Nature Programs

In addition to hikes, kayaking trips and birding adventures, the Bald Head Island Conservancy offers a wide range of kid and family-friendly programs. Sea Turtle Patrol lets you ride along with Conservancy staff or interns as they patrol the beach for nesting sea turtles.

You can join Conservancy staff at the Village Creek Access on North Bald Head Wynd to learn about crabbing and cast netting. Crab lines, bait, cast nets, tips and tricks, and a lesson in the importance of marsh ecology are included. Explore the darker side of Bald Head Island with the Bald Head After Dark program and learn about active nightlife on the island – bats, frogs, toads, alligators, fireflies and more. Other programs offered by the Conservancy include birding, island nature tours, touch tank time, sea turtle movie screenings and more. Hours, prices and availability vary.