A minimum donation of $10.00 per passenger secures a seat on the cruise. Additional donations are welcome and can be made online at fhbi.org/donate or during the cruise.
Proceeds from this year's marsh cruises benefit the Friends of the Hammocks and Bear Island, Inc., the non-profit 501 (c)(3) support group for Hammocks Beach State Park. Some of the most recent projects the friends have helped with is the purchase of kayaks for park staff to give free kayak programs to the public; binoculars for wildlife viewing programs; educational materials and supplies; special events including the North Carolina Paddle Festival and Military Appreciation Day; ongoing educational and interpretive programs and the acquisition of 290 acres of property owned by the Hammocks Beach Corporation adjacent to Hammocks Beach State Park. Proceeds this year will go toward events, educational programs, special projects, and assistance that may be requested to facilitate the adjacent property being brought into the North Carolina State Parks System.
For more information on becoming a member of Friends of the Hammocks and Bear Island, Inc. go to www.fhbi.org/join