Supporting Birds Through the Seasons Using Native Plants

Dismal Swamp State Park

You are invited to join NCWF Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter and NCWRC Wildlife Biologist, Falyn Owens, for a presentation discussing the importance of incorporating native plants into your landscape to provide essential food sources for birds and offer much-needed shelter for nesting sites. Native plants are the ideal bird feeders, providing seeds...

Prescribed Fire Effects on Southern Pine Tree Growth and Forest Structure Webinar

virtual via Zoom

ire is an integral component of southern forests. Especially in some pine systems that have developed adaptations to frequent fires and even depend on it to thrive. Fires can naturally occur but can also be intentionally set as a forest management tool. Prescribed fire is a planned and controlled application of fire to achieve specific...

Who Will Fill My Shoes: Succession Planning for Landowners and Business Webinar – Module 4

virtual via Zoom

5-part webinar series on succession planning. Module 1 begins on January 22nd with recurring webinars each Wednesday following until February 19th. Topics include communication and conflict in succession, key players in succession, road mapping and goals in succession, and planning and coordination in succession. Jan 22, 2025 - 01:00 PM Central Time - Module 1...

Invasive Wild Pigs and Their Behavior

online

Wildlife Biologist and Regenerative Farmer Lindsay Dyal joins NCWF Union County Wildlife Chapter to discuss behavioral state resource selection of wild pigs in the US Southeast. Linsday will discuss the home ranges and interactions between wild pigs and their environment including foraging, resting, and traveling. Invasive wild pigs are generalists and have the potential to...

Bird Hike

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park 240 Park Entrance Road, Seven Springs, NC, United States

Join us at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park for a beginner bird hike! During this hike we will discuss common birds in the area and beginner birding tips as we look for birds along the trail. Binoculars will NOT be provided on this hike, so please bring your own. This program will include a...

North Carolina Bird Count

Lake Norman State Park at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, United States

Fly on over to the park Visitor Center  to take part  in the 2025 NC Bird Count! This community citizen science opportunity is open to all ages and birding skill levels. We will  collect park  bird data for the Great Backyard Bird Count.   Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather!

Winter Tree ID

You are invited to join NCWF Concord Wildlife Alliance Chapter and Central Carolinas Master Naturalist Tori Strunk for a crash course in native winter tree identification. Tree enthusiasts of all ability levels are welcome to attend this slow-paced winter tree walk. Trees and other native plants are the foundation of the terrestrial food web. Trees...

Great Backyard Bird Count

Hanging Rock State Park 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC, United States

Join a Park Ranger on a hike along the Riverbluff’s Trail to identify and count birds. All bird sightings will become part of a national database used by scientists to track changes in bird populations over time. The hike is 1.2 miles in length and will take around 2 hours to complete. To sign up...

Eagle Nest Hike

Pilot Mountain State Park 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, United States

Weather permitting, we will be meeting at the end of the road at Bean Shoals at the picnic shelter. Learn about our nation's national bird, the Bald Eagle, their home in the park, and what makes them so special! Please sign up by emailing pilot.mountain@ncparks.gov

Owl Prowl

Hammocks Beach State Park 1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro, NC, United States

Who gives a hoot? You will learn about some of our owl species, their habitats, and tips of what you can do to help these night watchers. Optional: Bring your own flashlights to use on the trail. Trail: < 1/2-mile, easy Meet on the back deck at the Visitor Center. PROGRAM IS WEATHER DEPENDENT. Contact...