N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Introduction to Deer Hunting is designed to help newcomers get started in deer hunting, but experienced hunters and hunter mentors with mentees are encouraged to attend. Participants can expect an interactive discussion of whitetail habits and habitats including the need for scouting, essential equipment and techniques, safe use of treestands, how to spot white-tailed deer...

Topics covered will include equipment, knots, casting techniques, and aquatic entomology. Equipment and materials provided. Bring a lunch and non-slip shoes or waders. Ages 12 and up.

Learn about the similarities and differences between the grizzly bear and the black bear including their behaviors, food sources and appearance.

Bird migration is in full swing, and it’s time to go watch the spectacle. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them.

Do you like navigating through a forest with a compass and map--or have never done so but would like to try? Learn about pacing, compass reading, using a map to navigate to various points and more. Please wear hiking shoes, pants and long sleeves for this event. Pre-registration required.

Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of Chatham County Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro on Monday September 23, 2019 at 10:00 am. The garden features over 215 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, and 85% of them are native to North Carolina....

Visit members of Forsyth Audubon and park rangers as they count and document the number of migrating raptors. Use a pair of binoculars to see for yourself and learn about the history of migrating raptors! Opportunities are September 25-30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

Introduction to Deer Hunting is designed to help newcomers get started in deer hunting, but experienced hunters and hunter mentors with mentees are encouraged to attend. Participants can expect an interactive discussion of whitetail habits and habitats including the need for scouting, essential equipment and techniques, safe use of treestands, how to spot white-tailed deer...

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...