Mr. Bryce Tholen, Education and Stewardship Coordinator with the Coastal Land Trust, will offer us a very thorough and enlightening explanation of the reasons South Topsail Island was saved from developers, and how that area became acquired by the community.   You've read all about it, now hear about the process and ask the questions. 

As an environmental steward, Bryce will also share information with us about local wildlife like nesting shore birds and sea turtle habitat.  We'll view the uninhabited Hatoff Island, and hear why this may be the next island to 'save' in the area.  Coastal conservation of these last remaining uninhabited islands is vital in North Carolina.  

Our beach walk includes about 1 to 1.5 miles walking on sand, so consider beach type shoes.   Feel free to bring your beach chairs as we can sit awhile at the shore during Bryce's talk.  It's possible that it could be hot and sunny so you'll want water, sun screen, hat, etc.   Sierra Club will try to bring shade cover (Shibumi type cover).  

More details on Sierra Club Registration Page