N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Yancey and Mitchell County Landowners: Are you still wondering what to do with your damaged forest? Come learn from agencies, non-profits and businesses about what resources are available to landowners. Topics Include: • Wildfire Mitigation • Debris Removal and Forest Mulching • Forest Restoration • Non-native Invasive Species Control • Stream Restoration • Landslide Seeding...

Join a Ranger on a one and a half mile hike along Pump Station trail to look for some of the mushrooms that may be springing up around the park. We may find a common one, or something you have never seen before, but either way, this hike will make you more of a fungi!...

Learn about the biology and management of the invasive spotted lanternfly, debunk common myths and gain updates on how human-mediated transport is driving its spread. Experts will share the latest findings on cold tolerance thresholds and their role in assessing the risk of northward expansion.

Join a Park Technician on a guided hike around the Piper Cox House and Buckquarter Creek trail during spring bird migration to look for migratory birds and year-round residents of Eno River. Meet at the Piper-Cox House parking lot, second right past the entry gate. Wear hiking shoes and dress for the weather. Spaces are...

The N.C. Tree Farm Program will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 24 at First Fruits Farm in Louisburg. Register by mail or online by April 14. The Annual Meeting includes a field tour focused on agritourism, pond management, bird and wildlife habitat, and sustained yield forest management. The awards ceremony will recognize our...

FIND Outdoors is excited to host a chainsaw safety course, presented by STIHL. Attendees will learn: The operator’s PPE (What to wear, what not to wear, OSHA requirements and further recommendations) Chainsaw features and functions. (Safety features, how to use, when to use, etc) Basic Operation (How to start, how to hold, how to make...

Join a ranger on a hike on Raymond Fisher Pond Trail to find and identify spring ephemeral wildflowers of Gorges State Park. Be prepared for a 1.6 mile hike and dress for the weather.  Meet at Rainbow Falls Trailhead. 

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...

This webinar offered by the N.C. Tree Farm Program will address wildfire risk in the wake of Hurricane Helene and how to protect your home from wildfire. In addition, the presenters will discuss how to reduce wildfire risk, including land management options such as prescribed burning.

Discover the art and science of forest farming in this engaging session, where you will explore the cultivation of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) for food, medicine, and art. This session will highlight the pawpaw—North America's largest native fruit—covering its growth, care, and potential uses. Whether you are interested in harvesting for personal enjoyment or generating...