Springer's Point

The jewel of the Outer Banks, Springer's Point is a prime illustration of the Coastal Land Trust's work in the Northeast. We are proud to offer the citizens of North Carolina an opportunity to explore and enjoy this wonderful and magical place.

Please visit the Springer's Point Preserve page for more information.

B. W. Wells Savannah

This 177-acre Preserve, located in Pender County, was purchased in two phases. The 1st phase (117 acres) was purchased in 2002 as the result of the Coastal Land Trust's first capital campaign. The Coastal Land Trust dedicated the site to Dr. Bertram W. Wells, the late pioneer ecologist from NCSU and author of "The Natural Gardens of North Carolina" because of his research contributions associated with the now extirpated Big Savannah located a few miles south of this tract. The B.W. Wells Savannah, referred to as the Ghost of Big Savannah, is host to over 170 native plant species including several rarities. The Coastal Land Trust is in the process of restoring more of the rare savannah habitat and has initiated a prescribed burn program with grants from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the N.C. Wildflower Preservation Society and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The Coastal Land Trust sponsors an annual Wildflower Walk in the month of June. Please contact our Wilmington office for details.

Click here to view an educator's guide to the B.W. Wells Savannah, "Lessons from the Ghost Savannah."

Sea Gate Woods

Acquired from the Weyerhaeuser Company in 2005, after many years of collaboration and fundraising, this 123 acre preserve is located in Carteret County and is only open to the public through scheduled field trips. This property is considered to be a regionally significant natural heritage site and represents a rare wetland community type called a non-riverine wet hardwood forest. This property hosts a wide variety of plant and animal species, and provides critical feeding and nesting areas for more than 25 species of neotropical migrant songbirds.

The Coastal Land Trust occasionally hosts birding trips to this preserve. If you are interested in joining us on one of our birding trips, please contact us.

You can also learn more about Sea Gate Woods by downloading our brochure

Brunswick Nature Park

The Coastal Land Trust purchased this large tract of land (912 acres, roughly the size of Central Park) with the intent of it eventually giving it to Brunswick County to become a public Nature Park. Since then, the Coastal Land Trust has been and is continuing to work with Brunswick County and other volunteer groups to develop the park for multiple passive recreation uses. The park, located on Hwy 133 in Winnabow,  hosts hiking trails, biking trails, equestrian trails and a kayak/canoe access. It is open from dawn to dusk. Trail building and maintenance is currently being done by the Coastal Land Trust- sign up on our volunteer page to become involved.

Latham Whitehurst Nature Park

The Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park was purchased by the Coastal Land Trust and then transferred to Craven County. It is located at 1095 Broad Creek Road, New Bern, NC 28560 near Fairfield Harbour. The Nature Park opened in 2011 and is comprised of 133 acres of preserved pristine coastal land.
This is Craven County's first nature park, which is geared towards the natural environment as it will offer hiking, nature observation, bird watching and access to Broad Creek by way of a boardwalk. Approximately one mile north from Lee's Landing. It offers an extensive gravel walking trail, a 2,000 ft. boardwalk, a picnic shelter, canoe, kayak and boat docking, restrooms, natural walking trails.