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Join us to celebrate National Estuaries Week by cleaning up the beach at Masonboro Island on September 17th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. We will divide into teams to cover select portions of the island. 

Join the reserve staff for a paddle to Masonboro Island Reserve for an evening of fun and education! Equipment is NOT provided but rentals can be made through Robert Smith at guctahin@msn.com

September 11th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Shorebird nesting season is coming to a close and your help is needed to remove the postings on Masonboro Island. 

Limited transportation is available or you can meet us out there! All materials will be provided. 

Shorebird nesting season is coming to a close and your help is needed to remove the postings on Masonboro Island. 

Limited transportation is available or you can meet us out there! All materials will be provided. 

Shorebird nesting season is coming to a close and your help is needed to remove the postings on Masonboro Island. 

Limited transportation is available or you can meet us out there! All materials will be provided. 

Bald Head Woods Reserve, located on Bald Head Island just east of the Cape Fear River, is now completely open to visitors after a nearly 10-month closure due to Hurricane Florence.

The N.C. Division of Coastal Management and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office are urging the public to act responsibly during the upcoming July Fourth holiday at the Masonboro Island Reserve, a research reserve and dedicated state nature preserve.