Invasive Plants of Pilot Mountain
2023-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Pilot Mountain State Park, 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, 27043, United States
Learn about some of the invasive plants that we are trying to manage in the park and how they can cause damage to the native plants. Meet at the visitor center classroom for this program.

Canoe Hike
2023-03-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Carvers Creek State Park, 2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC, 28390, United States
We will be learning the basics of canoeing and then trying out our new skills by maneuvering through the Cypress swamp. This is a slow and calm canoeing experience and great for beginners or if you want to get a closer look at the Cypress trees.
YOU MUST SIGN-UP.
You can call the park office to sign-up. Limit is 10 visitors.
Please allow approximately 15 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the Rain Shelter.
Age limit is 8 years old and older.

How Do I Develop a Land Transition Plan?
2023-03-28 19:00 - 20:00
This is the third in a series of webinars offered by South Carolina Women Owning Woodlands.
Contact Janet Steele at 803-516-4209 or jmwatt@clemson.edu for more information.

Aquatic Weed ID & Management Workshop
2023-03-30 18:30 - 20:30 | virtual via Zoom
Do you have Pond weeds that seem to creep over your pond each summer? Alamance County will be hosting a workshop on March 30 at 6:30 p.m. to help identify what weeds you have growing in your pond, and what options that are available to treat them. Two hours of A, N, D, & X credits are available for anyone that has those categories on their pesticide license. We will have a Zoom Option as well as an in-person option available. Register via Eventbrite
Once you register a Zoom link will be provided and reminders will be sent to the email that you registered with. If you prefer to come to the office, please give a call, so that we can have the proper set up in the auditorium.
Please direct any questions that you may have to Dwayne Dabbs, 336-570-6740 or dcdabbs@ncsu.edu
Aquatic Weeds ID & Manangement Workshop Flyer

Flytrap Family Fun Day
2023-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428, United States
We are celebrating the famous Venus Flytrap! The event includes crafts, games, face painting, and fun! Don’t miss out we will also be celebrating the year of the Trail with two story times at 11:30am and 1:00pm. We will be set up at the picnic area, on the right side of the road before the marina. Our regularly scheduled Saturday Carnivorous Plant Hike will still take place at 10:00am.
For more information, call the park office at 910-458-8206.

Carnivorous Plant Hike
2023-04-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-08 10:00 - 2023-07-11 11:00 | Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428, United States
Join a park ranger at the Flytrap Trail for a hike along the trails. We will discuss the different types of carnivorous plants we have at the park, including the Venus flytrap.
Also, learn about different habitats that exist within Carolina Beach State Park and how each habitat affects the plants and animals that call the park home.
Meet at the Flytrap Trail parking area at the end of Nature Trail Lane.
This is an outside program. The trail is wheelchair accessible.

Invasive Plant Workshop: Identification & Control
2023-04-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-12 13:00 - 15:30 | virtual via Zoom
Blue Ridge PRISM’s Workshops are a blend of two virtual sessions and an optional in-person field session. Register for the virtual sessions or a field session or both! Virtual sessions are planned for Spring 2023. In-person workshops are planned for Summer 2023.
Topics covered in our workshops include:

Identifying invasive plants
Which invasive plants you can best control now
Which invasive plants should be controlled later
Best seasonal practices for each invasive plant
Using manual & mechanical control methods
Methods for for controlling invasive plants with herbicide
Choosing the right herbicide and equipment, and using them properly and safely
Planning a work schedule and best timings for multiple plants

NC Bradford Pear Bounty
2023-04-22 09:00 - 11:00 | NC Cooperative Extension Catawba County Center, 1175 S Brady Ave # 2, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Participants who remove their Bradford Pear Trees can receive a free, native replacement tree. One tree given for each tree removed, up to 5. Before and after pictures of the Bradford Pear trees you cut down must be shown to organizers at the pick-up to receive replacement trees. Note, this program is geared toward homeowners/landowners. Trees should never be removed from property without the owner’s permission.
Replacement trees will be in 3 gallon pots. There are 200 trees available. First come, first served. Some examples of native trees that have been distributed in the past include redbud, dogwood, serviceberry, black cherry and white oak. Those who RSVP will receive a list as the pick-up date draws near.
Registration coming soon.

Do I Need to Harvest My Timber?
2023-04-25 19:00 - 20:00
This is the fourth in a series of webinars offered by South Carolina Women Owning Woodlands.
Contact Janet Steele at 803-516-4209 or jmwatt@clemson.edu for more information.

New Pests, New Problems: Webinar
2023-04-26 13:00 - 14:00
Non-native insects are a major forest health threat across the U.S. These pests can easily be moved through infested materials and due to global trade and travel, they continue to spread across the southeast. Recently two new pests have been found in North Carolina – the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), discovered in June 2022, and the elm zigzag sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda), discovered in August 2022. Both species originate from parts of Asia and can now be found in several states across the U.S. Spotted lanternfly is a phloem feeder that causes damage to agricultural and ornamental plant species. Elm zigzag sawfly is a defoliator that targets elm species. What challenges will these invasive pests cause across the southeast? In this webinar, Dr. Kelly Oten will discuss these new pests and the problems they may cause.

Learn & Burn in Moore County
2023-05-04 17:00 - 20:00
Join the Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association and ForestHer NC for an opportunity to learn about burning in the Sandhills region of North Carolina. Participants will burn in a longleaf pine ecosystem to maintain the diversity of native warm season grasses and restore wildlife habitat. To get on the waitlist, email foresthernc@gmail.com.

Women's Chainsaw Workshop
2023-05-11 08:30 - 17:00 | N.C. Forest Service Mountain Training Faciliy, 6065 Linville Falls Highway, Newland, NC, 28657, United States
This workshop will look at practical uses for chainsaw skills through the lens of wildfire mitigation around the home. Participants will learn about adapting homes to mitigate wildfire risk and gain hands-on experience with bucking, limbing and home hazard assessments.

Applied Forest Finance Virtual Class
2023-05-16 10:00 - 17:00
This class details the step-by-step financial analysis required to answer key investment and forest management questions. Attendees will learn how to identify, value and rank timber and forestry investments. Ideal for forestry consultants and investment analysts, timberland owners and investors, and anyone else who needs to understand the identification, valuation, and ranking of timber-dependent and forest-related investments.

Reach Your Wildlife Goals for Your Property
2023-05-20 09:00 - 15:30
No matter your acreage or experience level, managing for wildlife can be challenging for most landowners. Join the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission for a day of exploring tools and techniques that will help you improve your property for the critters that call your land home.
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
LEARN MORE and REGISTER HERE

An Update on State and Federal Regulation of Drainage and Wetlands
2023-05-25 12:00 - 13:00
Do you have creeks, streams or ditches on your Tree Farm? If so, do you know the federal and state laws and regulations that impact what you can do in and around them? This webinar will provide an overview of recent federal regulations on land disturbances impacting waters of the United States as well as an overview of state regulatory requirements and common law claims regarding drainage. Examples will be based in North Carolina.

N.C. Tree Farm Program Annual Meeting
2023-06-10 09:30 - 14:30 | Montgomery Community College, 1011 Page Street, Troy, NC, 27371, United States
Join us on June 10 for the N.C. Tree Farm Program’s Annual Meeting. This year, Montgomery Community College’s Forest Management Technology Program inTroy will host our event. Established in 1986 to meet the need for natural resource professionals to manage the forests and wood supply in the local area, MCC’s forest management program offers a two-year associate’s degree as well as certification and licensing in geographic information systems, forest recreation, wildland fire fighting and pesticides. Students’ training includes managing the on-campus forest for soil and water conservation, forest health, wildlife and income to support the educational program.
The 2023 Annual Meeting will feature a presentation on the use of drones in forest management and a tour of the college’s 120-acre forest where they train the next generation of forestry professionals. After the tour, we’ll enjoy lunch and recognize Tree Farm anniversaries, the Inspector of the Year and the Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year.
LEARN MORE
REGISTER ONLINE

Timber Income and Expenses: Business or Investor Income Tax Reporting? What a Tax Professional Needs to Know
2023-06-21 08:30 - 12:00 | N.C. Cooperative Extension Wake County Center, 4001-E Carya Drive, Agriculture Building, Suite E, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
Combining lecture, example problems, discussion and questions, this half-day workshop is appropriate for all levels of experience. Discussion will address timber tax issues, including:

What is timber for income tax purposes?
Basis
Reporting of income: business versus investor
Expense deduction: business versus investor
Form T
Like-kind exchange
Conservation easements
Carbon credits
Property tax considerations

No advanced preparation is required and there are no prerequisites for this course.j
Registration fee: $150

Pollinators and Forests
2023-06-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 U.S. 64 Business, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join ForestHer NC for our 2023 Piedmont Region Gathering! As this year’s focus is All About Pollinators!, we will be visiting Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demo Garden and talking about pollinators and forests . Event will occur rain or shine.

Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Forestry in the U.S. South: Webinar
2023-07-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Forestry Webinars
How did COVID-19 pandemic affected the timber industry, forest-based employment and the overall forest management in the U.S. South? Results suggest that mandatory lockdown orders for all individuals led to a decrease in round wood prices and employment in the aggregate forest sector. Similarly, researchers found an increased engagement of forest landowners with management and planning and a greater appreciation of landownership.

Third Wednesday Bird Hike
2023-07-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428, United States
Please note that this event is now held on the third Wednesday of each month.
Join park staff to look for resident and visiting birds on a guided bird walk, from 8-10 a.m., at Carolina Beach State Park. No experience is necessary; all are welcome.
Plan to meet at the marina, and we will walk from there. The hike will be approximately 2 miles long over flat terrain and run for approximately 2 hours.
Bring your own binoculars, drinking water and insect repellent.

These Are Not Your Grandpa's Quail
2023-07-19 11:30 - 13:00 | virtual via Zoom
Blue Ridge Prism’s Summer Meeting, will welcome Marc Puckett, a certified wildlife biologist and the Small Game Project Leader for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. He will discuss the bobwhite quail and how to manage its habitat in multiple scenarios so that these birds can thrive.
The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions during the webinar. You can submit your questions for Marc beforehand (during registration), or ask them live. There will be a quick update on PRISM activities at the beginning of the meeting.
Blue Ridge PRISM’s Summer Meeting is a free, online event. Those who register will receive a copy of the recording.
Register HERE via Eventbrite.

All About Pollinators! Part 2
2023-07-27 13:00 - 14:30 | virtual via Zoom
Save the date! Registration coming soon.

Registration Opens for Certified Burner Class
2023-09-01
The N.C. Forest Service will offer a Certified Burner Training course on Oct. 23-25. Registration opens on Sept. 1. The class will likely fill up quickly, so be sure to register today!
Learn more about the class HERE.

Longleaf 101: North Carolina
2023-09-06 - 2023-09-08 | Aberdeen Lake Recreation Center, 301 Lake Park Crossing, Aberdeen, NC, 28315, United States
The Longleaf 101 Academy will provide expert instruction from The Longleaf Alliance and featured guest speakers in “all things longleaf”. The course will consist of both classroom and field learning to begin or enhance your longleaf education, no matter your experience level.
Longleaf 101 will guide participants through a wide range of topics:

cultural and natural history
fire and longleaf
site preparation
proper planting techniques
deriving income from longleaf products
converting to longleaf
restoring groundcover
managing for wildlife objectives
topics of local significance

Healthy Habitats for Healthy Wildlife
2023-09-07 12:00 - 13:00 | virtual via Zoom
Habitat biodiversity and connectivity are intricately tied to species populations and the ability to mitigate many wildlife diseases. From backyard songbirds with conjunctivitis to white-tailed deer with hemorrhagic disease, forests and their stewards can play an important role in the health of native wildlife.
Presenter Sarah Van de Berg is the wildlife health biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. She started her wildlife biology career chasing weasels around the woods for the State of Connecticut and joined the NCWRC wildlife health program in 2019. While she spends most of her time behind a desk supporting the agency’s disease research efforts, her favorite days are the ones that leave her boots muddy and her clothes smelling of bug spray.

Carnivorous Plant Hike
2023-09-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428, United States
Join a park ranger at the Flytrap Trail for a hike along the trails. We will discuss the different types of carnivorous plants we have at the park, including the Venus flytrap.
Also, learn about different habitats that exist within Carolina Beach State Park and how each habitat affects the plants and animals that call the park home.
Pre-registration not required. Meet at the Flytrap Trail parking area at the end of Nature Trail Lane.
This is an outside program. The trail is wheelchair accessible.

Wildflower Walk
2023-09-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
See what’s blooming along the trails this time of year on this 1.5-mile walk.
Pre-registration is not required. Meet at the visitor center.
