• Leave It to the Beavers

    Lake Norman State Park at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, United States

    Join a Ranger to learn about North America’s biggest rodent, the beaver. Learn about beavers then paddle into Park Lake to find evidence of these tree-gnawing neighbors. Registration is required due...

  • Wildflower Walk

    Elk Knob State Park 5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC, United States

    Walk with a ranger along the Beech Tree Trail to see the wildflowers and learn a bit about their nature. Meet at the trailhead parking lot.

  • Dangerous Plants and Animals

    Falls Lake State Recreation Area 13304 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC, United States

    Learn about the plants and animals to be cautious around at Falls Lake. Snakes, bugs and poison ivy are all part of the natural world, so make sure to be...

  • Bald Eagles: Jordan Lake

    Jordan Lake State Recreation Area 280 State Park Road, Apex, NC, United States

    Bald Eagles learn to fly in the spring as other bird parents return to Jordan Lake to raise their own families. Learn about this large raptor  returning migrants that make...

  • Mammals of Mt. Mitchell

    Mount Mitchell State Park 2388 State Highway 128, Burnsville, NC, United States

    Join a ranger to learn about the diversity of life found here at Mount Michell State Park, what they eat and where you might be able to see these mysterious...

  • Wildflower Hike

    Elk Knob State Park 5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC, United States

    Join a ranger on a hike around the Beech Tree Trail to see some of the spring ephemerals in bloom. Meet at the trailhead parking lot.

  • Wildflower Walk: Grandfather Mountain

    Grandfather Mountain State Park 9872 Hwy 105 S (Suite #6), Banner Elk, NC, United States

    Grandfather Mountain produces an amazing variety of wildflowers, which change from week to week, so join us throughout the season to experience the changes!  This hike is moderate and the...

  • Adapting Wildfire Management to 21st Century Conditions

    This Critical Issues webinar explores recent trends in wildfires and changes in contributing factors and drivers of these hazards. The webinar will feature case studies of wildfire policy and management...

  • Soft Plastics Lure Making Class

    John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, United States

    Fishing with soft plastics can be highly effective technique for landing lunkers on any fishing outing and there are 1000s of varieties and colors of plastic lures on the market...

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  • Edible Plants of Umstead

    William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Learn about common wild edibles found in Umstead State Park. This program will include a short walk through the woods and down by the lake. Reservations required. Contact the Visitor Center...