This program will go over everything Black Bears discussing the type native to North Carolina, habitat, and most importantly the signs of black bears. Meet in the auditorium for a 30-minute indoor session followed by a 45-minute outdoor potion where guests look for the different signs. Target audience - adults and children 8 yrs &...
Webinar #3 Hunting Techniques and Strategies WEBINAR MUST READ! 1. Webinar login link will be emailed to all registrants following the close of registration. 2. Do not share your webinar link with anyone as capacity is limited. 3. Post-webinar Q&A sessions will be limited to topic only. 4. Webinar recordings will be distributed to all registrants...
Learn TO Hunt (LTH) Turkey Hunting 101 Workshop Saturday, March 1 (8 A.M. – 5 P.M.) Waynesville NC. NOTE: Attendee requirements noted below MUST be completed prior to attendance and additional workshop details (including actual address) will be distributed to all qualifying registrants 3 or more days prior to the event. NOTE: While all are welcome to attend, this...
Join park staff on a guided hike through the captivating ecosystems where carnivorous plants, including Venus flytraps, thrive in their natural environment. As you explore the terrain, we will share insights into the unique adaptations that allow these plants to trap and digest insects. You'll have the chance to observe the flytraps, along with other...
Carrie Blair uses slides, books and samples of leaves & twigs to illustrate how you can determine the genus, and often the species as well, of all of our locally growing native trees, with some ornamental and introduced trees. After watching her power point program, a walk outside will guide participants to identify common trees...
This program encourages homeowners to remove their landscape Bradford pear or other planted cultivars of Pyrus calleryana (e.g., Chanticleer, Cleveland Select, Aristocrat) and replace them with free, native trees. Homeowners who want to participate in this event must pre-register and bring proof of tree removal to the event. Replacement trees are in 3-gallon containers and...
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. Explore an Old Growth Forest, speak with local educators and conservationists, eat food, listen to live music, and so much more! Birthday Cake Guided Hikes...
Forest landowners suffered a tremendous loss of investment when Hurricane Helene leveled 822,000 acres of forestland. Many have been scrambling to determine what options are available to restore their forests to something desirable and manageable. In this workshop, N.C. State Extension Forestry will present information on the following topics to help landowners more successfully recover:...
Batrachology or bust! It’s not easy being green, but frogs sure love it! In this program you will learn about some of the frogs we get to see and hear around the park, their life cycles, and some of their natural features that make them so unique. We will experiment with different objects to recreate...
Learn all about the nocturnal animals in Gorges State Park! We will be exploring the trail after dark with flashlights to look for animal eye-shine and to listen for sounds in the night. Stay at the Park Visitor Center after the hike for a small campfire and smores. We will be meeting at the Outdoor...
