• Forestry for the Birds

    Jones Lake State Park 4117 N Carolina 242, Elizabethtown, NC, 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.

    Free
  • Casting for Beginners

    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...

  • 2018 National ACF Conference

    Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, NC, 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.

  • Youth Fishing Day

    John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 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...

    Free
  • Carnivorous Plant Hike

    Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, 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.

    Free
  • Carnivorous Plant Hike

    Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, 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.

    Free
  • Life of a Pine

    Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 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!

    Free
  • Hummingbird Banding

    Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 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.

    Free
  • Introduction to Fly Casting

    John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 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...

    Free