N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Start off the year right by getting outside for a First Day Hike! This is an easy one-ile hike through an old growth longleaf pine forest. See the oldest known living longleaf pine in the world and the former state champion longleaf.

Kick off the first day of the year on the right foot with a hike around the Jomeokee Trail. The hike includes a discussion of the park's long history, geology, and local flora and fauna.

Enjoy an easy two-mile hike with a ranger to see the different habitats within the longleaf pine forest. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

This 1.5 mile hike has more elevation change than much of the Sandhills as well as the rare Pyxie Moss, which blooms in winter. Meet at the Stoneyfield Drive access.

The Hunter Education Program of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission provides free hunter education courses throughout the year in every county.  More than a firearm safety course, instruction includes ethics and responsibility, conservation and wildlife management, wildlife identification, survival and first aid, specialty hunting and tree stand safety. There are no minimum age requirements, however,...

Learn what makes the flora and fauna of the Sandhills so fabulously adapted to thriving with sandy soils and frequent fire. This is an outdoor presentation.

This workshop will dive into how we find a sense of place within our communities, and how trees play a role in our community character. Greensboro-specific examples and case-studies will be presented. This workshop is ideal for educators working with students in grades 6-12. All workshop participants will receive the Places We Live secondary module....

Discover strategies for attracting birds to your backyard including feeders and types of food. Learn about common birds you might see at your feeders and learn ways to encourage or discourage certain birds from visiting.

Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as they 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 N.C. Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for...

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 the 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.

This is a hands-on workshop on winter botany for landowners, landscapers, farmers, park managers, naturalists and anyone else who is curious about trees. Register HERE.

This is a hands-on workshop on winter botany for landowners, landscapers, farmers, park managers, naturalists and anyone else who is curious about trees. Register HERE.

Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as they 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...

The Hunter Education Program of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission provides free hunter education courses throughout the year in every county.  More than a firearm safety course, instruction includes ethics and responsibility, conservation and wildlife management, wildlife identification, survival and first aid, specialty hunting and tree stand safety. There are no minimum age requirements, however,...

Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as they 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 N.C. Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for...

Learn proper pruning and training techniques for fruit trees as demonstrated by Dr. Mike Parker, N.C. State University tree fruit specialist. Location: Buster Sykes Farm, 2430 Turner Road, Mebane, NC 27302 Register HERE.

Did you know that fire plays an important role in the ecosystem at Goose Creek? This presentation covers why we burn, how we burn and some of the equipment we use to incorporate fire into the landscape. Start location Visitor Center