Family Activities
A full calendar of our current programs can be found here.
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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 required. Meet in the circle outside of Bald Head Island Conservancy. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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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 required. Meet in the circle outside of Bald Head Island Conservancy. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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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 required. Meet in the circle outside of Bald Head Island Conservancy. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Kayaking the Creeks
Explore the pristine creeks of BHI on a 2-hour guided tour at high, mid, or low tide. Double kayaks will be used for participants.
Kayak trips are rated as an intermediate level of difficulty due to tides and wind on the marsh.
Meet at Village Creek Access on Federal Road.
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 required. Meet in the circle outside of Bald Head Island Conservancy. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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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.
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Family Beach Fishing
Head to the beach and prepare to get your hands dirty catching fish & crabs! Family Beach Fishing provides families with a hands-on fishing experience using modern and traditional fishing techniques such as rod & reel, hand-lining, siene nets and cast-netting. No experience necessary.
Anyone over the age of 16 who wishes to participate in program-related fishing activities must possess and have on hand an NC Fishing License.
Meet at Beach Access 1.
Equipment and bait are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration ends 30 minutes prior to program start time.
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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.
Meet in the circle outside of Bald Head Island Conservancy. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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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 must be accompanied by an adult.
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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 must be accompanied by an adult.
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SEA TURTLE PROGRAMS
Sea Turtle 101
We all love our turtles here on Bald Head Island, but how much do we know about them? What do sea turtles eat? Where do they go after they hatch? What is their shell called? In this program you can learn more about our beloved sea turtles that are out in the ocean.
Please note that we are not a sea turtle rehabilitation center and do not have live sea turtles in our collection.
Meet in the circle outside of Bald Head Island Conservancy. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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