N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Orienteering Workshop
2019-05-25 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Cumberland Wildlife Club, 2611 Mellwood Dr., Fayetteville, NC, 28036, United States
This course will include an outside compass course and exercise, weather permitting. All materials and the course are provided to you at no cost.

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Trapper Workshop
2019-05-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Landmark United pentecostal Church, 208 Landmark Place, Lexington, NC, 27292, United States
Students must complete the online North American Trapper Education Program course prior to coming to class. Student must bring certificate of completion from online course to complete in-person portion.
Online course is found at HERE.

Becoming an Outdoor Woman: Kayak Fishing
2019-05-25 08:30 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Looking for a new adventure? Introduction to Kayaking Fishing gives anglers and paddlers the information required to safely and successfully fish from a kayak in sheltered waters. The event includes classroom time where you will learn how to choose a boat, know what equipment is needed, outfitting and rigging, tackle and gear selections and most importantly safety. From the classroom you’ll move to Lake Rim across from the center where our trained and experienced staff and volunteers will work with you on launching and landing, paddle strokes, capsize recovery, anchoring, trip planning and safety. Then you’ll be on to the hands-on guided kayak fishing experience. Here you will learn through experience while you will be targeting large mouth bass and pan fish on the lake.
Registration is limited, so REGISTER EARLY!

Alternative Income Streams for Forest Landowners
2019-05-21 09:30 - 16:00 | East Carolina Agriculture and Education Center, 1175 Kingsboro Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27801, United States
While the forest sector is an economic engine in most of the rural regions, timber production is not the primary reason for owning forestland for the majority of family forest landowners. Forests offer landowners several alternative income opportunities that are often compatible with their primary objectives of owning forestland. This workshop educates natural resource professionals and landowners about forest-based alternative income streams available to their region.
Who should attend: professional foresters, resource professionals, Extension agents, and landowners
Register by May 14

Outdoor Skills: Wild Edibles & Securing Water
2019-05-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Whether you are an angler, hunter, or wildlife watcher the “Outdoor Skills” programs offer you a chance to try your hand at skills that will help keep you safe in the forest. Ages 12 and up.

Red-cockaded Woodpeckers
2019-05-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
It’s not every day you get to see an endangered species, but that’s our goal for this program! We’ll learn about the unique nature of the red-cockaded woodpecker, and why it became endangered, while we check out their cavity trees near the Visitor Center. If the timing is right, we might get to see adults flying to their nest tree to feed young! Bring binoculars if you have them.

Bird Hike
2019-05-18 11:00 | Holmes Educational State Forest, 1299 Crab Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC, 28739, United States
On this hike we can expect to see/hear warblers (such as ovenbird, black-throated green warbler, hooded warbler, Louisiana waterthrush, and Northern parula), tanagers (scarlet) and vireos (red-eyed and blue-headed) among others. Register at 828 692-0100 or holmesesf.ncfs@ncagr.gov to reserve your spot! Program is limited to 15 participants.

Longleaf Festival
2019-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC, United States
Learn about the life of the longleaf pine, how it is managed with fire, its history, and the wildlife and plants that depend on this unique natural habitat.

There is something for everyone to enjoy! Ride the Longleaf Express to our 60-acre restored Longleaf Forest guided by N.C. Forest Service staff. Enjoy the musical stylings of the Kudzu Ramblers and a cool treat from Bruster’s Real Ice Cream! See live reptiles and amphibians up close (touch a snake)! Enjoy the many games and crafts on hand for kids (and adults)!

Game and Outdoor Cooking Workshop
2019-05-18 09:00 - 15:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Learn to prepare a tasty meal over a wood fire and charcoal briquettes. Learn how to cook game, fish and other traditional dishes in a camp setting or at home. We’ll use traditional Dutch ovens and learn some novel methods, as well. Participants prepare and eat their outdoor meals. This is a hands-on class.

Trapper Workshop
2019-05-18 09:00 - 13:00 | MARION FISH HATCHERY, 645 Fish Hatchery Rd., Marion, NC, 28752, United States

Trapper Workshop
2019-05-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Camp LeJeune, Conservation Law Enforcement Office Building SAW-400 Old Sawmill Road, Camp Lejeune, NC, 28542, United States

Women Only Weekend
2019-05-17 - 2019-05-19 | Swansboro
Activities include sunset kayaking and boat cruise, 3-D archery, intro to 3-GUN, skeet, outdoor cooking, yoga, hiking, wilderness survival, hydro painting, ferry ride to bear island, shelling, crafts and more!
Full schedule of events and information on registration are available HERE.

The Secret Lives of Birds in Spring
2019-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Alamance Agricultural Building, 209 N Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC, United States
Ornithologist Dr. Lynn Moseley will share some secrets of birds’ nesting habits that will have you refreshing your habitat and calibrating your binoculars for some focused bird watching. REGISTER HERE.

In Search of Blue Ghosts Twilight Tour
2019-05-14 20:30 - 2019-05-25 22:30 | Cradle of Forestry, 11250 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC, 28768, United States
Once a year for a short duration, blue ghost fireflies hover the forest floor with a lingering bluish glow. Seek alongside naturalists on paved trails as to why this small firefly has been the focus of generations worth of folklore and myths.
Tours from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays from May 14 to May 25

Pitcher Plant Hike
2019-05-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
Join a ranger for a one-mile hike to see the three different types of pitcher plants that call Weymouth Woods home. Long pants and insect repellent are recommended as we will be going off trail.

2019-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Holmes Educational State Forest, 1299 Crab Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC, 28739, United States
Have you ever wondered the names of the wildflowers growing on your Tree Farm? Join N.C. Forest Rangers for an moderate hike to observe and identify early spring wildflowers. Hiking through the diverse forest ecosystem at Holmes Educational State Forest provides an opportunity to see plenty of trillium, flame azalea, spice bush and more! Meet near the main kiosk in the parking lot. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle, camera and wildflower field guide if you have one.

Backyard Birding by Ear
2019-05-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Do you enjoy listening to birds in the morning? Come learn how to identify common backyard birds by their calls and songs. The program will start in the classroom with some listening quiz games and then move outside to put our skills to the test. Come prepared for light hiking outside.

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
2019-05-04
Wildfires across the United States have cost more than 100 lives and more than $25 billion dollars in property losses in just the last two years. That’s why it’s so important to take steps to improve the wildfire safety of your home and community. Take the first step on your journey to wildfire preparedness by participating in projects on May 4. You can help your neighborhood create a sense of community by working together on a project that can make a difference.
Learn more about what you can do HERE.

Becoming and Outdoor Woman: Fly Fishing Weekend
2019-05-03 - 2019-05-05 | North Mills River Recreation Area and Campground
Whether you want to gain new skills or improve current techniques, this workshop presents a thorough review of the history and ethics of fly-fishing as well as the angler’s important role in wildlife conservation. In the stream ecology session, discover tiny aquatic species that support a much larger food web. Explore a mountain stream and search for aquatic organisms using nets and kick seines to help understand what types of flies work best on the water. Then learn to tie flies that mimic the natural fish food you find in the river. In Basic Equipment session, get the scoop on proper waders, wading shoes, vests and other items that make fishing fun. Finally, learn knot-tying, fly-casting and presentation. Our experienced instructors emphasize the importance of basic casting techniques and offer one-on-one instruction to help participants practice their moves. Sunday morning you’ll get to practice and enhance all your new found skills with guided fishing on the North Fork Mills River.

Mid-Atlantic Logging & Biomass Expo
2019-05-03 - 2019-05-04 | Scotland County, N.C.
This event highlights the latest in harvesting, chipping, grinding and clearing machines, along with trucks, trailers, vans, mulchers and other products. The event will be held in Scotland County between Laurinburg and Laurel Hill.
Admission is $20 for pre-registered guests and $25 at the gate for those 18 and older. Pre-registration closes April 18.
For more information, contact Jack Swanner at 828-421-8444.

Hunter Education Course
2019-05-02 18:00 - 2019-05-03 21:00 | Bass Pro Shops, Concord, 8181 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord, NC, 28027, United States
All unlicensed sportsmen and sportswomen must successfully complete a hunter education course before they can hunt in North Carolina or purchase a hunting license. This course covers hunter responsibility, wildlife conservation and management, firearms, wildlife identification, survival and first aid, specialty hunting, and tree stand safety. The course is accepted in every state and province in North America. There is no minimum age requirement for the course. This course is offered over a two-day period. Attendees must be present both days.
This course is offered throughout the month at numerous locations. You can find the complete list of Hunter Education Courses offered in May HERE.

Meet Your Pollinators
2019-05-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Cumberland County Extension Center, 301 East Mountain Dr., Fayetteville, NC, 28306, United States
Learn ways to attract, support and manage pollinating insects for your backyard.
Register by April 26 at 910-321-6405.

Dealing With Deer
2019-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Alamance Agricultural Building, 209 N Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC, United States
They’re everywhere and growing in numbers every day. Can’t we all just get along? Try this Think Green Thursday class for a few ideas on how to deal with these voracious plant predators.

This class is offered at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

REGISTER HERE.

Turtle Tracking
2019-04-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
Learn about North Carolina Box Turtles and the radio-transmitter methods used to track them as they travel in their natural habitat.

Trapper Workshop
2019-04-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Wake County Wildlife Club, 1313 Coley Rd., Durham, NC, 27703, United States

Wildflower Walk
2019-04-21 15:00 - 16:00

Turpentine Totems: Uncovering the Mysteries of Catfaces in the Sandhills
2019-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Carvers Creek State Park, 2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC, 28390, United States
What does the term “catface” mean? Well, there are plenty of definitions but in this instance a catface refers to a type of scarring left behind by the extraction of resin from pine trees. In this area of the sandhills this scaring dates to the late 1700s to 1800s during the naval stores industry. Now what in the world is a naval stores industry and what is this scarring and resin extraction all about?
Join us to discover answers to these questions and more!

Casting for Beginners
2019-04-18 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
This introductory class for beginners will cover 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.

Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree
2019-04-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest, 4803 Sweet Home Church Road, Elizabethtown, NC, 28337, United States
Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree K-8 Curriculum Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with the PLT K-8 Activity Guide which includes 96 activities correlated to the N.C. Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for Criteria I in the EE Certification Program (K-8).

Project Learning Tree: Southeastern Forests and Climate Change
2019-04-17 09:00 - 15:30 | Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St., Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Project Learning Tree® (PLT) and PINEMAP have partnered to develop a secondary module on climate change impacts on southern forest ecosystems, the role of forests in sequestering carbon, and strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to changing climatic conditions. The module is designed for use in life science, environmental science, and agriculture courses in grades 9-12, with potential use in middle school or community college courses. The Carbon & Climate e-unit was developed for grades 6-8, and is an integrated online unit provided through PLT’s online portal.
For more information, contact Stacie Hagwood at Stacie.Hagwood@raleighnc.gov
Register by April 11 HERE.
