2021 Turtle Walk (BHI Conservancy Member Only Event)

700 Federal Road,Bald Head Island NC 28461

22 July, 2021

Description

As a thank you to our members, the Bald Head Island Conservancy offers Turtle Walks as an opportunity to (hopefully) see sea turtles! Become a BHI Conservancy Member today to participate in this program!  As a special thank you to our members, we invite you to participate in our popular Turtle Walks! Meet at the Conservancy for a brief presentation in our Fleming Classroom about sea turtles and the BHI Conservancy's renowned sea turtle protection program. Following the presentation, guests will accompany Conservancy staff to the beach to wait for word from our Sea Turtle Team about potential nesting or hatching sea turtle activity*. We are granted permission to conduct Turtle Walks through a special state permit that restricts us to a small groups in order to conserve this federally protected species. Due to limited space, Turtle Walks fill up very quickly. Reservations and proof of membership are required for this program. Face masks are optional. *We cannot guarantee seeing sea turtles on any specific night.* Members Only - Passes distributed upon Membership purchase. Each person attending a walk must have an individual pass and be registered for a spot. If you sign up for a spot and do not show up, you forfeit those turtle walk passes. Questions? Call 910-457-0089 x6 or email [email protected] Meet at the Conservancy (700 Federal Rd.). Personal golf cart transportation is required. Bug spray strongly recommended! 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!