For more than two decades, local conservationists, historians, scientists, and community leaders have shared a vision of protecting Eagles Island while creating carefully planned public access.

Today that vision is becoming reality.

Our first objective is to complete the engineering, environmental review, and permitting needed to create Eagles Island’s first public paddle trail access sites.

Your support will help move this remarkable landscape from vision to implementation.

The Friends of Eagles Island is a growing community of people who care about protecting, understanding, and thoughtfully opening one of North Carolina’s most remarkable landscapes. Whether your interests are conservation, history, archaeology, wildlife, paddling, photography, education, or simply preserving a special place for future generations, we invite you to become part of the conversation.

There are no dues, no obligations, and no expectations. Joining the Friends simply allows us to keep you informed as the project moves forward. You’ll receive occasional email updates, invitations to presentations and field programs, opportunities to participate in surveys and discussions, and news about important milestones as Eagles Island Nature Park moves from vision to reality.

The future of Eagles Island will be shaped by people who care enough to stay informed and become involved. We hope you’ll join the Friends of Eagles Island and follow our progress as we work together to create carefully planned public access while protecting the island’s extraordinary natural, cultural, and maritime heritage.