• 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...

  • Who Will Fill My Shoes: Succession Planning for Landowners and Business Webinar – Module 5

    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...

  • Discovering Nature with Technology

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

    Discover how to explore nature with amazing apps on your phone! 10am. No limit on participants.

  • Learn to Fish NC – Introductory Fishing Workshop

    Join our comprehensive Introductory Fishing Workshop designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge for a successful start in fishing. NCWRC instructors will guide you through a variety of topics, ensuring you feel confident and prepared for your fishing adventures. Topics Covered Include: Licensing & Regulations Equipment & Tackle Fishing Knots Rigging and...

  • Prescribed Fires in State Parks

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

    Join a park ranger to learn about prescribed fires and the equipment wildland firefighters use. Appropriate for all ages and registration is not required. For further information or questions please email mitchell.mckenney@ncparks.gov.

  • Bears

    Jones Lake State Park 4117 N Carolina 242, Elizabethtown, NC, United States

    Join a park ranger for a discussion on Jones Lake State Park's largest mammal: the black bear. Learn about the biology and habits of the king of the forest. Participants should meet at the visitor center at 2 p.m.

  • Orienteering

    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 orienteering program! During this program we will discuss how to use a compass and how to navigate with the compass over terrain. We will complete a short navigation course at the end to tie our skills together! A limited number of compasses will...