• 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...

    Free
  • 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...

  • Family Fishing Workshop

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

    Fishing is a great way to bring families together to create lifelong memories. Our workshop is designed to teach families with children 7 years old and older, the basic skills...

    Free
  • Trapper Workshop

    Marion Fish Hatchery 645 Fish Hatchery Road, Marion, NC, United States

    Students must complete the online North American Trapper Education Program course prior to coming to class. Student must bring certificate of completion from online course to complete in-person portion. Online...

  • Game and Outdoor Cooking Workshop

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

    Learn to prepare a tasty meal over a wood fire and charcoal briquettes. Learn how to cook game, fish and other traditional dishes in a camp setting or at home....

    Free
  • Longleaf Festival

    Harris Lake County Park 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC, United States

    Celebrate the longleaf pine ecosystem at the 9th Annual Longleaf Festival! Learn about the life of the longleaf pine, how it is managed with fire, its history and the wildlife...

  • Wildflower and Butterfly Hike

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

    Join a ranger for a one-hour guided nature hike through the woods and fields of Lake Norman State Park. During this off-trail romp, participants will look for and discuss the...

  • Wildflower Hike

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

    Come walk with a ranger along the Beech Tree Trail to see all things blooming. Learn the names of the flowers and something about their nature. Meet at the trailhead...

  • Red-cockaded Woodpeckers

    Weymouth Woods

    It’s not every day you get to see an endangered species, but that’s our goal for this program! We’ll learn about the unique nature of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and why...