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SUMMARY:Wild Mushroom Certification
DESCRIPTION:Wild Mushroom Safety & Identification Certification students who successfully complete this two-day class will be eligible for a 5-year permit enabling them to forage and sell wild mushrooms. The mushroom foraging permit meets the criteria required by the health department in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Georgia\, Virginia\, New York\, and New Jersey. Stesha Warren of Eliana’s Garden\, LLC has over 20 years foraging experience and is the instructor for this class\, teaching the renowned course developed by Mushroom Mountain\, LLC\, a mushroom cultivation and research facility located in Easley\, SC. \nThis two day class is held at Rockingham Community College in Wentworth\, NC. Bishopric Building Room 108. We will spend a great deal of time taking a in depth look into each species approved by NC Dept of Health. As time allows we will also spend time in the beautiful forests and trails located on RCC campus identifying wild mushrooms. \nStudents should come prepared to take notes. Please also come prepared to be in the forest with attire appropriate for the weather\, bug spray\, identification key book\, harvest knife\, and basket or paper bag. \n  \n**This class qualifies for criteria III and criteria IV credit for the NC Environmental Education Certification program. Bring the EE form if you are seeking this credit** \nStudents will receive a study guide and slides 2 weeks ahead of the class. \n  \nRegister by phone:  Call 336-342-4261 ext. 2011 to register by phone and pay with credit or debit. \nRegister online: \n(1)   Go to this web address: \nhttps://cgrocwa.rockinghamcc.edu/WebAdvisor/WebAdvisor?TOKENIDX=7064214566&type=M&constituency=WBCE&pid=CORE-WBCE \n(2)   Click “Register and Pay for Continuing Education Classes” \n(3)   For “key word” type in the word “mushroom” \n(4)   Both Fall and Spring classes will come up. \n(5)   Check the “select” box next to the class you wish to register for\, then click the “submit” button.  Do NOT click on the class name in blue underlined font to register.  If you click on the blue class name\, it will take you to the course description but does not allow you to register. \n(6)  A registration confirmation should come up on the screen.  If not\, the student should call us at 336-342-4261 ext. 2107 to confirm they are registered. \nPlease refer any questions to Trevor Flanery at flaneryt4977@rockinghamcc.edu.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/wild-mushroom-certification/
LOCATION:Rockingham Community College\, 215 Wrenn Memorial Rd.\, Wentworth\, NC\, 27375\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T184811Z
UID:8883-1571479200-1571486400@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Fall Tree Identification Hike
DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty of fall foliage on a short ranger led hike at Holmes ESF in Hendersonville\, NC. We will identify 10 trees\, and discuss the basics of photosynthesis\, biochemistry and the process of leaf change. Wear comfortable hiking shoes\, and clothing appropriate for the weather. We will hike less than 1.5 miles. Meet at brown information kiosk in main parking lot of HESF. Call 828-692-0100 or email holmesesf.ncfs@ncagr.gov to make FREE reservation\, space limited.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/fall-tree-identification-hike/
LOCATION:Holmes Educational State Forest\, 1299 Crab Creek Road\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20191029T151137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T151211Z
UID:9345-1572688800-1572688800@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Smoke on the Water
DESCRIPTION:Join Lake Norman State Park staff to celebrate prescribed burning at our Prescribed Fire Education Day. There will be a live prescribed burn\, burn crew briefing\, and wildland firefighting equipment demonstrations. Learn about prescribed burning\, wildfire safety\, and improving natural habitats. Lunch will be provided. You must register for this program at https://lakenormanrxfire.eventbrite.com or call Christina Newhouse at\n 828-361-2266.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/smoke-on-the-water/
LOCATION:Lake Norman State Park\, at 759 State Park Road\, Troutman\, NC\, 28166\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20190629T014453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190629T015830Z
UID:8694-1572688800-1572710400@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Fire on the Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Learn how we use fire to help our forests be healthy\, how fire can be used to make the park more safe\, and how fire can actually help make habitat better for wildlife. Debunk some common misperceptions about fire! Our partners the North Carolina Forest Service\, Danbury Volunteer Fire Department\, Wildlife Resources Commission\, Stokes County Fire Marshal\, and lots of other land managers will be here to share what they do and how they use fire as a tool. Learn about how you can use fire to improve your own property.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/fire-on-the-mountain/
LOCATION:Hanging Rock State Park\, 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road\, Danbury\, NC\, 27016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20190906T213610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T213715Z
UID:8827-1572703200-1572703200@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Fall Hike
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy Pettigrew State Park’s fall foliage and discover all that nature has to offer! Join park staff for a hike to Bee Tree Overlook.  Be prepared for a 3 mile hike. For more information call 252-797-4475.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/fall-hike/
LOCATION:Pettigrew State Park\, 2252 Lake Shore Road\, Creswell\, NC\, 27928\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20191029T163708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T163708Z
UID:9363-1572793200-1572793200@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Beaver Habitat Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a ranger on this 2-mile hike to find out what North America’s largest rodents are up to at Weymouth Woods. The active beaver dam isn’t right along the trail\, so be prepared to hike off the beaten path. \nEvent starts at the Visitor Center. \nCall the park office at 910-692-2167 for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/beaver-habitat-hike/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve\, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T153000
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CREATED:20190906T193303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T193303Z
UID:8805-1573032600-1573054200@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Project Learning Tree: K-8 Educators
DESCRIPTION: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 Guide which includes 96 activities correlated to the N.C. Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. \nRegister by October 30.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/project-learning-tree-k-8-educators-2/
LOCATION:Guilford College\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20191029T154306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T172737Z
UID:9356-1573119000-1573137000@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Good Fire in the Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Blue Ridge RC&D along with partners are hosting a free Good Fire in the Mountains Prescribed Fire Education Day and Demonstration at Stone Mountain State Park. \nAttendees will visit interactive stations (including fire behavior\, Firewise USA\, firefighting equipment & safety\, smoke concern) and see a prescribed fire demonstration. \nLunch is provided. \nProgram is free\, but space is limited. RSVP is required.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/good-fire-in-the-mountains/
LOCATION:Stone Mountain State Park\, 3042 Frank Parkway\, Roaring River\, NC\, 28668\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20191023T174155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T174217Z
UID:9276-1573583400-1573588800@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Coyote Management
DESCRIPTION:The NC Wildlife Resources Commission\, along with NC Cooperative Extension and USDA Wildlife Services\, invites the public to attend our free coyote conflict management workshops offered across the state. Join us and hear from biologists about: \n\nCoyote biology and behavior\nPractical\, non-lethal methods to prevent/reduce coyote conflicts\nLaws and regulations regarding hunting and trapping coyotes\n\nEach workshop will also feature a demonstration of basic trapping techniques to address problem coyotes and a Q&A session with agency biologists. These workshops are free\, but space is limited. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Falyn Owens at falyn.owens@ncwildlife.org or 919-707-0068.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/coyote-management/
LOCATION:Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department\, 4150 Wilkinson Blvd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20191029T173533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T185924Z
UID:9379-1573898400-1573912800@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Cooking
DESCRIPTION:Learn to prepare a tasty meal over an open wood fire or charcoal briquettes. Discover other novelty methods of cooking as well. Help prepare and eat the food created in this class. Bring a lawn chair. Ages 12 and up. \nRegister at 828-877-4423.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/outdoor-cooking-2/
LOCATION:John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center\, 7489 Raeford Road\, Fayetteville\, NC\, 28304\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20190911T202350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T202350Z
UID:8894-1573923600-1573930800@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Grab your flashlight and join Ranger Jane Dauster for a cool fall evening at DuPont in search of owls.   Program will meet at the Guion Farm Parking Area in DuPont State Recreational Forest (3045 Sky Valley Road\, Hendersonville\, NC  28739) where we will enjoy a brief slide show on our local owl species.  We will then be staged at the Guion Farm Shelter and try our luck at calling in an owl or two using a recording\, in hopes of getting a reply.  Suitable for family audiences but young participants must be able to sit quietly and listen for owls!  Bring a flashlight and adequate clothing layers for cooler weather.  Event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.   \nSign-up is required by calling Holmes Educational State Forest at 828-692-0100 or email holmesesf.ncfs@ncagr.gov.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/owl-prowl/
LOCATION:Dupont State Recreational Forest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20191029T164203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T164203Z
UID:9365-1574002800-1574002800@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Boyd Tract Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 1-mile hike of the Boyd Round Timber Tract as we discuss the history of Weymouth Woods and the preservation of one of the last remaining old growth stands of Longleaf Pine\, with a visit to the world’s oldest known living Longleaf Pine tree! \nPARK AND MEET AT WEYMOUTH CENTER: 555 E. CONNECTICUT AVE.\, SOUTHERN PINES \nCall the park office at 910-692-2167 for more information or to register.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/boyd-tract-hike/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve\, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20191029T172543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T172718Z
UID:9371-1574157600-1574175600@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:On the Water: North Mills River
DESCRIPTION:Practice your fly fishing skills on the North Fork Mills River. Learn about Delayed Harvest regulations\, wading\, reading the water\, fly selection\, presentation\, casting\, knots and stream entomology. Equipment and materials provided. Ages 12 & up. \nRegister online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call 828-877-4423.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/on-the-water-north-mills-river/
LOCATION:John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center\, 7489 Raeford Road\, Fayetteville\, NC\, 28304\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20191029T152056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T152342Z
UID:9352-1574503200-1574503200@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Foray
DESCRIPTION:Ever been curious about fungi? Want to learn about native mushrooms? Join former NC State Park Naturalist Jack Green for the Mushroom Foray. Meet at Lake Norman State Parks Community Building (204 Group Camp Lane\, Statesville) at 10:00am. From there you will disperse into the woods looking for mushrooms. Lunch will be at 12 in the Community Building or take it with you into the field. Participants will gather back at the Community Building at 3:00 pm to identify the mushrooms they have collected. \nFor more information or to register\, please call 704-528-6350.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/mushroom-foray/
LOCATION:Lake Norman State Park\, at 759 State Park Road\, Troutman\, NC\, 28166\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20191029T164440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T164440Z
UID:9368-1574607600-1574607600@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:The Scoop on Squirrels
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there are three different types of squirrels that live in the sandhills? Join a ranger to learn about these rad rodents during this presentation and short hike. \nCall the park office 910-692-2167 for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/the-scoop-on-squirrels/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve\, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191229T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191229T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20191219T155002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T155002Z
UID:9671-1577610000-1577631600@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Forests of the World: A Project Learning Tree High School Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 working with students in grades 6-12. Please bring a bag lunch. All workshop participants will receive the Places We Live and the Forests of the World PLT secondary modules. CEU renewal credits will be offered. This workshop qualifies for Criteria I or continuing education in the NC EE Certification Program. \nRegister at go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_durant
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/forests-of-the-world-a-project-learning-tree-high-school-workshop/
LOCATION:Durant Nature Preserve\, Durant Nature Preserve\, 8305 Camp Durant Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20191219T142510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T142510Z
UID:9641-1577869200-1577869200@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:First Day Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 living longleaf pine in the world and the former state champion longleaf.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/first-day-hike/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve\, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20191219T151022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T151022Z
UID:9655-1577872800-1577872800@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:First Day Hike: Pilot Mountain State Park
DESCRIPTION: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\, and local flora and fauna.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/first-day-hike-pilot-mountain-state-park/
LOCATION:Pilot Mountain State Park\, 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road\, Pinnacle\, NC\, 27043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195023
CREATED:20191219T143404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T143404Z
UID:9643-1577883600-1577887200@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:First Day Hike
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/first-day-hike-2/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve\, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195024
CREATED:20191219T144917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T144917Z
UID:9645-1577883600-1577898000@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:First Day Hike: Paint Hill Tract
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/first-day-hike-paint-hill-tract-2/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve\, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200105T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200105T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195024
CREATED:20191219T185809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T185809Z
UID:9704-1578182400-1578182400@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Hunter Education Course
DESCRIPTION: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 and responsibility\, conservation and wildlife management\, wildlife identification\, survival and first aid\, specialty hunting and tree stand safety. \nThere are no minimum age requirements\, however\, classes are taught at a sixth grade level and tests must be completed without assistance. Courses are a minimum of 6 hours\, taught by wildlife officers\, hunter education specialists and certified volunteer instructors\, and certification is accepted in every state and province in North America. \nDue to hunter education\, hunting accidents have decreased by over 50% during the last twenty years making hunting one of the safest recreational activities. \nHunter Education Courses are offered at different locations throughout the month. You can see all the course offerings HERE.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/hunter-education-course-9/
LOCATION:Maysville Volunteer Fire Department\, 404 Main Street\, Maysville\, NC\, 28555\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200105T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195024
CREATED:20191219T145923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T145923Z
UID:9651-1578236400-1578236400@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Amazing Adaptations
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/amazing-adaptations/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve\, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195024
CREATED:20191219T153049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T153049Z
UID:9660-1578648600-1578672000@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Places We Live: A Project Learning Tree High School Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 be presented. This workshop is ideal for educators working with students in grades 6-12. All workshop participants will receive the Places We Live secondary module. These materials meet standards for 6-8th grade social studies\, 8th grade science\, Biology\, Earth/Environmental Science\, Civics & Economics\, and 21st Century Geography. CEU renewal credits will be offered. This workshop qualifies for Criteria I or continuing education in the NC EE Certification Program. \nRegister by January 6 at melanie.buckingham@greensboro-nc.gov or 336-373-2923.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/places-we-live-a-project-learning-tree-high-school-workshop/
LOCATION:Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch\, \, 1420 Price Park Dr.\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195024
CREATED:20191219T145704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T145704Z
UID:9649-1578841200-1578841200@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Birding
DESCRIPTION: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 discourage certain birds from visiting.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/backyard-birding/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve\, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195024
CREATED:20191219T153532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T153532Z
UID:9663-1578904200-1578929400@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Education for the K-8 Classroom: Project Learning Tree
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \nRegister at http://go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_bac
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/environmental-education-for-the-k-8-classroom-project-learning-tree-2/
LOCATION:Belmont Abbey College\, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road\, Belmont\, NC\, 28012\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195024
CREATED:20191219T145350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T145350Z
UID:9647-1579446000-1579446000@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Fire in the Toolbox
DESCRIPTION:Join a ranger to learn how land managers use fire as a tool to benefit plant and animal communities. See some of the tools used and the planning that takes place to safely prepare for using fire on the landscape. The program will conclude with a short walk to see the effects of recent fire.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/fire-in-the-toolbox-3/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve\, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195024
CREATED:20191219T165135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T165135Z
UID:9693-1579599000-1579608000@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Tree Identification in Winter
DESCRIPTION:This is a hands-on workshop on winter botany for landowners\, landscapers\, farmers\, park managers\, naturalists and anyone else who is curious about trees. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/tree-identification-in-winter/
LOCATION:Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center\, 1192 U.S. 64 Business\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195024
CREATED:20191219T165620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T165620Z
UID:9696-1579716000-1579725000@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Tree Identification in Winter
DESCRIPTION:This is a hands-on workshop on winter botany for landowners\, landscapers\, farmers\, park managers\, naturalists and anyone else who is curious about trees. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/tree-identification-in-winter-2/
LOCATION:Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center\, 1192 U.S. 64 Business\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195024
CREATED:20191219T154101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T154514Z
UID:9665-1579944600-1579968000@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree
DESCRIPTION: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 Guide which includes 96 activities correlated to the NC Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for Criteria I or II in the EE Certification Program (K-8). \nRegister a go.ncsu.edu/tncplt_sanlee
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/environmental-education-for-k-8-educators-project-learning-tree/
LOCATION:San-Lee Park\, 572 Pumping Station Road\, Sanford\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195024
CREATED:20191219T190134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T190216Z
UID:9707-1580547600-1580572800@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Hunter Education Course
DESCRIPTION: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 and responsibility\, conservation and wildlife management\, wildlife identification\, survival and first aid\, specialty hunting and tree stand safety. \nThere are no minimum age requirements\, however\, classes are taught at a sixth grade level and tests must be completed without assistance. Courses are a minimum of 6 hours\, taught by wildlife officers\, hunter education specialists and certified volunteer instructors\, and certification is accepted in every state and province in North America. \nDue to hunter education\, hunting accidents have decreased by over 50% during the last twenty years making hunting one of the safest recreational activities. \nHunter Education Courses are offered at different locations throughout the month. You can see all the course offerings HERE
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/hunter-education-course-10/
LOCATION:China Grove Fire Department\, 333 North Main St.\, China Grove\, NC\, 28023\, United States
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