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Life of a Pine
2019-07-13 15:00 (America/New_York) | Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
Learn about the natural history of our State Tree, the Longleaf Pine, on a short hike to see each of its distinct growth stages. We’ll also view the scars that remain from the turpentine industry and explain how to distinguish Longleaf from our other native pines.

Techniques in Forest Management
2019-07-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Pilot Mountain State Park, 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, 27043, United States
See how Pilot Mountain State Park manages forests in the park, and learn the techniques used to measure the density and board footage of trees. Also learn why they use certain Forest Management techniques. Meet with park staff at the Visitor Parking Area to join for a hike on the Mountain Trail. (1.5 hours)

Alternative Income Streams for Forest Landowners
2019-07-11 09:00 - 15:30 | Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Dr., Mills River, NC, 28759, United States
While the forest sector is an economic engine in most of the rural regions, timber production is not the primary reason for owning forestland for the majority of family forest landowners. Forests offer landowners several alternative income opportunities that are often compatible with their primary objectives of owning forestland. This workshop educates natural resource professionals and landowners about forest-based alternative income streams available to their region.
Who should attend: professional foresters, resource professionals, Extension agents, and landowners
REGISTER BY JULY 3

Pollinator Garden Tour
2019-07-10 17:30 - 18:30
Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of Chatham County Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro on Wednesday July 10, 2019 at 5:30 pm. The garden features over 215 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, and 85% of them are native to North Carolina. This is a great opportunity to visit the popular gathering spot for honey bees, native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects in addition to their human admirers! No registration is required…just meet on the lawn in front of Chatham Marketplace, rain or shine! The garden is at 480 Hillsboro St. Pittsboro, NC 27312.

Nature Photography: Basics for Adults
2019-07-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Outer Banks Wildlife Education Center, 1160 Village Lane, Corolla, NC, 27927, United States
Photography can be a great way to escape into the outdoors. Learn special techniques to improve your photography while discovering the ethical approach to photographing wildlife in their natural environment. Bring your camera, cell phone, iPad or any picture taking device and come practice different techniques to help you get better photos of wildlife. This event is held every Saturday in July.

Live Birds of Prey
2019-07-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Cradle of Forestry, 11250 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC, 28768, United States
Learn about the importance and beauty of raptors.

Women's Intro to Fly Fishing
2019-07-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Join experienced instructors for a day of fun as you learn the basics of fly-fishing. Topics include appropriate equipment, knots, casting techniques and aquatic entomology. Equipment and materials provided. Bring a lunch and non-slip shoes or waders. Limited to 6 participants. For ages 12 and up.

N.C. Tree Farm Program Annual Meeting
2019-06-30 08:00 - 17:00
Hold the date!
The N.C. Tree Farm Program will hold its 2019 Annual Meeting in Mt. Gilead. We will recognize this year’s Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year and Inspector of the Year and tour Jordan Lumber, one of the largest privately owned lumber companies in the country.
More information coming soon!

Duff Fire Science and Management Workshop
2019-06-26 08:15 - 15:30 | Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
Join us as we bridge the gap between science and management when it comes to issues related to duff in southeastern upland ecosystems. This workshop will be a true exchange designed to expose natural resource managers to useful scientific studies and expose scientists to issues and concerns from the perspective of the resource managers. Presentations will include the latest information related to pine mortality associated with duff accumulations and management strategies for mitigating tree losses due to duff build up. Event includes a visit to a longleaf stand with heavy duff accumulation to discuss strategies, science and options for management success. A draft workshop agenda is available here.

Sustainable Forestry Teachers Experience: New Bern
2019-06-24 - 2019-06-27
The Sustainable Forestry Teachers Experience is a professional development workshop for teachers that demonstrates all elements of forestry in North Carolina. Discover the forests in our state and learn about the wood products industry.

Women's Pollinator & Native Species Management Workshop
2019-06-24 | N.C. Cooperative Extension Service Franklin County Center, East Nash Street, Louisburg, NC, 27549, United States
Learn about creating and enhancing pollinator habitat, and about the financial and technical assistance programs available to help. Program includes classroom instruction and field tour.

For more information, contact Laurel Kays at 919-513-2573 or lekays@ncsu.edu

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Laurel Kays

Extension Assistant
919-513-2573
lekays@ncsu.edu

Tar, Pitch and Turpentine Demonstration
2019-06-23 15:00 | Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
See an outdoor demonstration of tar, pitch and turpentine production using historic methods.

Becoming an Outdoor Woman: Shooting Sports
2019-06-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Wake County Wildlife Club, 1313 Coley Rd., Durham, NC, 27703, United States
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is a workshop focused on learning outdoor skills—skills usually associated with hunting and fishing, but useful for many outdoor pursuits. Designed especially for women, BOW welcomes participants 18 years of age or older. This workshop is for you, if . . . you have never tried shooting activities but have hoped for an opportunity to learn, you are a beginner who hopes to improve your skills, you know how to do some of these activities but would like to try your hand at some new outdoor skills, or you are simply looking for camaraderie with like-minded individuals.

Forestry Pest Management Workshop
2019-06-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center, 1192 US Hwy 64 Business, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
This workshop will focus on native forest pest insects (e.g., defoliators, pine bark beetles), invasive forest pest insects (e.g., emerald ash borer, walnut twig beetle/thousand cankers disease, spotted lanternfly), pest identification, life cycle, range and integrated pest management. This workshop will provide 2 continuing certification credits for private and commercial pesticide applicators in classes G, N, D, and X. This workshop is awaiting approval for Society of American Foresters 2 hours Category 1 CFE credits (approval pending). The workshop is FREE but advance registration is required. The deadline to register is June 14.

Wood 101 Workshop
2019-06-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Hodges Wood Products Laboratory, 411 Dan Allen Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States
Lunch and snacks will be provided. Click here for more information, and click here to register.

Sustainable Forestry Teachers Experience in Southern Pines
2019-06-17 - 2019-06-20

Snakes of the Sandhills
2019-06-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Weymouth Woods
Learn to identify venomous and non-venomous snakes found in the Sandhills.

Women's Pollinator & Native Species Management Workshop
2019-06-13 08:30 | Mountain Research Station, 265 Test Farm Road, Waynesville, NC, 28786, United States
Learn about the importance of pollinators and native species, creating and enhancing pollinator habitat, and the various financial and technical assistance programs available. Program includes classroom-based programs and field tour.
For more information, contact Laurel Kays at 919-513-2573 or lekays@ncsu.edu

Herbicides and Longleaf 201
2019-06-11 08:00 - 2019-06-12 17:00 | Jones Lake State Park, 4117 N Carolina 242, Elizabethtown, NC, 28337, United States
Herbicides & Longleaf 201 focuses on the herbicide choices available for site preparation, ecological restoration and management of longleaf pine systems. Herbicide rates, timing of application, surfactants and adjuvants, targeting and control of invasive and unwanted species, how to preserve desirable native plants in longleaf settings and more will be covered, giving participants the tools needed to achieve their own unique objectives.

Consulting Forester, Industry Forester and Service Forester Meeting
2019-06-10 09:00 - 14:30
The Region 2 N.C. Forest Service invites consulting, industry and service foresters to hear updates on cost-share programs, timber markets, forestry taxation and forest pest control, and learn about invasive species, water quality and nuisance animal control. The full agenda is available HERE.
CFEs will be provided.
RSVP to Brian Yeich @ brian.yeich@ncagr.gov or 919-542-1515.

Consulting and Industry Forester Meeting
2019-06-07 08:30 - 13:00 | N.C. Cooperative Extension Craven County Center, 300 Industrial Dr., New Bern, NC, 28562, United States
Topics include:

Drone Use in Forestry
N.C. Forest Service Nursery and Seedling Update
Timber Trespass and Timber Theft
Tick Borne Illnesses in North Carolina
Insect Shield – Tick Treatment for Clothing

For more information, contact Laura Hendrick at 252-520-2402.

Woods for Wildlife: Conserving Wildlife Habitat With Active Forest Management
2019-06-06 08:30 - 15:00 | N.C. Cooperative Extension Columbus County Center, 45 Government Complex Rd. Suite A, Whiteville, NC, 28472, United States
This workshop is designed for foresters, natural resource professionals and technical assistance providers who are interested in achieving a balance between meeting wildlife objectives and the economics of forest ownership. (CFEs and CPC CEUs provided.) Topics include:

Balancing economics,wildlife and legacy
Forest management for focal animals and plants
Species conservation terminology and responsibilities
Financial incentives

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Outdoor Skills: Camping 101
2019-06-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Whether you are an angler, hunter or wildlife watcher the “Outdoor Skills” programs offer you a chance to try your hand at skills that will help keep you safe in the forest. Ages 12 and up.

Project Learning Tree K-8 Workshop
2019-06-05 09:00 - 15:30 | Chimney Rock State Park, 743 Chimney Rock Park Road, Chimney Rock, NC, 28720, United States
Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as they explore activities in the Project Learning Tree K-8 Curriculum Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with the PLT K-8 Activity Guide which includes 96 activities correlated to the N.C. Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards.

Alternative Income Streams for Forest Landowners
2019-06-04 09:30 - 16:00 | Iredell County Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension, 444 Bristol Dr., Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
While the forest sector is an economic engine in most of the rural regions, timber production is not the primary reason for owning forestland for the majority of family forest landowners. Forests offer landowners several alternative income opportunities that are often compatible with their primary objectives of owning forestland. This workshop educates natural resource professionals and landowners about forest-based alternative income streams available to their region.
Who should attend: professional foresters, resource professionals, Extension agents, and landowners
REGISTER BY May 28

Woods for Wildlife: Conserving Wildlife Habitat With Active Forest Management
2019-06-04 08:30 - 15:00 | Moore County Extension Center, 707 Pinehurst Avenue, Carthage, NC, 28327, United States
This workshop is designed for foresters, natural resource professionals and technical assistance providers who are interested in achieving a balance between meeting wildlife objectives and the economics of forest ownership. (CFEs and CPC CEUs provided.) Topics include:

Balancing economics, wildlife and legacy
Forest management for focal animals and plants
Species conservation terminology and responsibilities
Financial incentives

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REGISTER ONLINE HERE
REGISTER BY MAIL HERE

Fish Cookery and Preparation Class
2019-06-01 09:00 - 15:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
This workshop is designed to provide anglers with some fundamental skills in taking their catch from the stream to the table. In this hands-on course, you will learn best practices for handling fish at the time of the catch to ensure its best possible taste. Participants will practice various methods of fish cleaning including scaling and pan dressing, skinning, filleting and steaking. Once fish are cleaned, participants will prepare several recipes using different cooking methods such as grilling, frying, baking and making stews. Recipes will be prepared using crappie, catfish, trout and striped bass.
Due to safety considerations this class is limited to participants 16 years of age and older.

Alternative Income Streams for Forest Landowners
2019-05-30 09:30 - 16:00 | Moore County Extension Center, 707 Pinehurst Avenue, Carthage, NC, 28327, United States
While the forest sector is an economic engine in most of the rural regions, timber production is not the primary reason for owning forestland for the majority of family forest landowners. Forests offer landowners several alternative income opportunities that are often compatible with their primary objectives of owning forestland. This workshop educates natural resource professionals and landowners about forest-based alternative income streams available to their region.
Who should attend: professional foresters, resource professionals, Extension agents and landowners
Register by May 23

Advanced Growing Season Fire Workshop
2019-05-29 - 2019-05-30
This is an advanced workshop open to certified burners only. The workshop will focus on techniques to help you maximize your burn window with prescribed fire in pine stands, including loblolly, shortleaf and longleaf. Learn about the parameters needed to burn safely in each of these stand types. Space is limited, register early to guarantee your seat.

Managing Oak Forests for Northern Bobwhite Quail: Webinar
2019-05-28 14:00 - 15:00
The southeastern United States has millions of acres of oak dominated forests that have a closed canopy with limited herbaceous and shrub understory that northern bobwhite require. Research has demonstrated that with adequate overstory thinning and the use of frequent prescribed fire, these forests can support populations of Northern Bobwhite Quail, presenting perhaps the best opportunity for large-scale quail restoration in the region. Participants in the webinar will learn about managing oak forests and restoration efforts related to Northern Bobwhite Quail.
Pre-registration is not required.
JOIN THE WEBINAR HERE
