• Forests of the World: A Project Learning Tree High School Workshop

    Durant Nature Preserve Durant Nature Preserve, 8305 Camp Durant Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    This workshop will lead participants from investigating the benefits of trees in our urban communities to discovering forests and their uses around the world. This workshop is ideal for educators...

    $20
  • First Day Hike

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

    Start off the year right by getting outside for a First Day Hike! This is an easy one-ile hike through an old growth longleaf pine forest. See the oldest known...

    Free
  • First Day Hike: Pilot Mountain State Park

    Pilot Mountain State Park 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, United States

    Kick off the first day of the year on the right foot with a hike around the Jomeokee Trail. The hike includes a discussion of the park's long history, geology,...

    Free
  • First Day Hike

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

    Enjoy an easy two-mile hike with a ranger to see the different habitats within the longleaf pine forest. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

    Free
  • First Day Hike: Paint Hill Tract

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

    This 1.5 mile hike has more elevation change than much of the Sandhills as well as the rare Pyxie Moss, which blooms in winter. Meet at the Stoneyfield Drive access.

    Free
  • Hunter Education Course

    Maysville Volunteer Fire Department 404 Main Street, Maysville, NC, United States

    The Hunter Education Program of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission provides free hunter education courses throughout the year in every county.  More than a firearm safety course, instruction includes ethics...

  • Amazing Adaptations

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

    Learn what makes the flora and fauna of the Sandhills so fabulously adapted to thriving with sandy soils and frequent fire. This is an outdoor presentation.

  • Places We Live: A Project Learning Tree High School Workshop

    Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch , 1420 Price Park Dr., Greensboro, NC, United States

    This workshop will dive into how we find a sense of place within our communities, and how trees play a role in our community character. Greensboro-specific examples and case-studies will...

    Free
  • Backyard Birding

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

    Discover strategies for attracting birds to your backyard including feeders and types of food. Learn about common birds you might see at your feeders and learn ways to encourage or...

    Free
  • Environmental Education for the K-8 Classroom: Project Learning Tree

    Belmont Abbey College 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road, Belmont, NC, United States

    Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as they explore activities in the Project Learning Tree K-8 Curriculum Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with the PLT K-8 Activity...

    $20