N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Hold the date! The N.C. Tree Farm Program will hold its 2019 Annual Meeting in Mt. Gilead. We will recognize this year's Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year and Inspector of the Year and tour Jordan Lumber, one of the largest privately owned lumber companies in the country. More information coming soon!

Join experienced instructors for a day of fun as you learn the basics of fly-fishing. Topics include appropriate equipment, knots, casting techniques and aquatic entomology. Equipment and materials provided. Bring a lunch and non-slip shoes or waders. Limited to 6 participants. For ages 12 and up.

Learn about the importance and beauty of raptors.

Photography can be a great way to escape into the outdoors. Learn special techniques to improve your photography while discovering the ethical approach to photographing wildlife in their natural environment. Bring your camera, cell phone, iPad or any picture taking device and come practice different techniques to help you get better photos of wildlife.  This...

Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of Chatham County Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro on Wednesday July 10, 2019 at 5:30 pm. The garden features over 215 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, and 85% of them are native to North Carolina....

While the forest sector is an economic engine in most of the rural regions, timber production is not the primary reason for owning forestland for the majority of family forest landowners. Forests offer landowners several alternative income opportunities that are often compatible with their primary objectives of owning forestland. This workshop educates natural resource professionals...

See how Pilot Mountain State Park manages forests in the park, and learn the techniques used to measure the density and board footage of trees. Also learn why they use certain Forest Management techniques. Meet with park staff at the Visitor Parking Area to join for a hike on the Mountain Trail. (1.5 hours)

Learn about the natural history of our State Tree, the Longleaf Pine, on a short hike to see each of its distinct growth stages. We’ll also view the scars that remain from the turpentine industry and explain how to distinguish Longleaf from our other native pines.

This course meets the hunter education requirement for all first-time hunting license buyers in North Carolina. Certification is accepted in every state and province in North America. This course is offered at numerous locations throughout the month. Here is a complete list of scheduled classes.

Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree K-8 Curriculum Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with the PLT K-8 Activity Guide which includes 96 activities correlated to the NC Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for...

Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) quarterly meeting. The CCP is a volunteer-led organization and quarterly meetings are open to anyone who has an interest in Chatham County’s natural resources. The mission of the CCP is to develop and implement strategies for a community conservation vision that builds awareness, protection and stewardship of Chatham County’s natural resources.

Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of Chatham County Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro on Friday July 26, 2019 at 10:00 am. The garden features over 215 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, and 85% of them are native to North Carolina....

Join the ranger for an indoor presentation about Longleaf Pines and Fire. Learn about this rare and invaluable ecosystem and its inhabitants.

Join us for a practical workshop for landowners concerned about how to best manage fire on tracts with significant duff loads. The workshop will begin with a short classroom session that will cover the science of duff and management options available for landowners. Participants will then head to the Boyd Tract of Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature...

The N.C. Forest Stewardship Program is a cooperative effort to help woodland owners manage their forests for the benefits they desire. The program is voluntary, and participants receive recognition for promoting multiple forest resource management. This landowner event highlights the great work that landowners are doing in North Carolina to enhance their forests for wildlife,...