Meet the Helpers

Pleasure Island is fortunate to have many resources when it comes to advocating, protecting, and preserving our wildlife. Please take some time to learn about the hard work they do and donate to their efforts if you can!

Coastal Wildlife Alliance

(530) 219-9401

A 501c3 nonprofit focused on wildlife rehabilitation and education, native plant advocacy, and habitat restoration. Jeremy is licensed for small mammals (opossums, squirrels, cottontail rabbits).

Covers Carolina Beach, NC and the Monkey Junction area of Wilmington, NC

Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project

(888) 290-1065

The Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project is a 501(c)3 organization comprised of volunteers dedicated to the conservation of all sea turtle species, through all stages of life (from nest incubation to hatchling to adult), through education and hands on conservation.  During nesting season (May 1st through August 31st) we patrol from the southern end of Kure Beach to the northern end of Carolina Beach (including Freeman Park) to ensure sea turtle nests are identified and protected.  We also provide fun and free turtle talks for both Carolina and Kure Beach town Parks and Rec programs, as wells as participating in various markets, festivals, and events in the area.

https://seaturtleproject.org

Carolina Beach State Park

The Carolina Beach State Park is known for habitats like Sugarloaf Dune, a 50-foot dune that once served as a navigational marker for river pilots, as well as three limesink ponds that each feature a unique plant community. The park's marina provides access to the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway, making the area popular for boaters and anglers.

This is also Friends of Pleasure Island State Park! It is a nonprofit organization that promotes, advocates, educates the public about the history, ecology, and conservation of natural resources within Carolina Beach State Park and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. friendspisp.org

Skywatch Bird Rescue

(855) 407-3728

SkyWatch is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, all-volunteer, and donation-funded organization that rescues and provides sanctuary for injured, orphaned & misplaced wild, exotic & domestic birds in North Carolina.

info@skywatchbirdrescue.org

Marine Mammal Stranding Team

(910) 515-7354.

The UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program is part of a national network of teams that respond to reports of stranded whales, dolphins and other marine mammals.

Please have the following information ready to report:

  1. Location of the stranding

    • GPS coordinates, street address, or beach access #

  2. Condition of animal

    • Alive, deceased, injured

  3. Photo confirmation of the stranded animal