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...
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...
Wildlife Biologist and Regenerative Farmer Lindsay Dyal joins NCWF Union County Wildlife Chapter to discuss behavioral state resource selection of wild pigs in the US Southeast. Linsday will discuss the home ranges and interactions between wild pigs and their environment including foraging, resting, and traveling. Invasive wild pigs are generalists and have the potential to...
Join us at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park for a beginner bird hike! During this hike we will discuss common birds in the area and beginner birding tips as we look for birds along the trail. Binoculars will NOT be provided on this hike, so please bring your own. This program will include a...
Fly on over to the park Visitor Center to take part in the 2025 NC Bird Count! This community citizen science opportunity is open to all ages and birding skill levels. We will collect park bird data for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather!
You are invited to join NCWF Concord Wildlife Alliance Chapter and Central Carolinas Master Naturalist Tori Strunk for a crash course in native winter tree identification. Tree enthusiasts of all ability levels are welcome to attend this slow-paced winter tree walk. Trees and other native plants are the foundation of the terrestrial food web. Trees...
Join a Park Ranger on a hike along the Riverbluff’s Trail to identify and count birds. All bird sightings will become part of a national database used by scientists to track changes in bird populations over time. The hike is 1.2 miles in length and will take around 2 hours to complete. To sign up...
Weather permitting, we will be meeting at the end of the road at Bean Shoals at the picnic shelter. Learn about our nation's national bird, the Bald Eagle, their home in the park, and what makes them so special! Please sign up by emailing pilot.mountain@ncparks.gov
Who gives a hoot? You will learn about some of our owl species, their habitats, and tips of what you can do to help these night watchers. Optional: Bring your own flashlights to use on the trail. Trail: < 1/2-mile, easy Meet on the back deck at the Visitor Center. PROGRAM IS WEATHER DEPENDENT. Contact...
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...
