• Jackson County Forest Landowner Workshop

    Southwestern Community College 60 Almond School Rd #9544, Bryson City, NC, United States

    If you own forestland and are unsure what to do next, this free workshop is for you! This workshop will cover: • How forest planning can bring tax savings • Growing non-timber forest products in your forest • How to control invasive plants • Cost-share funding that will make your forest stronger Free property maps...

    Free
  • Piedmont Landowner Workshop

    H.W. Culp Lumber Company 44012 Highway 52, New London, NC, United States

    The N.C. Tree Farm Program and the N.C. Forestry Association are co-sponsoring a landowner workshop and dinner in New London on Feb. 2. Topics include estate planning, timber taxation, carbon markets and conservation easements. The workshop is from noon until 5 p.m. Dinner is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register by Jan. 19.

    Free
  • Lighting the Fire: Planning and Executing a Prescribed Burn

    virtual via Zoom

    F.L.A.M.E. (Fire Learning and Mitigation Education) Week Join N.C. Forest Service staff and partners for a series of online webinars to explore and learn about wildfire and prescribed fire. Over a period of four days, staff and participants will discuss prescribed burning, using weather forecasts and modeling to anticipate wildfire activity, forest protection burning laws...

    Free
  • Forest Protection Burning Laws

    virtual via Zoom

    F.L.A.M.E. (Fire Learning and Mitigation Education) Week Join N.C. Forest Service staff and partners for a series of online webinars to explore and learn about wildfire and prescribed fire. Over a period of four days, staff and participants will discuss prescribed burning, using weather forecasts and modeling to anticipate wildfire activity, forest protection burning laws...

    Free
  • Turkey Hunting: Biology for Hunters, Regulations, Where to Hunt and Scouting

    virtual via Zoom

    The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer three free turkey hunting webinars - one each day February 7-9. Topics will include biology, species habits, habitats, scouting, essential equipment, setup, effective shot placement, decoy placement and hunting strategies. Each hour-long class will conclude with an interactive Q&A session. Turkey hunting is a great option for entry-level hunters,...

    Free
  • Fire Behavior Forecasting

    virtual via Zoom

    F.L.A.M.E. (Fire Learning and Mitigation Education) Week Join N.C. Forest Service staff and partners for a series of online webinars to explore and learn about wildfire and prescribed fire. Over a period of four days, staff and participants will discuss prescribed burning, using weather forecasts and modeling to anticipate wildfire activity, forest protection burning laws...

    Free
  • Turkey Hunting: Firearms, Ammo, Clothing and Miscellaneous Equipment

    virtual via Zoom

    The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer three free turkey hunting webinars  - one each day February 7-9. Topics will include biology, species habits, habitats, scouting, essential equipment, setup, effective shot placement, decoy placement and hunting strategies. Each hour-long class will conclude with an interactive Q&A session. Turkey hunting is a great option for entry-level hunters,...

    Free
  • Wildfire Risk in NC

    virtual via Zoom

    F.L.A.M.E. (Fire Learning and Mitigation Education) Week Join N.C. Forest Service staff and partners for a series of online webinars to explore and learn about wildfire and prescribed fire. Over a period of four days, staff and participants will discuss prescribed burning, using weather forecasts and modeling to anticipate wildfire activity, forest protection burning laws...

    Free
  • Turkey Hunting: Techniques and Strategies

    virtual via Zoom

    The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer three free turkey hunting webinars - one each day February 7-9. Topics will include biology, species habits, habitats, scouting, essential equipment, setup, effective shot placement, decoy placement and hunting strategies. Each hour-long class will conclude with an interactive Q&A session. Turkey hunting is a great option for entry-level hunters,...

    Free
  • Fire-focused Project Learning Tree Workshop for Educators

    virtual via Zoom

    F.L.A.M.E. (Fire Learning and Mitigation Education) Week On the fifth day, educators can register to participate in a Project Learning Tree workshop at Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest. Participants in this workshop will visit fire-maintained areas of the forest and observe a live prescribed burn, weather permitting. To attend any portion of the FLAME Week...

    Free