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Smith Island Land Trust – Why Preservation of Bald Head Island’s Natural Spaces Matters
By Chris Shank, Executive Director A true commitment to protecting Bald Head Island’s environmental integrity must include an active pursuit of preservation of its natural spaces. Barrier islands are fragile ecosystems influenced by many factors which can irreversibly alter their viability; this includes natural forces like hurricanes as well...
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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. […]
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All About Pill Bugs: Conservancy Camp’s New Hobby
By Kat Anderson, Summer 2024 Intern During my first week at Conservancy Camp, our campers realized that pill bugs can be found almost everywhere on the island. Whether in the park or in our outdoor classroom at the BHIC campus, campers and counselors alike spent the week turning up logs looking for these tiny rolled […]
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Sponsor Spotlight: Simply Southern
Founded in 2005 by Ginger Aydogdu, Simply Southern started as a small kiosk in a local mall selling t-shirts. It has since grown into a large corporation employing over 400 people and expanding its merchandise portfolio to include gifts, apparel, and accessories. GiftBeat, a monthly trade publication that tracks gift industry trends, has ranked...
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World Sea Turtle Week 2024
By Morgan Greene, Marketing Associate One of our favorite parts of the summer is finally here—World Sea Turtle Week! Every year, World Sea Turtle Week provides engaging opportunities for us to appreciate the importance of sea turtles, gain awareness of how our sea turtles are being threatened, and learn new ways to protect these magnificent...
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Meet Our Summer 2024 Interns!
Summer has finally arrived at Bald Head Island, and so have the BHI Conservancy summer interns! Let’s get to know the friendly faces that will be protecting sea turtles, researching wildlife, guiding you on nature tours and so much more this summer: Larah Gonzalez Larah is from Edinburg, Texas. A fun fact about her […]
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An Introduction to BHIC’s Wildlife Hotline
By Joel Davies, Conservation Technician Summer is upon us, which means the island will be teeming with more and more active wildlife for visitors and residents to see! However, with the increase in activity also comes the likelihood of encountering wild animals that are injured, sickly, generally unwell, or even deceased. If you are ever […]
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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 […]
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Sponsor Spotlight: Atlantic Realty Professionals
Atlantic Realty Professionals has helped islanders buy and sell their homes for more than 20 years. Owned by David Berne, son of Generator Society members Bill and Billie Jean Berne, David has been a part of the fabric of Bald Head Island since the mid-1970s. Along with fellow society members Thad and Lee Wester, the […]
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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 […]
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