N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started and don't have a hunting mentor. Topics include: biology, hunting methods, calling and decoys, firearm and ammo selection, camouflage clothing, and cleaning and cooking your gobbler.

Join a ranger to learn about some of the more common animal tracks and scat that can be found here in coastal North Carolina. Using guidebooks and good old “boots on the ground,” we will investigate what visitors we have here as we explore along the 1/2-mile nature trail. Dress appropriately for the weather!

Join a Ranger for an interactive hike and presentation on our hemlock trees and the hemlock woolly adelgid. We'll talk about trees in general, hemlocks more specifically and the insect adversary that is affecting our hemlock population.

Learn to identify trees in the winter by their bark.

Join us at the visitor center to learn about the history of the long leaf pine forest and naval stores in eastern North Carolina. Come prepared for a short hike following the presentation.

All unlicensed sportsmen and sportswomen must successfully complete a hunter education course before they can hunt in North Carolina or purchase a hunting license. This course covers hunter responsibility, wildlife conservation and management, firearms, wildlife identification, survival and first aid, specialty hunting, and tree stand safety. The course is accepted in every state and province...

North Carolina State Parks’ “Year of the Snake” is here! Come test your snake smarts with a fun and interactive Jeopardy-style game to see what you know about the snakes that live in our state.

Fire is a natural process in almost all North American ecosystems. But when it enters the human environment as a wildfire, it can be disastrous. Learn about the landscape management practices that play a key role in reducing wildfire impacts. More information is available HERE.

This prescribed fire workshop for private landowners includes a morning classroom session that will address financial assistance for prescribed burning and prescribed fire laws. An afternoon field tour will give participants the opportunity to help conduct a prescribed fire under the supervision of experienced mentors. No experience is necessary to attend the workshop, but registration...

Project WILD workshops are for adults interested in teaching young people about wildlife. Participants receive the Project WILD K-12 educator guide along with materials specifically about North Carolina wildlife. The educator guide contains more than 150 hands-on activities that focus on wildlife and natural resources. Participants are eligible for Criteria I credit of NC OEE...

Join a ranger on a guided hike through areas of the park that have seen prescribed fire at a different time. While walking through these areas, you will learn about the benefits of prescribed fire and how we implement it here at the park.

Ever wonder what snakes’ species are at home in eastern North Carolina? Which ones are venomous? Join a park ranger at the Visitor Center in exploring the various snakes in this area and the other unique species found throughout our great state.

The Brunswick County Extension Center is hosting this lunch meeting. For more information call 910-253-2610.

A powerpoint presentation detailing how to stay safe outdoors. Topics covered include animal safety, poisonous plants, cliffs and edges, rock climbing, fires, weather and appropriate gear, first aid kits and what to include in a daypack.

Prior to the 1930s, the Eastern Bluebird was one of North Carolina's most common songbirds. By 1979, bluebirds were declared rare and uncommon by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Learn what you can do in preparation for the 2019 Spring nesting season to save these beloved birds.

Meet at the Ivey Gut parking lot for a moderate hike through an early succession pine forest. You will be able to explore some of the remaining tar kilns along the way.

Join a ranger to learn how land managers use fire as a tool to benefit plant and animal communities. See some of the tools used and planning that takes place to safely prepare for using fire on the landscape. The program will conclude with a short walk to see the effects of recent fire.

When and how you sell your timber can influence how much money you make, your overall financial plans, the cost of forest regeneration and other management objectives. This presentation will explain how timber is sold, how markets can impact the sale and give tips on seeking professional help. By using this information, you can make...

This webinar looks at the importance of non-fire motivations for completing risk-mitigating activities.

Learn how natural and human influences have shaped the forest and the importance of this knowledge when developing management plans and practices for your forest. For more information or to participate in this course, click on a county name below to contact a county Extension office: Anson County Cherokee County Cleveland County Cumberland County Franklin...

Do you like navigating through a forest with a compass and map--or have never done so but would like to try? If so, join Ranger Fields and learn about pacing, compass reading, using a map to navigate to various points and more. Pre-registration is required.

Join this 1.5-mile guided hike on the Paint Hill tract to find the rare Sandhills pyxie moss, a species only known to exist in a handful of counties in the Carolinas. This moss is typically our first spring bloomer, so we may get a sneak preview of the wildflower season to come.

Learn to identify trees once they have lost their leaves. Dress for the weather and a hike. Meet at the upper lot at the Cole Mill Access. Pre-register at 919-383-1686.

Extension Specialists from N.C. State University will provide timely information on tax issues that relate to woodland owners and tips for estate planning. Register HERE.

Learn the basics of pine and hardwood management with tips on managing for the future. For more information or to participate in this course, click on a county name below to contact a county Extension office: Anson County Cherokee County Cleveland County Cumberland County Franklin County Gates County Harnett County Lee County Mitchell County Moore...

Learn why Pilot Mountain State Park staff conduct prescribed fires and see firsthand effects of fire on this mountainous landscape.  

All unlicensed sportsmen and sportswomen must successfully complete a hunter education course before they can hunt in North Carolina or purchase a hunting license. This course covers hunter responsibility, wildlife conservation and management, firearms, wildlife identification, survival and first aid, specialty hunting, and tree stand safety. The course is accepted in every state and province...

Harvesting longleaf pine trees for the naval store industry led to its decline from 90 million acres to 3 million acres, and it needs our help! On this two-mile hike, we will explore our longleaf pine forest and try to get a better understanding of its use in history and why it is important to...

Enjoy a day of celebrating Aldo Leopold, the father of wildlife conservation. Throughout the day, there will be fun activities that teach people about their connections to the land, such as a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, films, Sand County Almanac readings, building Leopold benches, nature hikes, birding walks, tours of the historic mill, environmental and...