Tidal Explorations (2021)

700 Federal Road,Bald Head Island NC 28461

04 July, 2021

Description

Meet and learn about tide pool critters that call Bald Head Island home! Did you know that horseshoe crabs have 10 eyes? Or that sea stars don't have blood? Or that a whelk and conch are different animals? Our instructors have a wealth of beach combing knowledge and can't wait to share it with you and your family! Join BHI Conservancy staff to meet the creatures that inhabit island tide pools - from hermit crabs to anemones. Following the lesson, you and your family will be able to watch several saltwater animals get fed. Face masks optional. Held at the Conservancy. Children 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Program takes place inside our Education Classroom. $10/person for all participants in attendance Become a BHI Conservancy Member today to receive a 10% discount on programs! The Bald Head Island Conservancy is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1983. It is located in a unique area within the Smith Island Complex which includes Bald Head, Middle, and Bluff Islands, all of which are bounded by the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. The Conservancy sponsors and facilitates scientific research that benefits coastal communities and provides numerous recreational and educational activities to the public. In coordination with various organizations, partnerships and collaborations, the Conservancy has led the nation in conservation and research efforts and is uniquely poised to become a leader in Barrier Island Conservation world-wide. Our Mission  We Discover, Learn, Conserve, and Preserve Our Vision Bald Head Island Conservancy champions the sustainability of barrier islands through environmental research and stewardship.   Become a BHI Conservancy Member today to receive discounted prices on programs!