• Amazing Amphibians

    Goose Creek State Park 2190 Camp Leach Road, Washington, NC, United States

    Meet at the visitor center and come prepared for a short hike. Discover the amphibians that live in our back yard and find out how these amazing animals survive the...

    Free
  • Mama Bald Eagle Has Laid Her Eggs. What happens next?

    Jordan Lake State Recreation Area 280 State Park Road, Apex, NC, United States

    Explore bald eagle nest life and learn about proper Eagle Observation Etiquette so you can spot one of Jordan Lake’s many bald eagles without disturbing it.  Join Ranger McMurray and...

    Free
  • Winter Woods Walk

    Grandfather Mountain State Park 9872 Hwy 105 S (Suite #6), Banner Elk, NC, United States

    Grandfather Mountain’s forests are fascinating and ever changing based on the season. Join a Park Ranger for a guided winter walk in the woods. We will hike along the lower...

    Free
  • Basic Orienteering

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

    Join a ranger to learn the basics of finding your way with a compass. Courses will be off-trail. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are recommended. Meet at the Visitor Center.

    Free
  • Morning Bird Walk

    Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area 625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC, United States

    Bring your binoculars and join the Naturalist on a 2 mile leisurely walk to see what birds we can find at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area. All birding levels are...

    Free
  • Woodland Stewards Webinar Series

    Join other woodland landowners throughout the region to learn about how you can take better care of your woodlands. This is a regional Extension course being offered in four sessions...

  • The Fire Triangle

    Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area 625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC, United States

    Much like you, fire requires elements to survive and grow! Join a Ranger to learn what these things are. We will talk about the fire triangle and take a small...

    Free
  • National Wildlife Day Hike

    Carvers Creek State Park 2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC, United States

    Join us for a 3-mile wildlife walk to see and hear our local inhabitants. We will show you where our federally endangered Red-cockaded woodpeckers are located and let you know...

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

    Union County Agriculture BuildingMonroe, NC Monroe, NC, 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...

    $20
  • Winter Edibles

    Elk Knob State Park 5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC, United States

    Come learn about some of the edible plants you can find in the mountains in winter. Meet at the park office.

    Free