Every Tuesday evening through Labor Day, enjoy an entertaining and educational presentation at the Museum of Coastal Carolina. The Sandbar Lecture Series brings local experts to speak about topics ranging from our coastal environment to Outer Banks history.
On Tuesday, Aug 23, join Jesica Blake, Associate Director and Director of Stewardship and Community Conservation, to learn about conservation work in Southeastern North Carolina. The mission of the Coastal Land Trust is “to enrich the coastal communities of North Carolina through conservation of natural areas and working landscapes, education, and the promotion of good land stewardship.” Jesica will talk about current endeavors of the organization addressing conservation issues and promoting stewardship of the North Carolina coastal plain.
Jesica joined the Coastal Land Trust in 2002 as the first stewardship staff member. She received a BS in Environmental Science/Natural Resources from Johnson State College as well as a Certificate in Forestry and Wildlife Conservation. Recently, she earned the Executive Leadership and Change Management certificates from Cornell. Jesica oversees monitoring and enforcement of all conservation properties (both preserves and private lands) as well as preserve management for the Coastal Land Trust.
She currently serves on the Masonboro Island and Bird Island Local Advisory Committees. She co-chairs the Cape Fear Arch Collaborative Partnership, and served on the boards of the Cedar Hill/West Bank Cultural History Foundation, and the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees. In fall 2020, Jesica was appointed to the national Land Trust Alliance Conservation Defense Advisory Council.