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Fly Fishin' 101
2018-07-08 14:00 (America/New_York) | South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612, United States
Get Hooked! Join a volunteer angler for an introductory class on fly fishing. Please bring all personal equipment. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations apply.

Meet at the Visitor Center.

Carnivorous Plant Hike
2018-07-08 10:00, 2018-07-07 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.

Bald Eagle Count
2018-07-08 07:00 - 08:30 | Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, 280 State Park Road, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
Join New Hope Audubon Society for their quarterly Eagle Count at Jordan Lake. Meet at the Poplar Point Campground beach area, 558 Beaver Creek Rd., Apex, N.C.
For more information, email steve.mcmurray@ncparks.gov..

North Carolina Archery: Today's Bowhunter
2018-07-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Cumberland County Wildlife Club, 2611 MELLWOOD DR., FAYETTEVILLE, 28306, United States
The Today’s Bowhunter ® curriculum is approved by the National Bowhunter Education Foundation and meets or exceeds all standards as set forth by the International Hunter Education Association.

Family Fishing Workshop
2018-07-07 08:00 | 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

Basic Rod Building Course
2018-07-07 08:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
This course is free of charge and all tools and materials are provided. Students will learn the basic techniques necessary to assemble their own custom fishing rod. Each student will build a 6ft medium action spinning rod from an IM6 blank, which they may keep on completion of the course. Topics covered in this course include:

Finding the rod spine
Prepping guides and handles for installation
Guide spacing
Basic guide wraps
Applying epoxy

Free Fishing Day
2018-07-04
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission invites anglers and would-be anglers of all ages to go fishing for free on July 4. From 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., everyone in North Carolina — resident and non-residents alike — can fish in any public body of water, including coastal waters, without purchasing a fishing license or additional trout fishing privilege. Although no fishing license is required, all other fishing regulations apply, such as length and daily possession limits, as well as bait and tackle restrictions.

Fly Fishing 101
2018-07-01 14:00 | South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612, United States

Carnivorous Plant Hike
2018-07-01 10:00, 2018-06-30 10:00, 2018-06-24 10:00, 2018-06-17 10:00, 2018-06-16 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.

Great American Backyard Camp Out
2018-06-30 14:30 - 2018-07-01 09:00 | Elk Knob State Park, 5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC, 28684, United States
Novice campers are invited to join the Rangers at Elk Knob State Park for an enjoyable night of camping. This is the tenth year that Elk Knob has participated in the campout which introduces families to the joy of camping without the expense of buying equipment. It is a great event for two main reasons: it allows participants a night of supervised camping at Elk Knob State Park, and we provide the tents, dinner, s’mores and interesting programs to fill the night with entertainment. Participants should bring their own snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, breakfast for Sunday morning, and their own sleeping bags or blankets.
Register at 828-297-7261 by June 25.

Guided Mushroom Hike
2018-06-30 10:00 | Holmes Educational State Forest, 1299 Crab Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC, 28739, United States
This is a guided introduction to the world of fungi. Program includes discussion of the history, toxicity, ecology, biology, medicinal uses and edibility of mushrooms that are common to the area followed by a foray into the forest. Registration required.

Game and Outdoor Cooking Workshop
2018-06-30 09:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Learn to prepare a tasty meal over a wood fire and charcoal briquettes. Learn how to cook game, fish and other traditional dishes in a camp setting or at home. We’ll use traditional Dutch ovens and learn some novel methods, as well. Participants prepare and eat their outdoor meals. This is a hands on class.

Fly-tying Forum
2018-06-28 18:30 - 20:30 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
The Fly-tying Forum provides tyers with an opportunity to increase their skills. Open to fly-tiers of all skill levels, the fly patterns change each month as a way to encourage learning various new tying techniques and development of tying skills. Tyers aged 10 years old and up are welcome, however participants 15 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Hummingbird Banding
2018-06-27 08:30, 2018-06-20 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.

Project Learning Tree K-8 Workshop
2018-06-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Agape Center for EE, Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States
K-8 classroom and nonformal educators will 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 Criteria I in the EE Certification Program. For more information, contact Mir Youngquist-Thurow at ACEed@agapekurebeach.org
Register HERE.

Sustainable Forestry Teachers' Experience
2018-06-25 - 2018-06-28 | New Bern, N.C.
The Sustainable Forestry Teachers’ Experience is a multi-day residential professional development workshop that demonstrates all elements of forestry in North Carolina. This program is designed to educate teachers about forestry through presentations, tours and hands-on lesson plans. Educators will receive training in Project Learning Tree, an award-winning, multi-disciplinary environmental education program that provides STEAM activities for preK-12th grade and is aligned to state and national academic standards.
Educators of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those who are involved with a science curriculum or demonstrate that the subject matter is applicable to their students.

Butterfly Hike
2018-06-24 15:00 | Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
Join a park ranger for a 1.5-mile hike to find and learn about some of our most beautiful insects.

Saturday Morning Birding
2018-06-23 08:00 | Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC, 27705, United States
Bring your binoculars for a relaxing morning outing. All experience levels welcome. Wear hiking shoes and long pants.Bring water and binoculars. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Hike starts at Fews Ford parking loop. Hike length and difficulty: 1.5 mile, slow and easy hike

Wildlife Photo Hunt Competition
2018-06-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Bring a camera, running shoes, and your competitive spirit. Your team will stalk, find, and photograph wildlife and their signs and earn points to win prizes. Only one camera per “team” needed. Teams can consist of 1-5 members. All ages.

Project Learning Tree K-8 Workshop
2018-06-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St., Wilmington, 28412, United States
Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree K-8 Curriculum Guide. Participants will leave 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 Criteria I in the EE Certification Program.
Registration required by June 13.

Sustainable Forestry Teachers' Experience
2018-06-18 - 2018-06-21 | Southern Pines, N.C.

Masked Bandits
2018-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 | South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612, United States
Fact or Fiction: Do raccoons wash their food? Find out the answer to this and much more about those furry little “masked bandits” at South Mountains State Park. Learn a few myths and legends as well as fun facts about raccoons. All ages welcome!
Start Location: Visitor Center

Creek Creep
2018-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Mayo River State Park, 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC, 27027, United States
Come see what is swimming around in the creeks at Mayo River State Park. Wear clothing and shoes for getting in the creek and getting wet! Meet at the Deshazo Mill Road Access parking lot. Call the park office at 336-427-2530 for directions. Bring your own drinking water and insect repellent.

The Snakes of North Carolina
2018-06-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Lake Waccamaw State Park, 1866 State Park Drive, Lake Waccamaw, NC, United States
Have you ever wanted to learn about snakes in our area? Participants will also learn about the 37 species of snakes native to North Carolina and the differences between them. Such differences include egg layers vs. live births, and venomous vs. nonvenomous. Snake safety and identification tips will be discussed along with interesting myths about our scaly friends.
Two presentations on June 16: 10:00am – 11:30am and 1:30pm – 3:00pm
