Henslow’s Sparrow and Voice of America
2021-06-08 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | virtual via Zoom
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s recently acquired Voice of America Game Lands, a 2,800+-acre tract in Beaufort County that harbors the largest breeding populations of Henslow’s sparrow in the Southeast. John Carpenter, Wildlife Diversity Biologist with NCWRC, will discuss the Commission’s efforts to protect and maintain breeding habitat for this uncommon and famously inconspicuous grassland-dependent sparrow and other species.

Feathering the Nest: Birds and Their Crazy Cribs
2021-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
Ornithologist and Extension Master Gardener Dr. Lynn Moseley will show an astounding array of nest building practices developed over millennia by birds. Find out what you can do to encourage (or discourage) our feathered friends’ house building strategies in your yard.

Fire Breaks: Fire Suppression, the “Light-Burning” Controversy, and the Return of Indigenous Flames
2021-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 | virtual via Zoom
Fire Breaks probes the varied forces advocating the suppression of fire in the United States, with a focus on California’s 250-year-long experience with this controversial effort to snuff out blazes, both wild and managed.

ForestHer NC: Certification & Cost Share Programs
2021-06-10 13:00 - 14:30 | virtual via Zoom
Sustainable forest management results in renewable resources such as clean water, wildlife habitat, abundant forest products, and outdoor recreation. Forest certification is one tool that is being used to help everyone, from forest landowners to the public, ensure these resources are available for generations to come. Learn how you can certify your woodlands and what cost-share programs are available to support your stewardship efforts.
Follow ForestHer NC on FaceBook for updates on registration.

The ForestHer NC workshop series will teach you how to enjoy and protect your woodlands. Monthly webinars are held on the second Thursday from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EST, with an optional half hour afterward for discussion.
Check out the flier and the ForestHerNC Facebook page to learn more!

Jackson Park Bird Walk
2021-06-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-07-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Jackson Park, 708 Glover Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Offered monthly by Blue Ridge Audubon.

Be Prepared Outdoors
2021-06-12 09:00 - 2021-06-13 15:00 | South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612, United States
This workshop helps you better prepare to be outdoors and not become the subject of a search and rescue. Topics include: basics of clothing and equipment selection (10 essentials), best practices of pack loading, how the search and rescue system works and how to help professionals help you, route planning, basic map and compass use, emergency shelters, safe water procurement, basic/common wilderness medical emergencies and more advanced land navigation. Participants are encouraged to bring whatever hiking/backpacking equipment they have. The instructor(s) will be happy to offer suggestions for equipment. Focus will be primarily on day hiking, but some overnight backpacking topics will be covered.
Optional hike with instructor(s) both days, following the class, to allow further skills development.
Register by June 7 at lodestarpsllc@gmail.com
Contact Ranger Amanda Lasley at amanda.lasley@ncparks.gov or 828-433-4772 if you have questions.

Introduction to Fly Fishing
2021-06-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
This class is perfect for those just wanting to learn the basics of fly-fishing. Fishing in the river is not part of this class. After completing this class you will have a better understanding of gear selection, knot tying & have experience casting. Equipment and materials provided. After completing this class, we recommend you take one of the On the Water programs to gain some valuable time fishing in the river with a fishing mentor. Limited to 6 participants. Ages 12 and up. A valid NC Inland Fishing License is required for all participants 16 years of age & up. You can purchase a license by visiting ncwildlife.org, via phone at (888) 248-6834, or at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education.
This program will take place entirely outside, so dress accordingly.

Wildflower Hike
2021-06-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2021-06-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2021-06-25 14:00 - 15:30, 2021-06-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Mount Mitchell State Park, 2388 State Highway 128, Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
Learn about the wildflowers found in the Black Mountains. The hike will begin at the Old Mitchell Trailhead at the restaurant parking lot. Prepare for a moderate hike down the Old Mitchell Trail for 0.6 miles to the scenic Commissary Trail where a variety of wildflowers will be in bloom.

Swannanoa Valley Bird Walk
2021-06-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-07-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Owen Park, 875 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC, 28778, United States

Canoe The Mayo River
2021-06-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Mayo River State Park, 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC, 27027, United States
Have you ever wanted to float down the scenic Mayo River? Come out and take a river trip with a park ranger. This canoe float will start at the Anglin Mill access at Old Anglin Mill Loop Road and end at the public boat access on US 220 Business. Participants must provide their own transportation to the launch site and from the take-out site, which means you will need two vehicles with drivers or someone to pick you at the take-out. The float should take approximately four to five hours, depending of river current and water levels. Canoes, personal flotation devices (to be worn the entire time) and paddles are provided. All participants must wear shoes appropriate for wading. Flip-flops will not be allowed. Bring drinking water, a snack/picnic lunch, sunscreen and any personal items in a waterproof container. Dress for and be prepared to get wet. Nylon clothing is best as opposed to jeans or cotton fabrics.
Call 336-427-2530 to sign up or for more information and directions. Space is limited.

Blueprint for Success – How and Where to Focus Bird Conservation
2021-06-22 13:00 - 14:00 | virtual via WebEx
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Forest Ecology Working Group (FEWG) and NCTC, working in collaboration with many FWS programs and partners, have developed a 12-part monthly lecture series to address the 50-year decline of 3 billion birds through partnerships, conservation science and forest management. The series tells a compelling story about forest bird population declines, partnership opportunities, and forest management actions that can support bird population recovery and sustainability.
Attendance at all presentations is recommended as each month’s topic builds upon the previous presentation. To register for any upcoming event, check the box next to the webinar(s) listed below and click register. Upon registration you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the webinar.
Click here to register.

Taking Action to Manage Your Land
2021-06-23 13:00 - 15:00 | NC
This session will help woodland owners learn how to develop a woodland management plan and implement that plan to achieve their objectives. Presenters will provide insight into management planning, resources available to facilitate on-the-ground action in implementing a management plan and things to consider in managing for the future.

Register here.

Women's Fly-Fishing School
2021-06-24 09:00 - 2021-06-25 12:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
The Fly Fishing School is a two-day event that will enable you to hit the water on your own with the confidence and skill needed to land a trout. Day 1 will be an introduction to gear selection, knot tying, selecting a fly and practice casting. Day 2 will be spent on the river fishing with a mentor. Participation on both days is required. Equipment and materials are provided. Limited to 6 participants. Ages 12 and up. A valid N.C. Inland Fishing License is required for all participants 16 years of age and up. You can purchase a license by visiting ncwildlife.org, via phone at (888) 248-6834 or at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education.

Beaver Lake Bird Walk
2021-07-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Beaver Lake, 1056 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States

ForestHer NC: Property Taxes & Estate Planning
2021-07-08 13:00 - 14:30 | virtual via Zoom
The ForestHer NC workshop series will teach you how to enjoy and protect your woodlands. One workshop will be held per month from January through July, at 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EST, with an optional half hour afterward for discussion.
Check out the flier and the ForestHerNC Facebook page to learn more!

Eagle Count
2021-07-11 07:00 - 08:30 | NC
Help New Hope Audubon with its quarterly eagle count at Jordan Lake. Beginners and experts are welcome. Contact Steve McMurray at steve.mcmurray@ncparks.gov for more information.

Birds and Bugs
2021-07-13 19:30 - 21:30 | virtual via Zoom
The relationships between insects and birds are complex and far-reaching. Without insects, not only would there likely be no birds, but life as we know it would be unrecognizable, if not impossible. Join Dr. Clyde Sorenson, entomology professor at NCSU, for a look at some of the ecological roles of birds and insects, and the ancient and intricate relationships between them. Dr Sorenson is the author of the book “Insects & People”.
Tuesday, JULY 13, 2021: Wake Audubon Society monthly meeting, 7:30-9-ish PM

North Carolina Hunter Education
2021-07-15 18:00 - 2021-07-16 21:00 | Windsor Fire Department, 501 North King Street, Windsor, NC, 27983, United States
This course meets the hunter education requirement for all first-time hunting license buyers in North Carolina. Certification is accepted in every state and province in North America.
Classes are offered throughout the month at various locations across North Carolina.
Visit the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s website for dates and locations.

Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery for Forest Landowners in Eastern N.C.
2021-07-20 08:30 - 12:15 | Duplin County Extension Office, 165 Agriculture Dr., Kenansville, NC, 28349, United States
This workshop will educate landowners and natural resource professionals about how they should prepare for and respond to risk from natural disasters to maintain healthy forests. Both in-person and virtual options are available. Breakfast sponsored by the N.C. Tree Farm Program will be provided to all in-person participants.
Pre-registration is required.
Register here.

The Habitat Matrix -Stepping Down Bird Management from Landscape to Stand
2021-07-20 13:00 - 14:00 | virtual via WebEx

Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery for Forest Landowners in Eastern N.C.
2021-07-22 08:30 - 12:15 | 102 Lancaster Ave., Windsor, NC 27983, 102 Lancaster Avenue, Windsor, NC, 27983, United States

Canoe the Mayo
2021-07-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Mayo River State Park, 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC, 27027, United States
This canoe float will start at the Anglin Mill access at Old Anglin Mill Loop Road and end at the public boat access on US 220 Business. Participants must provide their own transportation to the launch site and from the take-out site, which means you will need two vehicles with drivers or someone to pick you at the take-out. The float should take approximately four to five hours, depending of river current and water levels. Canoes, personal flotation devices (to be worn the entire time) and paddles are provided. All participants must wear shoes appropriate for wading. Flip-flops will not be allowed. Bring drinking water, a snack/picnic lunch, sunscreen and any personal items in a waterproof container. Dress for and be prepared to get wet. Nylon clothing is best as opposed to jeans or cotton fabrics.
Call 336-427-2530 to sign up or for more information and directions. Space is limited.

Oak Resiliency Assessment Tool Webinar
2021-07-27 09:00 - 12:00 | NC
Learn how you can use a web-based Oak Resiliency Assessment Tool to assess the resiliency of oak on land you manage.
3 SAF category 1 CFE credits

Tools to Avoid Unwanted Forest Conversion in the Southeast
2021-07-27 14:00 - 15:30 | NC
Learn about threats of forest conversion in the Southeastern U.S. and long-term approaches to conserving working forests. The webinar will detail activities that family forestland owners can take to avoid unwanted conversion, including family succession and estate planning, heirs’ property resolution, and available incentives programs and forest certification programs.

Passenger Pigeons: A Force of Forest Disturbance
2021-07-29 13:00 - 14:30 | NC
Join the Consortium of Appalachian Fire Manager and Scientists to learn how this extinct species impacted forests in the United States. Presentations by Dr. Ian Thompson (Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma) and Dr. Ben Novak (Lead Scientist, Revive & Restore) will introduce the cultural and ecological significance of passenger pigeons. This webinar will consider what their disappearance means in terms of ecological disturbance processes and the implications for forest and fire management today.
Register here
