The Conservation Department voted to support a new project this year. We are working with Keep New Hanover Beautiful. This is an environmental non-profit organization based in Wilmington. It is a registered affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. The mission of this organization is to reduce litter, improve recycling efforts, and beautify New Hanover County. Some of our projects will be scheduled clean-ups around Greenfield Lake, Pop Up Clean Ups, and assisting with the BeBot. The BeBot is a beach screening robot. It digs down 1-4 inches in the sand and captures microplastics and other debris. After the screening, our department members will assist with sorting, counting and entering results on an excel sheet to be compiled later.
Our Conservation Department along with Cape Fear Garden Club will continue to support the establishment of Eagles Island Nature Park as a world-class recreational destination with a focus on conservation and education. A couple of our members will serve on the Task Force and attend virtual meetings each month.
We will plan conservation trips throughout the year to educate our department on ways to preserve our environment.
Cape Fear Garden Club’s centennial celebration is this year. The Conservation Department is supporting this celebration by selling tumblers with the centennial logo on them.
