N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Party for the Pine
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
Join the celebration for the oldest known living longleaf pine, learn how prescribed fire keeps the longleaf forest healthy, and appreciate the natural beauty of the Sandhills of North Carolina.
The Longleaf Alliance will be there with Burner Bob®!
Explore an Old Growth Forest, speak with local educators and conservationists, eat food, listen to live music, and so much more! Click here for a complete schedule of events.

Longleaf for the Landowner
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-24 | White Oak Community Center, 834 Deppe Road, Maysville, NC, 28555, United States
Longleaf for the Landowner is designed especially for beginning landowners and those who are ready to take a more active role in the management and ownership of their land.

Discover how to seek financial assistance for land stewardship activities and apply for cost-share programs.
Gain a better understanding of heirs’ property issues and helpful resources.
Learn the economics, ecology, and management of longleaf pine through a combination of classroom and field instruction.
All landowners and natural resource professionals are encouraged to attend!

Topics to be covered:
– Working with a Forestry Professional
– Getting Started with Cost-Share
– Creating Your Family Forest Legacy
– Business Planning for Your Family Forest & Farm
– Keys to Establishing Longleaf Pine
– Understanding Heirs Property and Estate Planning
Multiple ways to attend:
Landowner waiver – This program has a fee waiver for landowners to attend. Thanks to the sponsors of the event, cost need not be a barrier for anyone interested in attending to learn.
Landowner registration – $50 for the course
Professional registration – $100 for the course; SAF credits pending
LODGING: Room block information coming soon.
REGISTRATION: Registration information coming soon.
Contact Karen for more information, 803-607-5466 or Karen@longleafalliance.org

Demystifying Herbicides for Invasive Plant Control
2026-04-22 11:30 - 13:00 | online
Have you felt confused about herbicides?
Do you get lost in the overwhelm of information available on the internet?
Are you having trouble getting started, or do you want help sorting through brand names or conflicting advice?
Do active ingredients and mixing ratios make your head spin?
Are you worried about how to protect pollinators, native plants, and other wildlife?
You are not alone. And this webinar is for you!
Join us for this FREE online webinar where we will simplify the complex world of herbicides to help you learn what you need to know to make decisions about invasive plant treatment and control on the land you steward. We’ll cut through the clutter to cover the who, what, when, where, how, and why, and provide simple, streamlined, and proven solutions for the invasive plants that you are managing. We’ll also include information on the equipment you’ll need, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), suppliers, and updated handy reference charts for your convenience.

Reading the Leaves: Common Hardwood Tree Diseases with Foliar Symptoms
2026-04-29 13:00 - 14:00
Hardwood tree species are widely distributed across the southeastern United States and provide significant economic and ecological benefits. Hardwood forests support wildlife habitat, contribute to food resources, nutrient cycling, offer recreational opportunities, and supply valuable timber. However, many hardwood species are susceptible to diseases that produce symptomatic leaves such as bacterial leaf scorch, anthracnose, and others that can reduce aesthetic value and overall tree health. Accurate identification of these diseases is essential for effective management. In this webinar, Dr. Ellen Crocker, associate professor at the University of Kentucky, will discuss the biology, symptoms, impacts, and management strategies for several common hardwood tree diseases with foliar symptoms.

Women's Chainsaw Workshop
2026-05-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Daniel Stowe Conservancy, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC, 28012, United States
This all-day workshop is designed to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment for women who have little to no experience using chainsaws and would like to get more hands-on instruction and practice. We will discuss personal protection equipment (PPE), chainsaw maintenance and training in basic chainsaw use and safety including:

how to get out of common binds
limbing
bucking
basic small-medium diameter felling

Space is limited. This workshop is geared toward women, however all are welcome.
Questions? Email christina@carolinalandandlakesrdc.org

N.C. Tree Farm Program Annual Meeting
2026-05-16 09:30 - 14:30 | Broadwell Brothers Tree Farm, 5543 Live Oak Methodist Church Road, White Oak, NC, United States
Join us for the N.C. Tree Farm Program’s 2026 Annual Meeting on May 16 at Bayfields in White Oak, N.C. The event will include a field tour focused on wetland and longleaf pine restoration, creation of bobwhite quail habitat, prescribed burning and Carolina Bays. The program will also include presentation of volunteer and Tree Farmer awards.
Bayfields is a 4,000-acre Tree Farm that supports sustainable timber management, recreational hunting, pine straw production and habitat enhancement for rare and non-rare plant and animal species. Located in Bladen County, Bayfields has ecologically significant longleaf pine and wetland habitats within a larger landscape of natural forest, pocosin and managed timber. The property contributes to a network of federal, state and private conservation lands in northern Bladen County with a 1,770-acre conservation easement donated to The Nature Conservancy in 2007.
The current family owners have refocused management efforts toward habitat conservation and restoration. They are restoring upland old field loblolly pine and slash pine plantations back to longleaf pine stands that more closely approximate the structure and composition of the natural longleaf pine stands that once occupied the sites.

Wildlife Conservation Assistance for Private Landowners
2026-05-20 11:00 - 15:30 | NC Wildlife Resources Commission New Bern Depot, 951 Perrytown Road, New Bern, NC, 28562, United States
Join the NC Wildlife Federation, Down East Prescribed Burn Association, and the Onslow Bight Conservation Collaboration for a BBQ chicken lunch and to learn about forest and wildlife conservation programs for private landowners. Conservation opportunities for landowners can be in the form of technical assistance and funding opportunities. We are bringing in multiple organizations in North Carolina to discuss what they can offer to private landowners interested in wildlife conservation on their properties. There is an optional field tour planned from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm to learn more about managing longleaf pine forests for wildlife. The field tour will occur off-site, so plan for a short commute from the depot.
You will receive the full event details and updates upon successfully submitting registration form.

Japanese Stiltgrass Webinar
2026-06-05 13:00 - 14:15 | online
Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) is widely regarded as one of the most problematic invasive plants in the Eastern United States, yet its unique ecological traits also make it a particularly intriguing species. This session explores the invasion history, biology, and ecology of Japanese stiltgrass, with an emphasis on how these characteristics influence its spread and persistence. By building a clearer understanding of how, where, and why this species thrives, participants will gain valuable insight into effective—and in some cases selective—approaches to management and decision-making.
Who is this for?

Conservation volunteer educators
Green industry professionals
Master Gardeners
Individuals interested in learning about invasive species

What will you learn?

The origin and invasion history of Japanese stiltgrass in the Eastern United States
Key biological and ecological traits that make stiltgrass so successful
The growth patterns and habitat preferences that influence its spread
Insights into when, where, and whether management is truly necessary

Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
