Wilmington Artist Elizabeth Darrow Paintings Donated for Silent Auction
Elizabeth Darrow has made Wilmington her home since 1977. Born in Hartford, Conn. Darrow is a 1967 graduate of Oberlin College (Oberlin, Ohio), where [...]
Board of Directors FY25
Nominees The following nominees were elected to join the Board of Directors during the October 11th Annual Celebration: Mavis Gragg, Durham - Mavis is a “death and dirt” attorney and [...]
Purchase Complete for the South End of Topsail!
On April 29, 2025, the Coastal Land Trust purchased the South End of Topsail Beach, a significant step in permanent protection of the property. The South End, also known [...]
Our Commitment to Eradicating Invasive Species
Mellissa Dionesotes, Coastal Land Trust’s Land and Stewardship Manager, recently attended the 2025 NC & SC Invasive Plant & Pest Joint Symposium in Wilmington. This annual meeting brought experts, [...]
Historical and Ecological Treasure in Bertie County Protected!
The Coastal Land Trust is excited to have protected the historic 313.66-acre Hoggard’s Millpond property in Bertie County! Located near the Town of Windsor, the property extends northward from [...]
Newport River Phase II Complete!
Almost 600 Acres Along the Newport River Permanently Protected! Carteret County, NC – The Coastal Land Trust is thrilled to announce the protection of an additional 593 acres of [...]
Rare and Remarkable: A Special Bird of the Southern Coastal Pine Forest
Take a walk through North Carolina’s coastal forests, and you might hear a distinctive tap-tap-tap echoing through the pines. While our coast is famous for its shorebirds and waterfowl, [...]
Elevating Environmental Education
The next generation of coastal conservation champions has a powerful ally. Bryce Tholen, our Environmental Education Coordinator and Stewardship Assistant, recently earned his Environmental Education Certification from the NC [...]
Reaves Chapel – Closer to Completion Every Day!
After five years of dedicated effort, we are in the final stretch of our restoration journey for Reaves Chapel - a historic symbol of African American heritage and community [...]
AmeriCorps 2023-2024 Service Year Takeaway
AmeriCorps 2023-2024 Completion Interview Lauren Waibel and Jordan Pilcher The Coastal Land Trust is awarded 1-2 members of the Resilience Corps program with AmeriCorps NC each year thanks to [...]