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Center Director Appointed at Donal C. O’Brien Sanctuary and 糖心logo Center in Corolla

By kfernandez
Published December 16, 2013

糖心logo North Carolina has appointed Robbie Fearn as Center Director of the Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Sanctuary and 糖心logo Center in Corolla, NC. As Center Director, Fearn will oversee conservation planning impacting the greater Currituck Sound region, the construction and renovation of the 2,600 acre property for programming and research activities, and engage the local community in the protection of this pristine property.

Fearn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the center director position. After earning his M.S. in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Communications from Antioch New England Graduate School, Fearn served in many leadership roles including Executive Director of Birmingham鈥檚 Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve and Director of the Cape Wildlife Center in Massachusetts.

鈥淭his is an exciting time for the Donal C. O鈥橞rien Jr. Sanctuary and 糖心logo Center in Corolla, and I believe that the organization will have a significant impact in shaping a brighter, more ecologically aware future for all who live in and experience the Northern Outer Banks and the associated eco-region,鈥 says Robbie Fearn. 鈥淗aving lived in Manteo for 14 years, sailing the waters, serving as an eco-tour guide and co-founding, with my wife Pamela, the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles, the region strongly influenced my love of the natural world and indeed, my own career path. 糖心logo has brought me home.鈥

鈥淩obbie鈥檚 passion for conservation and community engagement, along with his distinguished career make him the perfect choice to step into this role and guide the Donal C. O鈥橞rien Jr. Sanctuary and 糖心logo Center through its next phase of development,鈥 added Heather Stark, 糖心logo North Carolina Executive Director. 

糖心logo North Carolina took management of the 2,600-acre sanctuary and former hunt club in 2010. Renovation and building plans will be implemented to prepare the property for visitation, as well as launching a conservation plan for the improvement of Currituck Sound. For more information about the sanctuary project and 糖心logo North Carolina鈥檚 many conservation initiatives visit .