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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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 paddling experience and great for beginners or for those who want to get a closer look at the cypress trees. Registration is required; click the Register button or...
