BS in Marine Biology from Auburn University, and an MS in Fisheries & Allied Aquaculture and PhD in Marine Sciences from University of South Alabama. Nelson is now an Assistant […]
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Sponsor Spotlight: Urban Coast Electric
Urban Coast Electric Inc. is owned and operated by Bob and Lisa Mace. The Maces fell completely in love with Bald Head Island and decided to permanently relocate their home and business to the area in 2011 from Charlotte. As avid fishermen, golfers, and lovers of all things BEACH, this was an easy decision […]
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Field Guide: Sharks of the Bald Head Island Shore
by Jake Kelly, Development/Marketing Intern | Illustrations by Sophia Wagner, Conservation Intern We had a fin-tactic Shark Week in July with shark-themed exhibits and specimens in Fleming Environmental Education Center, dogfish dissection programs, and Shark Trivia on our social media. We also introduced our supporters to a few of...
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Annual Silent Auction Offers Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences
by Melissa Blackmon, Chief Development Officer The Bald Head Island Conservancy had another successful July 4th Auction and Raffle. We are always thankful to our supporters who donate items to the event and donors who have fun outbidding each other. This annual tradition is a fantastic way to support our mission as We Discover,...
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Sponsor Spotlight: Wendy Wilmont Properties
We’ve been Island locals providing you with the #BestOfBaldHead since 2006. Regardless of how long you stay, we love being the local resource for our clients – because no one knows the island like we do. We’re proud to be a Silver Supporter of the Bald Head Island Conservancy and support the amazing work that […]
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