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Introduction to Deer Hunting is designed to help newcomers get started in deer hunting, but experienced hunters and hunter mentors with mentees are encouraged to attend. Participants can expect an interactive discussion of whitetail habits and habitats including the need for scouting, essential equipment and techniques, safe use of treestands, how to spot white-tailed deer...

In the fall, Coastal North Carolina is home to many species of birds that are here year-round, as well as species that migrate through this area on their way back to their wintering grounds further south. This workshop will consist of a hike through various habitats to identify these migrants, as well as resident birds....

Explore the lives of monarch butterflies and learn how you can help them and other pollinators in your own garden through demonstrations, resource materials, and a walk through a butterfly garden. If we are lucky, there will be adult monarchs to tag, in order to study and track their migration. Local volunteer Conservation Specialist with...

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 Saturday October 5, 2019 at 2:00 pm. The garden features over 215 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, and 85% of them are native to North Carolina....

Explore the fascinating world of fungi during a walk in the woods on October 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the Lower Haw River State Natural Area (Near the Haw River between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro).  Fungi include yeasts, rusts, smuts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms.  Fungi are everywhere, helping to break down organic matter. ...

The amazing monarch butterfly migration will be at its peak and the Lake James State Park pollinator gardens are a great place to catch the spectacle. Park Ranger Jamie Cameron will explain the life-cycle of these incredible insects as we search for monarchs on their way to the wintering grounds in Mexico.    

Come join the NC Wildlife Resources Commission at Singletary Lake State Park as we discover a variety of bird species migrating into the pines and herbaceous habitats surrounding Elizabethtown. Fall migration is a beautiful spectacle to behold and a great time to learn warblers! We will explore the conservation challenges that face resident birds and...

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 October 16, 2019 at 5:00 pm. The garden features over 215 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, and 85% of them are native to North Carolina....

Join the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to learn about bat biology, behavior, conservation needs, and the ecological services bats provide for the rest of us. We will simulate bat biologists as we mist net (fake) bats and determine the species, individuals affected by disease, and discover new characteristics of each bat species present on the...

View the changing of leaves as they go from green to brilliant reds, yellows and oranges at Gorges State Park.  

Experience the beauty of fall foliage on a short ranger led hike at Holmes ESF in Hendersonville, NC. We will identify 10 trees, and discuss the basics of photosynthesis, biochemistry and the process of leaf change. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, and clothing appropriate for the weather. We will hike less than 1.5 miles. Meet at...

Learn how we use fire to help our forests be healthy, how fire can be used to make the park more safe, and how fire can actually help make habitat better for wildlife. Debunk some common misperceptions about fire! Our partners the North Carolina Forest Service, Danbury Volunteer Fire Department, Wildlife Resources Commission, Stokes County...

Join Lake Norman State Park staff to celebrate prescribed burning at our Prescribed Fire Education Day. There will be a live prescribed burn, burn crew briefing, and wildland firefighting equipment demonstrations. Learn about prescribed burning, wildfire safety, and improving natural habitats. Lunch will be provided. You must register for this program at https://lakenormanrxfire.eventbrite.com or call...

Come enjoy Pettigrew State Park's fall foliage and discover all that nature has to offer! Join park staff for a hike to Bee Tree Overlook.  Be prepared for a 3 mile hike. For more information call 252-797-4475.