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Introduction to Fly Casting
2018-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
This course is designed as a fun and easy way for beginning fly anglers to give fly-casting a try or for those with some experience who want to refine their fly-casting skills. There is no experience necessary for this course. Fly rods and other necessary equipment will be provided. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes, a hat with visor, and some sort of eye wear (polarized sunglasses are recommended). Please, note that this course does not include fishing time on the water.
Registration is required.

Hummingbird Banding
2018-06-13 08:30, 2018-06-06 08:30 | Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
Join Ornithologist Susan Campbell Wednesday mornings at Weymouth Woods for a rare opportunity to see Hummingbirds up close. Susan Campbell is one of the few individuals worldwide who are licensed to handle Hummingbirds.
This program is weather permitting. Call the park office prior to the event to confirm that banding is taking place.

Life of a Pine
2018-06-10 15:00 | Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
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!

Carnivorous Plant Hike
2018-06-10 10:00, 2018-06-09 10:00, 2018-06-03 10:00, 2018-06-02 10:00 | Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428, United States
Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that “bite back” such as sundews, bladderworts, butterworts, pitcher plants, and the Venus fly trap. Meet at the end of Nature Trail Lane.

Youth Fishing Day
2018-06-09 08:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Families with children 15 years of age and younger are invited to the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center to try their hand at fishing during this free fishing event to celebrate National Fishing & Boating Week. Young anglers registered at fishing events across the state can enter a drawing for a chance to win one of more than 150 fishing-related prizes. The grand prize is a lifetime sportsman license, which includes freshwater and saltwater fishing privileges, as well as hunting privileges, donated by Neuse Sport Shop, located in Kinston. The first prize is a lifetime freshwater fishing license, donated by the N.C. State Council of Trout Unlimited. Neuse Sport Shop is donating tackle boxes, rod-and-reel combos and fishing line, while the Wildlife Commission is donating prizes, such as fishing towels, playing cards and tackle boxes.

2018 National ACF Conference
2018-06-09 - 2018-06-12 | Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
The Association of Consulting Foresters will host its annual conference at Asheville, N.C. The conference offers technical sessions and a field tour to help consulting forestry business owners, managers and employees gain new skills in managing and running a successful forestry consulting business.

Casting for Beginners
2018-06-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Dupont State Recreational Forest
This is the perfect introductory class for beginners. Topics include casting theory, mechanics and practice techniques. Experienced instructors allow you to learn at your own pace as they teach the overhead cast, roll cast, and the art of false casting. This class is held at Lake Imaging in DuPont State Recreational Forest. All equipment and materials are provided. Bring a lunch. Ages 12 and up.

Forestry for the Birds
2018-06-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Jones Lake State Park, 4117 N Carolina 242, Elizabethtown, NC, 28337, United States
This workshop pairs silviculture with the habitat needs of forest songbirds. Presenters will explore forest management in bottomland systems and opportunities for practicing bottomland silviculture with birds in mind. The workshop is open to foresters, landowners and others interested in this topic.
Register HERE.

N.C. Society of American Foresters Summer Meeting
2018-06-07 - 2018-06-08 | Doubletree by Hilton Riverfront, 100 Middle Street, New Bern, NC, 28560, United States
The Croatan Chapter of the N.C. Society of American Foresters is hosting the 2018 N.C. Division Summer Meeting June 7-8 at the Doubletree by Hilton in downtown New Bern. The theme is Alternative Land Uses that Impact Forest Landowners (solar, wind, farmland conversion, mitigation, recreation).

Family Fishing Workshop
2018-06-05 18:00 - 20:30 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Fishing is a great way to bring families together to create lifelong memories. Our workshop is designed to teach families with children 7 years old and older, the basic skills needed to go fishing. If you have never gone fishing before, this workshop will help get everyone started on the path to creating an outdoor adventure and cherished fishing memories. This workshop is an active hands-on learning experience for all family members to include fishing on the Pechmann Center’s stocked ponds. During this 3 hour workshop, families learn:

To cast a spin-cast outfit
How to set up a fishing outfit for fishing
How to tie basic fishing knots
How to collect bait
How to catch a fish
About sustainable Catch and Release fishing methods
How to properly handle a fish

Park Invaders
2018-06-03 10:00 | Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC, 27705, United States
Native, non-native or invasive? Join park naturalist for a hike on Buckquarter Creek Trail to identify invasive species that bloom, crawl and creep in Eno River State Park. Bring work gloves and closed toe shoes, sunscreen/a hat, and long sleeves/long pants to minimize ticks. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Hike starts at Park office. Hike Length and Difficulty: 1.5 mile, moderate difficulty

Birding Walk
2018-06-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Lake Johnson Park, Thomas Crowder Woodland Center, 5611 Jaguar Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
This program is for beginning birders and well-practiced watchers alike. Join us as we take a morning trek around the lake to find our avian friends. We will focus on both songbirds and waterfowl. Earn 2 hours Criteria II EE credit. Bring your own binoculars if possible as supplies are limited. Please bring water and wear comfortable footwear. Advance registration is not required but is helpful for planning purposes. This program is for ages 14+ years old.
Register online at reclink.raleighnc.gov using barcode #219248.
Event Phone: 919-996-3141

Fish Cookery and Preparation
2018-06-02 09:00 - 15:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
This workshop is designed to provide anglers with some fundamental skills in taking their catch from the stream to the table. In this hands-on course you will learn best practices for handling fish at the time of the catch to ensure its best possible taste. Participants will practice various methods of fish cleaning to include: scaling and pan dressing, skinning, filleting and steaking. On fish are cleaned, participants will prepare several recipes using different cooking methods such as; grilling, frying, baking and making stews. Recipes will be prepared using crappie, catfish, trout, and striped bass.

Birding at Lake Crabtree
2018-06-02 08:30 | Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC, 27560, United States
Join bird enthusiast, Vernon, for an easy walk while looking and listening for our feathered friends. Discover different types of birds and their habitats.​
Meet at the Waterwise Garden (first parking lot on right). No preregistration required.

Introduction to Kayak Fishing (Level II)
2018-06-01 18:00 - 20:15 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Prepare to get wet, this free clinic is the second in a series of two designed to give anglers and paddlers the information and skills required to safely and successfully fish in sheltered waters from a kayak. This clinic meets at the Lake Rim Boating Access area and features sessions with Commission staff and volunteers. Topics include: launching and landing, paddle strokes, anchoring, and safety. After the basics, we will test our skills fishing for largemouth bass and panfish on Lake Rim.
This course is suitable for participants 16 years old and older. Participation in Introduction to Kayak Fishing Part I is required. A valid fishing license is required. Each clinic is limited to the first 6 people, and preregistration is required. All equipment and materials will be provided.

Longleaf Pine Workshop: Evening Learn and Burn
2018-05-31 17:30 - 20:00 | Lighterwood Farm, 535 Speight Road, West End, NC, 27376, United States
Whether you are new or experienced in growing longleaf pine, there is more to learn and people who can help! The Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association invites you to an evening workshop where natural resource professionals will discuss:

Converting from loblolly to longleaf pine
The benefits of growing-season burns
Best management practices for pinestraw raking
Beetle prevention
USDA cost share programs
Safe Harbor Program

More information is available HERE and an agenda is available HERE.
RSVP @ 910-603-1052 or jesse@sandhillslandtrust.org

Understory Herbicides for Bobwhites and Other Wildlife: Webinar
2018-05-31 14:00 - 15:00
Herbicides are an important tool in both forest and wildlife management in the south and particularly in southern pine management. The common practice of heavy chemical site prep prescriptions in forest management may not be appropriate in stands where restoration and wildlife habitat is the objective. The webinar will address herbicide uses in longleaf restoration with a focus on minimizing the impact herbicides have on a healthy and diverse ground cover, including the fine fuels and plants that are beneficial to bobwhite quail, whitetail deer and the wild turkey.
REGISTER for webinar.

Lessons Learned From Hosting Fire Festivals
2018-05-31 13:00 - 14:00
Have you considered planning a Fire Festival in your region? This webinar will talk about lessons learned from coordinating and hosting public Fire Festivals. Brian Wiebler and Angie Carl both have experience leading highly successful Fire Festival events in North Florida (Red Hills Fire Festival) and North Carolina (Fire in the Pines Festival), respectively. In this webinar, they’ll share what they have learned over the years.
REGISTER HERE.

Tree Farm Inspector Training Workshop
2018-05-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Wilkes County Agricultural Center, 416 Executive Drive, Wilkesboro, NC, United States
The N.C. Tree Farm Program is an offering Inspector Training Workshop for forestry professionals who are interested in volunteering with the program. CFE credits will be provided. Prior to registering to attend, please review the ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for the academic and/or experience credentials required to be a Tree Farm Inspector.

REGISTER by May 25

Full Moon Hike
2018-05-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Medoc Mountain State Park, 1541 Medoc State Park Road, Hollister, NC, 27844, United States
Come to Medoc Mountain State Park and enjoy a leisurely hike through the woods by the light of the full moon. Hike various park trails and enjoy the sights and sounds of the night. This is fun for the whole family. Be sure to dress for the weather, and bring a bottle of water and a flashlight. Register at 252-586-177.

Start Location: Picnic Shelter

Mammals of Mt. Mitchell
2018-05-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Mount Mitchell State Park, 2388 State Highway 128, Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
Join a ranger to learn about the diversity of life found here at Mount Michell State Park and what they eat and where you might be able to see these mysterious creatures.

Start Location: Upper Summit Parking Lot

Wildflower Walk: Grandfather Mountain
2018-05-26 16:00 | Grandfather Mountain State Park, 9872 Hwy 105 S (Suite #6), Banner Elk, NC, 28604, United States
Grandfather Mountain produces an amazing variety of wildflowers, which change from week to week, so join us throughout the season to experience the changes! This hike is moderate and the pace will be slow – all experience levels welcome. We will see spring wildflowers of rich and acidic cove forest, and northern hardwood forest environments.
Start Location: Profile Trail Head (4198 Hwy 105 South)

Dutch Oven Cooking
2018-05-26 11:00 | Elk Knob State Park, 5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC, 28684, United States
Ever hear about Dutch Ovens and want to know what they’re all about? Come see how it’s done as we set one up and cook two recipes. You don’t have to survive on trail mix or canned food while camping. Meet at the park office.

Family Fishing Day: Mayo River State Park
2018-05-26 09:30 - 14:30 | Mayo River State Park, 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC, 27027, United States
This kids’ fishing derby for ages 17 and under awards prices for heaviest, longest and shortest fish in different age categories. A prize will be awarded to the adult who catches the heaviest fish of the day. This will be a special license-exempt day. All members of the family may participate without having a fishing license. The event will be held at Mayo Mountain Access.
For more information or directions, call 336-427-2530.

Beyond Becoming an Outdoor Woman: Introduction to Kayak Fishing
2018-05-26 08:30 - 17:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Introduction to Kayaking Fishing is designed to give anglers and paddlers the information required to safely and successfully fish in sheltered waters from a kayak. The event includes class room time where you will learn how to choose a boat, know what equipment is needed, outfitting and rigging, tackle and gear selections and most importantly safety.

Guided Kayak Fishing Experience
2018-05-25 18:00 - 20:30 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
This free clinic is the last in a series of three designed to give anglers and paddlers the information required to safely and successfully fish in sheltered waters from a kayak. This session features a hands on guided kayak fishing experience with Commission staff and volunteers. Destination to be decided.
This course is suitable for participants 16 years old and older. Participation in Introduction to Kayak Fishing Part I and Part II is required. A valid fishing license is required. Each clinic is limited to the first 6 people, and preregistration is required. All equipment and materials will be provided.
