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Hummingbird Banding
2018-08-15 08:30, 2018-08-08 08:30, 2018-08-01 08:30, 2018-07-25 08:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Mountain Streams
2018-08-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Elk Knob State Park, 5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC, 28684, United States
Learn about the techniques used in the field to study our mountain streams and the fish and wildlife that inhabit them. Workshop will include actual survey and identification of fish and aquatic insects. We will also learn about trout management in NC, with an emphasis on Brook Trout populations, and discuss some of the factors affecting our mountain waterways. Participants will try out several activities they can take back to the classroom. Participants should come prepared to get in the water, so bring waders and/or rubber boots if possible.
Contact kevin.hining@ncwildlife.org to register for this workshop.

Fly Fishin' 101
2018-08-12 14:00, 2018-08-05 14:00, 2018-07-29 14:00, 2018-07-22 14:00 | 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
2018-08-12 10:00, 2018-08-11 10:00, 2018-08-05 10:00, 2018-08-04 10:00, 2018-07-29 10:00, 2018-07-28 10:00, 2018-07-22 10:00, 2018-07-21 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.

Streamside Hike
2018-08-11 11:00 | South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612, United States
Join a Park Ranger for an easy walk to learn more about the Jacob Fork River. Discussion will include watersheds, common plants and animals, and water quality. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area.

Fly Tying for the Beginner
2018-08-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Learn the basics of fly tying during this introductory level class. Work at your own pace to tie a basic pattern. Equipment and materials provided. Ages 12 and up.

Introduction to Fly Casting
2018-08-07 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 and for those with some experience to refine their fly-casting skills. This course presents a great way to improve your casting using tactile and visual cues that are easy to understand. No experience necessary for this course.

The 10 Essentials for Hiking
2018-08-04 11:00 | South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612, United States
Learn what items you should always carry with you when hiking.

Firescaping Workshop: Preparing for Wildfires With Fire-Resistant Landscaping
2018-08-01 13:00 - 17:00 | N.C. Zoo, North Carolina Zoo Educational Building, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC, 27205, United States
North Carolina has a long history of wild fires. As more people move into natural areas, risk from wildfires increases. Fortunately, there are modifications that homeowners can make to their home and landscape to be more fire resistant. this hands-on workshop is intended to teach community members, Master Gardeners and natural resource and Extension professionals about fire-resistant landscaping or firescaping.
For more information, contact Holly Campbell at hcampbell@sref.info
More information is available HERE.

Introduction to Hunting
2018-07-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Hunting has a long tradition as a challenging yet rewarding outdoor pursuit. For those new to the sport, getting started can be just as challenging. The course is designed to introduce a variety of topics new hunters will benefit from learning. This will include hunting skills and methods, game species and signs, hunting safety, game processing, regulations and where to hunt. A new hunter will get started off on the right track after completing this course. Ages 12 and up.

Fishing Streamers
2018-07-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Dillsboro, N.C.
Learn the techniques and tactics to enhance your fly-fishing experience. This course will include sections on equipment, presentation skills for streamer patterns, selecting the best streamer for the situation and adapting to selective trout. Ages 12 and up.

Aquatic Plants Workshop
2018-07-31 - 2018-08-01 | Dix Hill Conference Center, 3004 Mid Pines Road, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
This is a two-day workshop on aquatic plants in fresh-water ecosystems, especially impoundments such as ponds, lakes and stormwater basins. The workshop will be of value to Extension personnel, government agency staff in water quality or fresh water wildlife/game programs, farm and forest landowners, those who research pond/lake management, and construction/engineers with pond, lake and storm water responsibilities. The workshop includes both indoor and outdoor sessions.

Fly-tying Forum
2018-07-26 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.

Sustainable Forestry Teachers' Experience
2018-07-23 - 2018-07-26 | Asheville
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.

Guided Mushroom Hike
2018-07-21 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Introduction to Kayak Fishing (Level II)
2018-07-21 08:00 - 12:00 | 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 1 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.

Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Conference
2018-07-20 - 2018-07-21 | Halifax Community College, 100 College Drive, Weldon, NC, 27890, United States
Roanoke Electric Cooperative’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project is hosting this conference in cooperation with forestry and natural resource agencies and organizations from state, federal and private sectors. The goal is to educate North Carolina and Virginia landowners on available programs and technical assistance.
For more information, contact Alton Perry at aperry@roanokeelectric.com or 252-539-4602.
