Family Activities

Bald Eagle Tour (Winter/Spring)

Watch and learn about our Bald Eagle pair during their nesting season every spring.  Can't make it on a Thursday?  Attend our Birding BHI programs on Tuesday and Saturdays and request to see the Bald Eagles!  Meet at the Conservancy.  Personal golf cart transportation is required.   
$15/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |   $20/person for Non-Members
OFF-ISLAND PRICES :
$30/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |    $40/person for Non-Members
(includes ferry ticket and cart transportation*)

Bald Head After Dark

BHI takes on a very different feel as the sun goes down and darkness falls.  Learn about all of the night critters and creatures that inhabit the island! Meet at the Conservancy. Personal golf cart transportation is required.  
$15/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |   $20/person for Non-Members

Birding BHI

Bald Head Island offers fantastic opportunities for bird watching during all seasons. With almost 250 different species of birds on BHI, this tour will provide you with fantastic viewing opportunities to see heron, ibis, warblers, and more!  Meet at the Conservancy. Personal golf cart transportation is required.   
$15/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |   $20/person for Non-Members
OFF-ISLAND PRICES:
$30/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |   $40/person for Non-Members
(includes ferry ticket and cart transportation*)

*Take 8:00AM ferry from Deep Point Marina in Southport, NC.  BHIC staff will provide ferry tickets at the gate and arrange for island transportation.

Cosmos & Cocoa

Use our sky charts and scopes to enhance your stargazing experience while viewing constellations and planets.  Minimal light pollution provides for a breathtaking show. Hot cocoa will be provided.  Meet at the Conservancy.
$10/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |   $15/person for Non-Members

Ibis Sanctuary Exploration

Explore the quiet solitude of Middle Island while visiting the Ibis Sanctuary, a protected area of land that is private and only accessible with Conservancy staff. This spectacular roosting amidst beautiful scenery is a must-see on the island. We recommend bringing a camera!   Take this 1.5 hour trip to see several species of herons, egrets, and ibis. Binoculars are provided for the trip. Meet at the Conservancy . Personal golf cart transportation is required.  
$10/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |   $15/person for Non-Members
OFF-ISLAND PRICES (SUMMER ONLY) :
$30/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |    $40/person for Non-Members
(includes ferry ticket and cart transportation*)

Island Nature Tour

Join Conservancy staff on a guided tour of the wildlife hotspots on breathtaking BHI. Explore the pristine beaches, maritime forest, and salt marsh. Meet at the Conservancy. Personal golf cart transportation is required.  
$15/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |   $20/person for Non-Members  
OFF-ISLAND PRICES:
$30/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |   $40/person for Non-Members
(includes ferry ticket and cart transportation*)
 
*Take 8:00AM ferry from Deep Point Marina in Southport, NC.  BHI Conservancy staff will provide ferry tickets at the gate and arrange for island transportation. 

Kayaking the Creeks

Explore the unspoiled creeks of Bald Head Island on a guided trip with Conservancy staff. Learn about the beauty and importance of the salt marsh. Each trip offers a unique perspective of BHI and great views of wildlife.

$40/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |   $55/person for Non-Members
      

Low Tide Kayaking (Summer)

Explore the Salt Marsh while discovering what is usually hidden on a guided trip through the unspoiled creeks of BHI. Each trip offers a chance to catch crabs, small fish and shrimp using hand nets. Participants must wear closed toe shoes that may get wet.

Double kayaks are used and children must be accompanied by an adult. PFDs, paddles, and kayaks will be provided. Please bring a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, and clothes that can get muddy and slightly damp.  Trips are tide and weather dependent. Meet at the Village Creek Access on Federal Road.

$40/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |   $55/person for Non-Members

Nest Patrol Ride Along

Take an evening ride along in our beach vehicle to check on the health of our sea turtle nests with our fall interns. This hour and a half program is open to all ages, with children under ten years old requiring an adult chaperone. Only 3 people can participate due to seating restrictions.   Meet at the Conservancy.
$75/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |   $100/person for Non-Members

Painted Bunting Tour (Spring/Summer)

The male Painted Bunting is often described as the most beautiful bird in North America. Lucky for you, BHI offers fantastic opportunities to catch a peek of this brightly colored bird. Join Conservancy staff on this special edition of our usual Birding BHI Tour. Meet at the Conservancy.  Personal golf cart transportation is required.  
$15/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |   $20/person for Non-Members
OFF-ISLAND PRICES :
$30/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |    $40/person for Non-Members
(includes ferry ticket and cart transportation*)

Reptile Round Up

Let us introduce you and your family to the unique adaptations that help island reptiles survive! Participants will be able to touch live reptiles, turtle shells, snake sheds, and much more! Takes place at the Conservancy.
$5/person for BHI Conservancy Members and Non-Members

Sea Turtle Patrol Ride Along

Ride along in our beach vehicle to have the chance to witness a nesting sea turtle or hatching nest - with the option of staying until 2AM if you do not see a sea turtle before then. This program is open to all ages, with children under ten years old requiring an adult chaperone. Only 4 people/night can participate due to seating restrictions.   Meet at the Conservancy.
$125/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |   $175/person for Non-Members

Sea Turtles of BHI

Join Conservancy staff to learn about our over 30 years of sea turtle conservation. Learn who are our super star returning mothers over the years and how our conservation methods are evolving with new research. Takes place at the Conservancy.
$5/person for BHI Conservancy Members  |   $10/person for Non-Members

Touch Tank Time

Meet and touch the creatures that inhabit island tidepools!  We have horseshoe crabs, sea stars, whelks, hermit crabs, and more.  Following the lesson, participants will be able to assist with feeding the saltwater animals.  Takes place at the Conservancy.
$5/person for BHI Conservancy and Non-Members

Turtle Walks (Summer)

As a special thank you to our members, we invite you to participate in our wildly popular Turtle Walks! We are granted permission to conduct Turtle Walks through a special state permit that restricts us to a small group in order to protect this natural resource. Due to limited space, Turtle Walks fill up very quickly. Reservations and proof of membership are required for this program. Meet at the Conservancy for a brief presentation about the BHI Conservancy's renowned sea turtle protection program and sea turtle biology. Following the presentation, guests will accompany Conservancy staff to potentially view a nesting or hatching sea turtle event.    Personal golf cart transportation is required.  
Offered nightly from June - September.  BHI Conservancy Members only  
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Special Events

There is always something happening at the Conservancy.  Check our weekly schedules to see what is happening during your stay.  Join us for our Annual Picnic, Intern Research Presentations, and Guest Lecturers.  From September to May, we can schedule private tours for large family groups, photography groups, school groups, and more!