N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Forest Festival Day and Intercollegiate Woodsmen's Meet
2018-10-06 | Cradle of Forestry, 11250 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC, 28768, United States
Meet traditional craftsmen, exhibitors, forestry students, and entertainers as they gather at the Cradle of Forestry to celebrate our forests and forest heritage.

All About Mountain Trout
2018-10-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Lansing Creeper Trail Park, Lansing, NC, United States
This workshop will focus on trout life history, habitat needs, and trout management in North Carolina with an emphasis on Brook Trout conservation. Participants will learn about general spin-fishing and fly-fishing methods, knot tying, fishing tips, trout regulations and finding places to go fishing.

Introduction to Fly Fishing
2018-10-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Come join our experienced and knowledgeable instructors for a day of fun and learning as they introduce you to the basics of fly-fishing. Equipment and materials provided. Bring a lunch and non-slip shoes or waders if you have them. Limited to 6 participants. Ages 12 and up.

Deer Processing Seminar
2018-10-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-26 18:00 - 21:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
This Deer Processing Seminar includes video demonstrations and discussions on field dressing, taxidermy, skinning, safe meat handling and basic home processing.

Fall Bird Identification
2018-10-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Cool Springs Environmental Education Center, 945 Cool Spring Road, New Bern, NC, 28560, United States
Coastal North Carolina is home to many species of breeding birds, as well as species that migrate through the area on their way back to their wintering grounds further south. This workshop will consist of a hike through various habitats at Cool Springs to identify migrant and resident birds.

Hawk Watch
2018-10-01 11:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-30 11:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-29 11:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-28 11:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-27 11:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-26 11:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-25 11:00 - 16:30 | Pilot Mountain State Park, 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, 27043, United States
Join members of the Forsyth Audubon Society and Park rangers as they count and document migrating raptors including hawks, falcons, eagles and osprey. Learn about the history of migrating raptors, and use a pair of binoculars to see them for yourself.

The 10 Essentials for Hiking
2018-10-01 11:00 | South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612, United States
Learn what items you should always carry with you when hiking.

All About Mountain Trout
2018-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Valle Crucis Community Park, NC, United States

Carnivorous Plant Hike
2018-09-30 10:00, 2018-09-29 10:00, 2018-09-23 10:00, 2018-09-22 10:00 | Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428, 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.

Take a Child Outside: Family Camp Out
2018-09-29 17:00 - 2018-09-30 10:00 | Chimney Rock State Park, 743 Chimney Rock Park Road, Chimney Rock, NC, 28720, United States
Never been camping? Afraid of the dark? You’re not alone. Join a park ranger and take this rare opportunity to camp in Chimney Rock State Park. A ranger will be available at 5:30 pm to help set up camp and build a campfire for a fun filled night under the stars!
You must bring your own camping gear and dinner. No camping gear or food is provided for this event.

Trapping 101
2018-09-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
This course will cover equipment, scent control, regulations and setting your traps. This hands-on course is appropriate for beginners and higher skill levels. Ages 12 and up.

Identifying Birds of Prey
2018-09-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
The hunting skills of birds of prey have always captured the imagination of nature lovers but few can identify the call of an Owl’s hoot or recognize a hawk by its silhouette and screech. In this program you will learn these skills in the classroom and then put them into practice in the field. Come prepared for a light hike. Ages 10 and up.

Women's Introduction to Fly Fishing
2018-09-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Join our experienced instructors for a day of fun as you learn the basics of fly-fishing. Topics include appropriate equipment, knots, casting techniques and aquatic entomology. Equipment and materials provided. Bring a lunch and non-slip shoes or waders. Limited to 6 participants. For ages 12 and up.

Fly-tying Forum
2018-09-27 18:30 - 20:30 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
The Fly-tying Forum provides tyers with an opportunity to increase their skills. Open to fly-tiers of all skill levels, the fly patterns change each month as a way to encourage learning various new tying techniques and development of tying skills.

Introduction to Deer Hunting Seminar
2018-09-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-20 18:00 - 21:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Introduction to Deer Hunting is designed to help newcomers get started in deer hunting, but experienced hunters and hunter mentors with mentees are encouraged to attend. Participants can expect an interactive discussion of whitetail habits, the need for scouting, essential equipment and techniques, safe use of treestands, spotting white-tailed deer in the woods, effective shot placement, tracking techniques and what to do after the shot.
More information is available at hunting.heritage@ncwildlife.org or 919-707-0059.

Hawk Watch
2018-09-24 11:00 - 16:30 | Pilot Mountain State Park, 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, 27043, United States
Count and document the number of migrating raptors! Stop by the Little Pinnacle Overlook and look to the skies to see migrating hawks, falcons, eagles, osprey. Use a pair of binoculars to see for yourself and learn about the history of migrating raptors! Visit Pilot Mountain State Park website for multiple opportunities to Hawk Watch in September and October.

Start Location: Little Pinnacle Overlook

Wildlife Expo
2018-09-22 09:00 - 14:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Enjoy more than 14 hands-on, interactive exhibits and demonstrations at the 2018 Wildlife Expo. Learn about the natural environment and the important roles that hunting and fishing play in North Carolina’s fish and wildlife conservation. Activities include:

Shooting a BB gun and bow
Testing duck and goose calls

Fishing
Lure making
Kayaking
Learning about honey bees
Seeing live snakes and birds of prey
Many other activities!

Carbon OFFSETS Workshop
2018-09-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Appalachian State University, Plemmons Student Union, 263 Locust Street, Boone, NC, 28608, United States
The OFFSETS Workshop (Offsets for Future Forest Stewardship & Education Together Series) will focus on the future of carbon offsets for small-scale forest owners in the Southeastern United States. The goal is to disseminate information and facilitate discussion on the various obstacles facing carbon offset projects in the region.

Who Should Attend?

Forest landowners, industry, forest professionals, carbon offset project professionals, developers, land trusts, investors, and anyone interested in learning about the role of forest carbon offset markets in the United States

Casting for Beginners
2018-09-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Dupont State Recreational Forest
This is the perfect introductory class for beginners. Topics include casting theory, mechanics and practice techniques. Our experienced instructors allow you to learn at your own pace as they teach the overhead cast, roll cast, and the art of false casting. All equipment and materials are provided. Bring a lunch. Ages 12 and up.
