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Hunter Education Course
2018-10-09 18:00 - 2018-10-10 21:00 (America/New_York) | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
All unlicensed sportsmen and women must successfully complete a hunter education course before they can hunt or purchase a hunting license in North Carolina. This course covers hunter responsibility, wildlife conservation and management, firearms, wildlife identification, survival and first aid, specialty hunting and tree stand safety. The course is accepted in every state and province in North America. There is no minimum age requirement for the course. This course is offered over a two day period. Attendees must be present both days.

Introduction to Fly Casting
2018-10-09 18:00 - 21:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
This class is designed as a fun and easy way for beginning fly anglers to give fly-casting a try. It’s also good for those with some experience casting a fly rod who want to refine their skills. Instructors will guide you through the roll cast and basic cast using Joan Wulff’s method of fly-casting that provides the beginning fly- angler with the foundations for more advanced casting. Fly rods and other necessary equipment will be provided. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes, a hat with visor and some sort of eyewear (polarized sunglasses are recommended). Please, note that this course does not include fishing time on the water.

Mountain Streams
2018-10-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Stone Mountain State Park, 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring River, NC, 28668, United States
Learn about the techniques used in the field to study mountain streams and the fish and wildlife that inhabit them. Workshop will include survey and identification of fish and aquatic insects, and information on trout management and the factors affecting mountain waterways.

Fall Colors Hike
2018-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Grandfather Mountain State Park, 9872 Hwy 105 S (Suite #6), Banner Elk, NC, 28604, United States
Learn how to identify deciduous trees as their leaves change color in the fall. Come prepared for an easy to moderate one-hour guided hike.

Carnivorous Plant Hike
2018-10-07 10:00, 2018-10-06 10:00 - 2018-10-07 10:00, 2018-09-30 10:00, 2018-09-29 10:00 | Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428, United States
Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that “bite back” such as sundews, bladderworts, butterworts, pitcher plants, and the Venus fly trap. Meet at the end of Nature Trail Lane.

Fall Tree ID Hike
2018-10-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Holmes Educational State Forest, 1299 Crab Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC, 28739, United States
Learn to identify 10 common tree species and discuss the basics of photosynthesis, biochemistry and the process of leaf color change. Registration required.

Forest Festival Day and Intercollegiate Woodsmen's Meet
2018-10-06 | Cradle of Forestry, 11250 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC, 28768, United States
Meet traditional craftsmen, exhibitors, forestry students, and entertainers as they gather at the Cradle of Forestry to celebrate our forests and forest heritage.

All About Mountain Trout
2018-10-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Lansing Creeper Trail Park, Lansing, NC, United States
This workshop will focus on trout life history, habitat needs, and trout management in North Carolina with an emphasis on Brook Trout conservation. Participants will learn about general spin-fishing and fly-fishing methods, knot tying, fishing tips, trout regulations and finding places to go fishing.

Introduction to Fly Fishing
2018-10-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Come join our experienced and knowledgeable instructors for a day of fun and learning as they introduce you to the basics of fly-fishing. Equipment and materials provided. Bring a lunch and non-slip shoes or waders if you have them. Limited to 6 participants. Ages 12 and up.

Deer Processing Seminar
2018-10-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-26 18:00 - 21:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
This Deer Processing Seminar includes video demonstrations and discussions on field dressing, taxidermy, skinning, safe meat handling and basic home processing.

Fall Bird Identification
2018-10-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Cool Springs Environmental Education Center, 945 Cool Spring Road, New Bern, NC, 28560, United States
Coastal North Carolina is home to many species of breeding birds, as well as species that migrate through the area on their way back to their wintering grounds further south. This workshop will consist of a hike through various habitats at Cool Springs to identify migrant and resident birds.

Hawk Watch
2018-10-01 11:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-30 11:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-29 11:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-28 11:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-27 11:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-26 11:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-25 11:00 - 16:30 | Pilot Mountain State Park, 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, 27043, United States
Join members of the Forsyth Audubon Society and Park rangers as they count and document migrating raptors including hawks, falcons, eagles and osprey. Learn about the history of migrating raptors, and use a pair of binoculars to see them for yourself.

The 10 Essentials for Hiking
2018-10-01 11:00 | South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612, United States
Learn what items you should always carry with you when hiking.

All About Mountain Trout
2018-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Valle Crucis Community Park, NC, United States

Take a Child Outside: Family Camp Out
2018-09-29 17:00 - 2018-09-30 10:00 | Chimney Rock State Park, 743 Chimney Rock Park Road, Chimney Rock, NC, 28720, United States
Never been camping? Afraid of the dark? You’re not alone. Join a park ranger and take this rare opportunity to camp in Chimney Rock State Park. A ranger will be available at 5:30 pm to help set up camp and build a campfire for a fun filled night under the stars!
You must bring your own camping gear and dinner. No camping gear or food is provided for this event.

Trapping 101
2018-09-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
This course will cover equipment, scent control, regulations and setting your traps. This hands-on course is appropriate for beginners and higher skill levels. Ages 12 and up.

Identifying Birds of Prey
2018-09-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
The hunting skills of birds of prey have always captured the imagination of nature lovers but few can identify the call of an Owl’s hoot or recognize a hawk by its silhouette and screech. In this program you will learn these skills in the classroom and then put them into practice in the field. Come prepared for a light hike. Ages 10 and up.

Women's Introduction to Fly Fishing
2018-09-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Join our 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.

Fly-tying Forum
2018-09-27 18:30 - 20:30 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
The Fly-tying Forum provides tyers with an opportunity to increase their skills. Open to fly-tiers of all skill levels, the fly patterns change each month as a way to encourage learning various new tying techniques and development of tying skills.

Introduction to Deer Hunting Seminar
2018-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Introduction to Deer Hunting is designed to help newcomers get started in deer hunting, but experienced hunters and hunter mentors with mentees are encouraged to attend. Participants can expect an interactive discussion of whitetail habits, the need for scouting, essential equipment and techniques, safe use of treestands, spotting white-tailed deer in the woods, effective shot placement, tracking techniques and what to do after the shot.
More information is available at hunting.heritage@ncwildlife.org or 919-707-0059.
