Webinar: Managing the Right Species on the Right Site: Part 1 - Site Selection
2024-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NC
This webinar will review the influence of site characteristics on species composition. Understanding which trees grow best in each area on the property is the first step in deciding how to harvest and regenerate a forest. This webinar will highlight examples from North Carolina from the coastal plain to the mountains, focused on commonly managed commercial species. The presenter will identify sites that work across the state for managing different species for forestry use.
Since North Carolina markets have changed and landowners’ interests and objectives change over time, a careful look into sites that work for particular timber species is needed. This webinar is for landowners interested in either doing site restoration or reforestation work and for professionals that work with forest systems. This webinar is Part 1 of a 2-part series. Part 2 of the series is October 17, 2024, at noon Eastern.

Continuing Education Credit:
Society of American Foresters – Certified Forester Education (SAF-CFE) – 1-hour Category 1 Credit [Applied For]
The Wildlife Society – Certified Wildlife Biologist®/Professional Development Certificate Program – 1 hour TWS Category 1 Credit [credits applied for]
Register HERE

NC Bradford Pear Bounty Tree Exchange Event: Onslow County
2024-10-12 09:00 - 11:00 | NC
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 there are many native species to choose from. Up to five pear trees can be removed for up to five free replacements. First come first serve for tree species selection.
This exchange is free and open to the public, pre-registration is required to ensure tree pick-up runs smoothly.
Learn more and register HERE.

Hemlock Wooly Adelgid Treatment Demonstration
2024-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 | N.C. Arboretum, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
The Hemlock Restoration Initiative is hosting a demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid. Hemlock trees in western North Carolina are an important and irreplaceable component of our forests. These trees have been suffering for over two decades from hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), an invasive insect that can kill the tree in as little as four years.
This hands-off demonstration will be useful for landowners, natural resource managers and tree care professionals. We will use the trees on-site to practice assessing hemlock health to determine the best treatment options, and staff will demonstrate the HWA chemical treatment methods used on national forest and state lands. These methods are available to all private landowners in North Carolina without obtaining a license or certification. We will also discuss applicator and environmental safety, special considerations and guidance for hiring a tree care professional.
The program is free to the North Carolina Arboretum members, but nonmembers will need to pay a $20 entrance fee. Registration is required.

Webinar: White-Nose Syndrome and Bats
2024-10-16 14:00 - 15:00 | NC
White-Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a devastating disease that affects hibernating bats, caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd). This fungus thrives in cold, dark, and damp environments, attacking the bare skin of bats during their hibernation. As it grows, it disrupts their hibernation patterns, causing them to burn through the fat reserves needed to survive the winter. The result is often fatal, with millions of bats in North America already lost to this disease. WNS is especially concerning because bats play a critical role in ecosystems, particularly in controlling insect populations. Additionally, people can unknowingly spread the Pd fungus when they move from one location to another without properly cleaning their gear. This makes it crucial to clean and disinfect shoes, clothing, and equipment between trips to help prevent the spread of WNS. In this webinar, we’ll explore the impact of White-Nose Syndrome and learn more about the efforts of the White-Nose Syndrome Response Team to combat this deadly disease.

Brake for Wildlife! Transportation Planning for Better Solutions
2024-10-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Chatham County Library, 197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, United States
Wildlife needs to move across the landscape to find habitats for breeding, foraging, and raising young. Roads are barriers to wildlife movement. Come to the October CCP meeting to learn what state organizations are doing to facilitate safe passage of wildlife under roads in Chatham County and planning efforts to identify high priority wildlife crossing needs in the county.

2024 Heirs Property, Succession Planning and Family Mediation
2024-10-17 09:00 - 16:30 | Western Carolina University, 104 Centennial Dr., Cullowhee, NC, 28723, United States
Western Carolina University, N.C. A&T and N.C. State Cooperative Extension are working together to educate the public about heirs property. Join us for a hands-on training session that will provide valuable materials and guidance to avoid involuntary property loss, and protect and preserve family land for generations to come.

Managing the Right Species on the Right Site: Part 2 - Species Selection
2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:00 | NC
To meet landowners’ interests and objectives, new strategies are needed to either naturally or artificially regenerate commercially valuable timber. Picking the right management strategy before a harvest can save you money and provide an optimal future income for you and your heirs. This webinar will highlight examples in North Carolina from the coastal plain to the mountains, focused on commonly managed commercial species. The presenter will summarize the primary ways that different timber types in North Carolina are regenerated following a harvest. This webinar is part 2 of a 2-part series.
Pre-registration is required.

Tour a Tree Farm
2024-10-19 11:00 - 16:00 | NC
The trails at Karen and Allen Plaster’s Tree Farm in Trenton will be open to the public on Oct. 19 as part of a fundraiser for the Pollocksville Filling Station, a non-profit organization that provides nutritional, educational and spiritual support to residents of Jones County. The Down East Prescribed Burn Association and others will be on site to talk about prescribed burning, wildflowers and pollinators.

Future Directions for Hurricane Disturbed Forests Corner Down Image
2024-10-21 12:00 - 13:30 | NC
Join Experts from silviculture, forest economics, forest management and operations, and geospatial disciples in a panel discussion on the potential opportunities and challenges for research and outreach related to hurricane disturbed forest. The panel will outline the needs and collaborations necessary for advancing current research and explore unknown and underappreciated issues related to the topic. The audience is also invited to ask questions to our panel and provide insight into the conversation.
This webinar is the second of two webinars. The first webinar, Current Research in Hurricane Disturbed Forests, shared results from recent research exploring dynamics of hurricane impacted forests. These include how stand and tree characteristics influence damage severity after a catastrophic hurricane disturbance, how those characteristics interact with silvicultural regimes, as well as new tools that aid decision-makers with damage assessment and salvage efforts.

2024 Forest Landowner Conference
2024-10-23 08:30 - 2024-10-24 15:30 | Rocky Mount Event Center, 285 NE Main Street, Rocky Mount, NC, United States
Theme: “The Role and Value of Private Consulting Foresters and Forest Industry Foresters”
The purpose of Roanoke Cooperative’s Sustainable Forestry & Land Retention Project Landowner Conference is to inform and educate landowners on strategies for estate planning and conflict resolution; on forest carbon programs; and on programs and technical assistance available through state forestry agencies, U.S. Department of Agriculture agencies, local timber industry and conservation organizations. This year’s conference will include a closer look at the role of private consulting foresters and forest industry foresters.

Timber Tax: Capturing Loss From Hurricane Helene and Other Landowner Issues and Considerations
2024-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 | NC
This webinar will provide an update of Hurricane Helene timber damage, strategies for capturing losses for tax purposes and an overview on various timber tax topics. Topics include timber basis, IRS distinctions between a business, investment or a hobby, what is a back cruise and when is it helpful in determining taxes, when to use form T and a host of other helpful topics for a landowner considering tax implications and best strategies relating to timber.

ForestHer NC: Piedmont Wildlife Workshop
2024-11-02 09:30 - 12:30 | Culp Lumber Company Conference Center, 44012 US-52, New London, NC, 28127, United States
Hear presentations about:

How to Improve Wildlife Habitat on Your Land
How to Engage With Citizen Science Projects
What Equipment is Used in Managing Forests for Wildlife

Meet other woodland owners from your area and learn what they’re doing for wildlife!

Twelve Trees: The Deep Roots of Our Future
2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
The world today is undergoing the most rapid environmental transformation in human history—from climate change to deforestation. Scientists, ethnobotanists, indigenous peoples, and collectives of all kinds are closely studying trees and their biology to understand how and why trees function individually and collectively in the ways they do. For his new book, Twelve Trees: The Deep Roots of Our Future, historian Daniel Lewis went on a global journey to learn about twelve iconic trees in their habitats. In this talk, Lewis will reveal what he learned of nature and survival through them, including two trees found in North Carolina—the longleaf pine and bald cypress—and will share insights into the ways in which humans and trees are interconnected. Daniel Lewis is the Dibner Senior Curator for the History of Science and Technology at the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in Southern California and a writer, college professor and environmental historian. His book “Twelve Trees: The Deep Roots of Our Future” was published by Simon and Schuster in March 2024.

Forest Farming: Crop Selection - Economics and Marketing (Webinar)
2024-11-14 18:30 - 20:00 | NC
Penn State experts will explore forest farming, valuable non-timber forest products, market trends and the latest research benefiting landowners, foragers and related professionals. The agroforestry practice of forest farming is the production of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in forests to produce edible and medicinal crops for personal use and/or income. In this session, you will learn about selecting NTFP crops and current markets.

Webinar: Stop the Spread: Essential Campaigns for Preventing Invasive Species
2024-11-20 15:30 - 17:00 | NC
Join us for an informative webinar featuring a panel of experts presenting key invasive species education campaigns. This webinar will cover four critical initiatives designed to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species across various ecosystems.

Don’t Let It Loose: Learn about responsible pet ownership and why it’s important to prevent the release of pets into the wild.
Don’t Move Firewood: Discover the importance of using local firewood to avoid spreading harmful forest pests.
Clean, Drain, Dry: Get practical tips on how to clean your watercraft, gear and equipment to stop aquatic invasive species from hitching a ride.
Squeal on Pigs: Understand the role of reporting and managing feral swine populations to protect natural habitats.

The webinar will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies for all taxa, helping you to play a part in safeguarding our natural spaces.

Webinar: An Overview of Bottomland Hardwood Forests
2024-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | NC
This presentation will define bottomland forests, discuss their function and silvicultural challenges, address which species to favor and outline some forest management practices that landowners can implement.

Winter Tree ID
2025-01-22 08:00 - 17:00 | NC
Winter is a great time to learn and strengthen your plant identification skills. Join Ranger Hill for a guided hike at White Pines Picnic Area to learn some easy tips/tricks for being a winter ID expert.

Winter Birding Hike
2025-01-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Hanging Rock State Park, 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC, 27016, United States
Join a park ranger on a hike to learn how to identify winter birds. You will learn how to identify birds visually and by their calls. We will hike 1.8 miles along the Wolf Rock Trail. Please wear proper hiking attire and bring water. There will be a limited number of binoculars to borrow so if you have your own please bring them with you. To sign up for the program please email Jonathan.buie@ncparks.gov.

Winter Bird Hike - Cypress Point
2025-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Merchant’s Millpond State Park, 176 Millpond Road, Gatesville, NC, 27938, United States
Join us at the boat ramp parking lot for a ranger guided bird hike down Cypress Point Trail, where we will see how many different species of birds we can observe.
This event is open to the public and will be suitable for all levels of birding knowledge. We will have some tips and tricks for beginners, but experts are certainly welcome as well. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars, but we have a limited amount available to borrow upon request.
Please dress for the weather!

Weekend Woodpecker Hike
2025-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
Join a ranger on a 1.5 mile hike to look for the wonderful woodpeckers of Weymouth Woods!
Meet at the visitor center.

Who Will Fill My Shoes: Succession Planning for Landowners and Business Webinar
2025-01-29 14:00 - 15:00 | virtual via Zoom
5-part webinar series on succession planning. Module 1 begins on January 22nd with recurring webinars each Wednesday following until February 19th. Topics include communication and conflict in succession, key players in succession, road mapping and goals in succession, and planning and coordination in succession.
Jan 22, 2025 – 01:00 PM Central Time – Module 1
Jan 29, 2025 – 01:00 PM Central Time – Module 3*
Feb 5, 2025 – 01:00 PM Central Time – Module 2 *
Feb 12, 2025 – 01:00 PM Central Time – Module 4
Feb 19, 2025 – 01:00 PM Central Time – Module 5
*Please note modules 2 & 3 presentation dates have been interchanged and will be presented on the dates indicated above.
Hosts include Purdue University, NC State University, North Central Regional Center for Rural Development, and Southern Rural Development Center.

Incredible, Edible Pine Tree
2025-01-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC, 27705, United States
Have you ever looked at a pine and wondered how much of it is edible? How long you could live off just a pine tree? Whether it would be healthy? Join a Ranger to learn these answers and try some for yourself!
Meet at the Fews Ford picnic shelter. Pine nuts and pine straw tea will be offered; please be mindful of these potential allergens.
Spaces are limited, so registration is required. To sign up, please call the Eno River office at (919) 383-1686 or click the Register button to email eno.river@ncparks.gov. Please include the number of guests in your party and a phone number where you can be reached if there are changes to the event.

Woodpeckers of Eno River State Park
2025-01-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC, 27705, United States
Join a Park Technician to learn more about the woodpeckers of North Carolina and Eno River State Park. We will begin with a short lesson covering the unique adaptations and behaviors that make these birds a keystone species in the ecosystems they occupy and a brief overview of the different species found in the park, followed by a one mile hike along Eno Trace trail to identify some of the woodpeckers that live here.
Meet at the Fews Ford Visitor Contact Station classroom at 6131 Cole Mill Road, third parking lot on the right past the entry gate. Wear hiking shoes and bring water, binoculars, and any bird identification books or apps.
Spaces are limited, and registration is required. To sign up, call (984) 250-1370 or click the Register button to email eno.river@ncparks.gov. Please include the number of guests in your party and a phone number where you can be reached if the event is changed or canceled.

Beginning Fly-tying Workshop
2025-02-01 09:00 - 17:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
This Fly-tying Course is designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of fly-tying tools, materials, patterns, and tying techniques. We teach the course in progression beginning with simple fly patterns and steadily advance toward more complex flies allowing the students to build on their skills. In this course, students will complete 6 fly patterns over the course of the program. All tools and materials are provided. In addition, participants will receive a Fly-tying Handbook that provides them with reference to the patterns tied in class.

This course is suitable for ages 14 years old and older. However, participants 14 -15 years old must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Fly-fishing Basics: Understanding and Selecting Fly-fishing Equipment - Virtual
2025-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | virtual via Teams
We get it, getting started fly-fishing can be daunting! There’s the lingo, flies, equipment…we’ll help you make sense of it all – and maybe even save you a few (or a lot of) dollars along the way.

Topics to be covered include:

Selecting a fly rod/reel;
Decoding fly line acronyms/line types;
Understanding the balanced system;
Maintaining your equipment;
How to select a fly and “match the hatch”; and,
Equipment must-haves for the water.

What you need to know:

This program will take place virtually over Microsoft Teams.
The meeting link will be sent via e-mail the day of the event.

Who Will Fill My Shoes: Succession Planning for Landowners and Business Webinar - Module 2
2025-02-05 14:00 - 15:00 | virtual via Zoom

Animal Tracks
2025-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Pilot Mountain State Park, 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, 27043, United States
Animal Tracks is an engaging program that introduces participants to wildlife through the study of animal footprints. Suitable for all ages, it includes a guided nature walk to observe and identify tracks, along with a workshop on differentiating species by their footprints. This program fosters a connection with nature, promoting environmental awareness and appreciation, and it is ideal for families and nature enthusiasts. Whether you are experienced or a beginner, it offers an adventure of discovery and learning.

Basic Fly-fishing Workshop
2025-02-08 09:00 - 15:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Ready to try your hand (literally) at fly-fishing? Or perhaps need a refresher at fly-casting? This course is perfect for those with zero experience, those looking to refine their skills and everyone in between by teaching tactile and visual cues that are easy to understand.

Our intensely trained and passionate volunteer instructors -they’re awesome- will guide you through the roll cast and basic cast using Joan Wulff’s method of fly-casting instruction that provides the beginning fly-angler with the foundations for more advanced casting.

What you need to know:

Participants must be at least 13 years of age to register, and participants 15 years and younger will need an on-site parent or guardian.
Don’t worry! All fly-rods and necessary equipment will be provided.
Wear: close-toed shoes, a hat with a visor and some sort of eye wear (glasses or polarized sunglasses are acceptable).

Supporting Birds Through the Seasons Using Native Plants
2025-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Dismal Swamp State Park
You are invited to join NCWF Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter and NCWRC Wildlife Biologist, Falyn Owens, for a presentation discussing the importance of incorporating native plants into your landscape to provide essential food sources for birds and offer much-needed shelter for nesting sites.
Native plants are the ideal bird feeders, providing seeds and berries, as well as supporting healthy insect populations. Baby birds require a consistent supply of insects to grow and thrive. By incorporating native plants into your yard, you offer the food sources needed to support birds of all ages throughout the year.
Following the presentation, enjoy a guided walk along the boardwalk trail at Dismal Swamp State Park to identify native plants and understand their role in supporting birds.
REGISTER HERE

Prescribed Fire Effects on Southern Pine Tree Growth and Forest Structure Webinar
2025-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | virtual via Zoom
ire is an integral component of southern forests. Especially in some pine systems that have developed adaptations to frequent fires and even depend on it to thrive. Fires can naturally occur but can also be intentionally set as a forest management tool. Prescribed fire is a planned and controlled application of fire to achieve specific goals. But what can prescribed fire be used for and how does it help southern pine systems? In this webinar, Dr. Doug Aubrey will discuss prescribed fire in southern pine forests including its benefits, impacts on forest health, and the effects of excluding fire from an ecosystem.
