Topics Related to Coastal Reserve

Visitors to Masonboro Island Reserve encouraged to act responsibly during upcoming July Fourth holiday

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.

Permuda Island Reserve Local Advisory Committee

Rachel Carson Reserve Local Advisory Committee

Bald Head Woods Reserve Local Advisory Committee Meeting

Masonboro Island Reserve Local Advisory Committee Meeting

Bird Island Reserve Local Advisory Committee

Zeke's Island Reserve Local Advisory Committee

Bald Head Woods Reserve partially reopens after Hurricane Florence

Bald Head Woods Reserve, located on Bald Head Island, is now partially open to visitors after closure due to Hurricane Florence.

 

Wilmington Earth Day

Join Reserve staff at the Wilmington Earth Day in the exhibitor tent. 

Bird Enclosure Work Day

Help us protect our nesting American oystercatchers! Shorebird nesting season begins April 1st and runs until August 31st.  Masonboro Island hosts 35 and 40 pairs of this species of concern - this is approximately 10% of the State's nesting oystercatchers.