Founded in 1983 by community residents who understand the need to protect rare and vulnerable habitats, the BHI Conservancy has become a leader in barrier island conservation, preservation and education. Read our story.
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• Have you visited the Barrier Island Study Center yet? Come in and see the sea star, shrimp, hermit crabs, sea anemone and other sea species in the salt water aquarium and the salt water touch tank! Check back here for frequent critter updates.
• The first sea turtle nest in the area was laid on Caswell Beach, the second for North Carolina was laid on Ocean Isle Beach. Alyssa is patrolling for our first! Check back for Alyssa Taylor's updates throughout Sea Turtle Season!
NOW SHOWING:
This film follows a loggerhead sea turtle hatchling from her nest, to the Gulf Stream, and back to the beach to lay her own nest! It is a remarkable story about the harrowing trek around the globe of this this threatened species and an amazing odyssey you won't want to miss. This film was released in 2011 and was directed by Nick Stringer of National Geographic Explorer. A Sea World Pictures film.
Learn about the fascinating species that nests right here on Bald Head Island! Following the film, Conservancy staff will answer all of your questions about sea turtles.
The film is rated G and is 1 hour and 20 minutes. Please be advised that this is not a cartoon film and some images may be too dramatic for young viewers. Suggested donation $5.00. Your monetary contributions aid our mission of conservation, education, and preservation and also assist our renowned Sea Turtle Protection Program. "A special thank you to the Hannover House Distributing Company for facilitating these film events."
Seating is limited and provided on a first come, first serve basis. Please call (910) 457-0089 with questions.
Photos courtesy of BHI Limited
Photos courtesy of Ann Liles
Great article from the State Port Pilot, Thanks SPP!:
http://stateportpilot.com/topstory/article_8f2148ac-8349-11e1-adfe-001a4bcf887a.html
Senator Kay Hagan sends letter of congratulations on the opening of the Barrier Island Study Center. She applauds the energy efficiency of this LEEDS project. She also acknowledged the importance of the applied research, conducted at the Center, to coastal communities in North Carolina as well as nationwide. Read more...
• The 2012 Membership Drive to support education is going on now, contribute to keep our great programming! Click here!
• Turtle Season 2011, total turtle nests laid - 99, total nests hatched 75. Reasons for unhatched nests, Hurricane Irene and unfertilized eggs.
• 2012 BHI Community Directories are available by calling 910-457-0089 ext 10 or emailing Jane@bhic.org
