Family Activities
A full calendar of our current programs can be found here.
All programs are for groups of 10 or less. Program attendees ages 5 and older are required to wear a face mask for all programs (with the exception of Kayaking).
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ISLAND EXPLORATION
Island Nature Tour
Explore beautiful Bald Head Island on this guided tour of beach, marsh, and maritime forest habitats. Discover what makes the island so unique, search for animals at several wildlife hotspots, and learn about the Conservancy’s conservation initiatives.
Personal golf cart transportation is required.
$30/Adult | $20/Child
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All participants ages 5 and older must wear a face mask.
Bald Head Island Birding
Bald Head Island has been designated an “Important Bird Area” by Audubon due to the incredible diversity of birds that can be found here. Join us on this guided tour as we search for many different species of birds among various island ecosystems. No previous birding experience required.
​Personal golf cart transportation is required.
$30/Adult | $20/Child
PROGRAM BY REQUEST
All participants ages 5 and older must wear a face mask.
Middle Island Exploration
Explore secluded Middle Island for an exclusive nature tour featuring the Ibis Sanctuary and views of Cape Creek.
​Personal golf cart transportation is required.
$30/Adult | $20/Child
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All participants ages 5 and older must wear a face mask.
Kayaking the Creeks
Explore the pristine creeks of BHI on a 2-hour guided tour at high, mid, or low tide. A combination of single and double kayaks will be used.
Meet at Village Creek Access on Federal Road.
$60/person
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BHI After Dark
Have you ever wondered what creatures come out at night on Bald Head Island? Join us as we explore the island after dark and search for deer, alligators, frogs, and more!
Personal golf cart transportation is required.
$30/Adult | $20/Child
PROGRAM BY REQUEST
All participants ages 5 and older must wear a face mask.
FISHING PROGRAMS
Kid's Marsh Crabbing and Fishing
(Ages 5-12)
Head to the creek and prepare to get your hands muddy catching fish and crabs. No fishing experience required.
Meet at Village Creek Access on Federal Road.
Equipment and bait are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
$35/child
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All participants ages 5 and older must wear a face mask.
ON-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Reptile Round-Up
Meet and interact with some of the Conservancy’s ambassador animals, including turtles and snakes. Learn about our scaly friends and find out how the Conservancy is working to protect these important animals. All participants (children and adults) are required to register.
Held at the Conservancy. Children 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
$10/person
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Tidal Explorations
Meet tide pool critters and learn about animals that live in places where tides rise and fall every day. All participants (children and adults) are required to register.
Meet in the circle outside of Bald Head Island Conservancy. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants ages 5 and older must wear a face mask.
$10/person
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Hands-On Dissection
Understanding the internal and external anatomy of an animal is an important part of conservation science. Join us as we examine and dissect either a squid or dogfish shark to learn out more about these animals.
Meet in the circle outside of Bald Head Island Conservancy. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants ages 5 and older must wear a face mask.
$35/person
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SEA TURTLE PROGRAMS
Turtle Walks
As a thank you to our members, this is a members only activity during the summer and early fall seasons. Members join us at night and get the chance to see a mother sea turtle laying eggs or a nest hatch.
Turtle walks for 2020 have ended. Please check back in the spring of 2021 for next summer’s availability!
Free - Members Only | Passes distributed upon Membership purchase
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