While Aldo Leopold’s impact on the conservation movement is broad and deep, he is best known as the author of the now classic book A Sand County Almanac. Translated into sixteen languages, it is one of the foundational texts for those around the world who care about people and places. But becoming a classic doesn’t...
Join Gratitude Farm and Retreat for a workshop on regenerative forestry for wildlife habitat. The workshop includes student's story, hands-on walking tour with a wildlife conservation biologist and an immersive project to put knowledge to practice. The event includes a meet-and-greet dinner on Friday and a farm-to-table lunch on Saturday. Dry camping is available at...
Join NC State Parks and the US Army Corps of Engineers to celebrate one of Jordan Lake's greatest treasures: Bald Eagles! If you've ever been curious about our nesting population or had no idea Bald Eagles lived so close to you until you read this post, please come join us on January 31st, 2026 to...
Join a park ranger for a discussion on Jones Lake's largest mammal......the black bear. Learn about the biology and habits of the king of the forest. Participants should meet at the Jones Lake State Park Visitor Center at 2 pm. This program is free to the public. If you have any questions, please call the...
Join Ranger Gracie at the Pilot Creek access for a beginner-friendly bird walk to discover the birds that call Pilot Mountain State Park home during the winter months. We'll take a leisurely walk along park trails while learning how to spot and identify common winter birds by sight and sound. This program is perfect for...
Dr. Yanshu Li (Associate Professor and Forest Economics and Taxation Outreach Specialist – University of Georgia) will give an overview of timber taxes including tax considerations of natural disaster related timber damage and recovery efforts. Timber taxes encompass the federal and state tax rules that apply when you own, manage, or sell timber or timberland....
Foresters and other natural resource professionals who write forest management plans for woodland owners are invited to attend one of three workshops on Writing Comprehensive Forest Management Plans. Attendees will learn about different types of plans (management plans, practice plans, burn plans, cost-share plans, etc.) and the specific requirements of Present Use Valuation, Forest Stewardship...
Foresters and other natural resource professionals who write forest management plans for woodland owners are invited to attend one of three workshops on Writing Comprehensive Forest Management Plans. Attendees will learn about different types of plans (management plans, practice plans, burn plans, cost-share plans, etc.) and the specific requirements of Present Use Valuation, Forest Stewardship...
Foresters and other natural resource professionals who write forest management plans for woodland owners are invited to attend one of three workshops on Writing Comprehensive Forest Management Plans. Attendees will learn about different types of plans (management plans, practice plans, burn plans, cost-share plans, etc.) and the specific requirements of Present Use Valuation, Forest Stewardship...
Join NCWF Habitat and Wildlife Keepers Chapter for Beer and Beavers! Discover why beavers matter and how to live with them! Beavers don’t just build dams—they build entire ecosystems. Join Ruby Davis, Director of NC Wildlife Rehab and environmental scientist, for a fun, eye-opening look at how beavers improve wetlands, support wildlife, and occasionally drive...
