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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 Quote of the Day: “In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt”
― Margaret Atwood

Attention Supporters! OUTDOOR NATION SELECTS BHI CONSERVANCY’S WOMEN PADDLING INTO SCIENCE PROJECT TO INCREASE PADDLESPORT PARTICIPATION AMONG MILLENIALS IN U.S. Read more

 • New Member Benefits and Changes to Life Membership

 The New Year has begun which means it is time to renew your membership with the BHI Conservancy!  We have made a few changes to your benefits as well as our educational programming to provide you with even more including:

  • Camp discounts to ALL levels of membership
  • Family Adventure Program Discounts to ALL levels of membership
  • Automatic Annual Renewal 
  • Click here to learn more about membership benefits.

Join now or look for your renewal information in your mailbox this month.

 

• Check out our latest publicity at Port City Daily by Ben Brown!

• Check out our 2013 Turtle Trot Schedule, click here. Become a sponsor, click here.

• Check out our new and improved 2013 Family adventure programs! Click here.

• Learn more about our wildlife! Click here.

• New Naming Opportunity, click here and here.

 • Touch Tank Time is every Wednesday at 1:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am

 
NOW SHOWING Tuesday and Saturday Matinees at 1:00pm  Turtle: The Incredible Journey 

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1 PM in the New Barrier Island Study Center Media Room. 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 80 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.


• Turtle Season 2012, total nests laid - 76, total nests hatched 76.

• Turtle Season 2011, total turtle nests laid - 99, total nests hatched 75. Reasons for unhatched nests, Hurricane Irene and unfertilized eggs.

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BHI Conservancy is an independent, nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) organization. We are able to continue our work through the generosity and commitment of our many members, volunteers and supporters. Your support is necessary to fulfilling our mission of barrier island conservation, education and preservation.
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