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Mushroom Foray
2019-11-23 10:00 (America/New_York) | Lake Norman State Park, at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, 28166, United States
Ever been curious about fungi? Want to learn about native mushrooms? Join former NC State Park Naturalist Jack Green for the Mushroom Foray. Meet at Lake Norman State Parks Community Building (204 Group Camp Lane, Statesville) at 10:00am. From there you will disperse into the woods looking for mushrooms. Lunch will be at 12 in the Community Building or take it with you into the field. Participants will gather back at the Community Building at 3:00 pm to identify the mushrooms they have collected.
For more information or to register, please call 704-528-6350.

On the Water: North Mills River
2019-11-19 10:00 - 15:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Practice your fly ﬁshing skills on the North Fork Mills River. Learn about Delayed Harvest regulations, wading, reading the water, fly selection, presentation, casting, knots and stream entomology. Equipment and materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
Register online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call 828-877-4423.

Boyd Tract Hike
2019-11-17 15:00 | Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
Join us for a 1-mile hike of the Boyd Round Timber Tract as we discuss the history of Weymouth Woods and the preservation of one of the last remaining old growth stands of Longleaf Pine, with a visit to the world’s oldest known living Longleaf Pine tree!
PARK AND MEET AT WEYMOUTH CENTER: 555 E. CONNECTICUT AVE., SOUTHERN PINES
Call the park office at 910-692-2167 for more information or to register.

Owl Prowl
2019-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Dupont State Recreational Forest
Grab your flashlight and join Ranger Jane Dauster for a cool fall evening at DuPont in search of owls. Program will meet at the Guion Farm Parking Area in DuPont State Recreational Forest (3045 Sky Valley Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739) where we will enjoy a brief slide show on our local owl species. We will then be staged at the Guion Farm Shelter and try our luck at calling in an owl or two using a recording, in hopes of getting a reply. Suitable for family audiences but young participants must be able to sit quietly and listen for owls! Bring a flashlight and adequate clothing layers for cooler weather. Event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Sign-up is required by calling Holmes Educational State Forest at 828-692-0100 or email holmesesf.ncfs@ncagr.gov.

Outdoor Cooking
2019-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Learn to prepare a tasty meal over an open wood fire or charcoal briquettes. Discover other novelty methods of cooking as well. Help prepare and eat the food created in this class. Bring a lawn chair. Ages 12 and up.
Register at 828-877-4423.

Coyote Management
2019-11-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, 4150 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission, along with NC Cooperative Extension and USDA Wildlife Services, invites the public to attend our free coyote conflict management workshops offered across the state. Join us and hear from biologists about:

Coyote biology and behavior
Practical, non-lethal methods to prevent/reduce coyote conflicts
Laws and regulations regarding hunting and trapping coyotes

Each workshop will also feature a demonstration of basic trapping techniques to address problem coyotes and a Q&A session with agency biologists. These workshops are free, but space is limited.
If you have questions, please contact Falyn Owens at falyn.owens@ncwildlife.org or 919-707-0068.

Good Fire in the Mountains
2019-11-07 09:30 - 14:30 | Stone Mountain State Park, 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring River, NC, 28668, United States
Blue Ridge RC&D along with partners are hosting a free Good Fire in the Mountains Prescribed Fire Education Day and Demonstration at Stone Mountain State Park.
Attendees will visit interactive stations (including fire behavior, Firewise USA, firefighting equipment & safety, smoke concern) and see a prescribed fire demonstration.
Lunch is provided.
Program is free, but space is limited. RSVP is required.

Project Learning Tree: K-8 Educators
2019-11-06 09:30 - 15:30 | Guilford College, Greensboro, NC, 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.
Register by October 30.

Beaver Habitat Hike
2019-11-03 15:00 | Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
Join a ranger on this 2-mile hike to find out what North America’s largest rodents are up to at Weymouth Woods. The active beaver dam isn’t right along the trail, so be prepared to hike off the beaten path.
Event starts at the Visitor Center.
Call the park office at 910-692-2167 for more information and to register.

Fall Hike
2019-11-02 14:00 | Pettigrew State Park, 2252 Lake Shore Road, Creswell, NC, 27928, United States
Come enjoy Pettigrew State Park’s fall foliage and discover all that nature has to offer! Join park staff for a hike to Bee Tree Overlook. Be prepared for a 3 mile hike. For more information call 252-797-4475.

Fire on the Mountain
2019-11-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Hanging Rock State Park, 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC, 27016, United States
Learn how we use fire to help our forests be healthy, how fire can be used to make the park more safe, and how fire can actually help make habitat better for wildlife. Debunk some common misperceptions about fire! Our partners the North Carolina Forest Service, Danbury Volunteer Fire Department, Wildlife Resources Commission, Stokes County Fire Marshal, and lots of other land managers will be here to share what they do and how they use fire as a tool. Learn about how you can use fire to improve your own property.

Smoke on the Water
2019-11-02 10:00 | Lake Norman State Park, at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, 28166, United States
Join Lake Norman State Park staff to celebrate prescribed burning at our Prescribed Fire Education Day. There will be a live prescribed burn, burn crew briefing, and wildland firefighting equipment demonstrations. Learn about prescribed burning, wildfire safety, and improving natural habitats. Lunch will be provided. You must register for this program at https://lakenormanrxfire.eventbrite.com or call Christina Newhouse at
828-361-2266.

Fall Tree Identification Hike
2019-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Holmes Educational State Forest, 1299 Crab Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC, 28739, United States
Experience the beauty of fall foliage on a short ranger led hike at Holmes ESF in Hendersonville, NC. We will identify 10 trees, and discuss the basics of photosynthesis, biochemistry and the process of leaf change. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, and clothing appropriate for the weather. We will hike less than 1.5 miles. Meet at brown information kiosk in main parking lot of HESF. Call 828-692-0100 or email holmesesf.ncfs@ncagr.gov to make FREE reservation, space limited.

Wild Mushroom Certification
2019-10-19 09:00 - 2019-10-20 17:00 | Rockingham Community College, 215 Wrenn Memorial Rd., Wentworth, NC, 27375, United States
Wild Mushroom Safety & Identification Certification students who successfully complete this two-day class will be eligible for a 5-year permit enabling them to forage and sell wild mushrooms. The mushroom foraging permit meets the criteria required by the health department in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, New York, and New Jersey. Stesha Warren of Eliana’s Garden, LLC has over 20 years foraging experience and is the instructor for this class, teaching the renowned course developed by Mushroom Mountain, LLC, a mushroom cultivation and research facility located in Easley, SC.
This two day class is held at Rockingham Community College in Wentworth, NC. Bishopric Building Room 108. We will spend a great deal of time taking a in depth look into each species approved by NC Dept of Health. As time allows we will also spend time in the beautiful forests and trails located on RCC campus identifying wild mushrooms.
Students should come prepared to take notes. Please also come prepared to be in the forest with attire appropriate for the weather, bug spray, identification key book, harvest knife, and basket or paper bag.

**This class qualifies for criteria III and criteria IV credit for the NC Environmental Education Certification program. Bring the EE form if you are seeking this credit**
Students will receive a study guide and slides 2 weeks ahead of the class.

Register by phone: Call 336-342-4261 ext. 2011 to register by phone and pay with credit or debit.
Register online:
(1) Go to this web address:
https://cgrocwa.rockinghamcc.edu/WebAdvisor/WebAdvisor?TOKENIDX=7064214566&type=M&constituency=WBCE&pid=CORE-WBCE
(2) Click “Register and Pay for Continuing Education Classes”
(3) For “key word” type in the word “mushroom”
(4) Both Fall and Spring classes will come up.
(5) Check the “select” box next to the class you wish to register for, then click the “submit” button. Do NOT click on the class name in blue underlined font to register. If you click on the blue class name, it will take you to the course description but does not allow you to register.
(6) A registration confirmation should come up on the screen. If not, the student should call us at 336-342-4261 ext. 2107 to confirm they are registered.
Please refer any questions to Trevor Flanery at flaneryt4977@rockinghamcc.edu.

Gorges Gorgeous Colors
2019-10-19 09:00 | Gorges State Park, 976 Grassy Ridge Road, Sapphire, NC, 28774, United States
View the changing of leaves as they go from green to brilliant reds, yellows and oranges at Gorges State Park.

Naval Stores Workshop
2019-10-18 09:00 - 2019-11-08 16:00 | Jones Lake State Park, 4117 N Carolina 242, Elizabethtown, NC, 28337, United States
Join us at Jones Lake State Park as we share our deep interest in the turpentine industry and raise public awareness of the past and its influence on the present. We will explore the naval store industry from the longleaf pine forest to the sailing vessels that consumed our once majestic longleaf pine ecosystem. We will also be taking a hayride to see old and true remanences of the industry that put North Carolina on the map. There will also be demonstrations in which we will be making real tar, pitch and turpentine. Guaranteed to be a day full of adventure and education. You will also receive a copy of the amazing book, “Tar Heels; North Carolina’s Forgotten Economy: Pitch, Tar, Turpentine and Longleaf Pines.” Things to bring: Sunglasses, hats, bug spray, appropriate clothes per weather.
For more information and to register please call the park office at 910-669-2928 or by email at singletary.lake@ncparks.gov.
Free lodging available for registered participants.

Autumn Brilliance Photography Workshop
2019-10-18 - 2019-10-21 | Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 9275 Tremont Rd., Townsend, TN, 37882, United Kingdom
There will be demonstrations on Photoshop techniques, close-up techniques, and wildlife photography. And, of course, the concluding critique session of work completed during the workshop. In addition to the presentations and demonstrations, there will be an emphasis on photographing in the field, one-on-one interactions with instructors, free-time for those who want to do some work on their own, and an optional photographic trip to Cades Cove. The workshop is designed for all levels of expertise, from serious beginners and beyond. Program lasts from Friday afternoon to Monday mid-morning.
Unlike many photography workshops, this price includes meals, lodging and instruction by one of the finest teams of photography instructors anywhere in the country. Combine that with the location inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park and it is a real steal.

N.C. Tree Farm Program Annual Meeting
2019-10-17 | Jordan Lumber & Supply, Inc., 1969 NC Hwy. 109 South, Mt Gilead, NC, 27306, United States
The N.C. Tree Farm Program will hold it’s 2019 Annual Meeting on Oct. 17 at Jordan Lumber Company in Mt. Gilead. We’ll tour Jordan’s state-of-the art sawmill while it’s in operation and learn about the sustainable forest management practices on the company’s 73,000 acres of timberland that have led to a 200% increase in yield per acre of the past 20 years. After the mill and woods tours, we’ll enjoy lunch together and celebrate the accomplishments of our Tree Farmers and volunteers. We’ll recognize Tree Farm anniversaries, and name the Inspector of the Year and Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year.
Register by October 7.
Itinerary

8 a.m. Registration Opens
8:30 Overview of Jordan Lumber Company and Timberlands
9:30 Sawmill Tour
Jordan Lumber Company’s Mt. Gilead facility is the largest single-site Southern yellow pine sawmill in the country. This state-of-the-art facility produces more than 1 million board feet per shift.
11:45 Forestry Tour
Jordan manages its timberlands primarily to supplement the wood supply for its Mt. Gilead sawmills. Their goal is to grow quality pine sawtimber in a reasonable rotation length and in an environmentally responsible manner. We’ll learn about the importance of genetics and management practices in achieving this goal
1:30 p.m. Lunch and Award Presentations
Tree Farm Anniversaries, Inspector of the Year, Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year
3 p.m. Adjourn

Bats
2019-10-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Singletary Lake State Park, 6707 Highway 53, Kelly, NC, 28448, United States
Join the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to learn about bat biology, behavior, conservation needs, and the ecological services bats provide for the rest of us. We will simulate bat biologists as we mist net (fake) bats and determine the species, individuals affected by disease, and discover new characteristics of each bat species present on the coast. We will play some games to learn about bat migration and conservation concerns, followed by a hike at sunset to track bats with acoustic devices, reading their frequencies on a monitor as they forage overhead.
This event is family friendly. Free lodging available for registered participants.
For more information and to register please call the park office at 910-669-2928 or by email at singletary.lake@ncparks.gov.

Pollinator Garden Tour
2019-10-16 17:00 - 18:30 | NC
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 October 16, 2019 at 5:00 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. Visit the pollinator garden website at www.carolinapollinatorgarden.org

Birding Hike
2019-10-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Singletary Lake State Park, 6707 Highway 53, Kelly, NC, 28448, United States
Come join the NC Wildlife Resources Commission at Singletary Lake State Park as we discover a variety of bird species migrating into the pines and herbaceous habitats surrounding Elizabethtown. Fall migration is a beautiful spectacle to behold and a great time to learn warblers! We will explore the conservation challenges that face resident birds and migrants alike. Hands-on field experience will improve your birding skills as we learn identification tricks, songs, and behavioral cues together. All levels of experience are welcome!
Participants are eligible for 3 hours of Criteria II or III credit towards the NC OEE Environmental Education Certification, and school teachers receive 0.3 CEU credits.
This workshop will be entirely outdoors and we will still bird in a drizzle. Please wear closed-toed comfortable shoes, bring water and bug spray, as well as some sort of sun protection. Binoculars and field guides are encouraged and there will be a few pairs of binoculars participants can borrow.
For more information and to register please call the park office at 910-669-2928 or by email at singletary.lake@ncparks.gov.
Free lodging available for registered participants.

Monarch Madness
2019-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Lake James State Park, 7321 NC Hwy 126, Nebo, NC, 28761, United States
The amazing monarch butterfly migration will be at its peak and the Lake James State Park pollinator gardens are a great place to catch the spectacle. Park Ranger Jamie Cameron will explain the life-cycle of these incredible insects as we search for monarchs on their way to the wintering grounds in Mexico.

Fungi Walk
2019-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Haw River State Park, 339 Conference Center Drive, Browns Summit, NC, 27214, United States
Explore the fascinating world of fungi during a walk in the woods on October 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the Lower Haw River State Natural Area (Near the Haw River between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro). Fungi include yeasts, rusts, smuts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms. Fungi are everywhere, helping to break down organic matter. Learn more about the fungus among us! Our walk will be led by Dr. Van Cotter, fungi expert at Duke University and consultant with the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Pre-registration is required by contacting lowerhawevents@gmail.com with “Fungi” in the subject line. Meeting location provided with pre-registration confirmation.

Pollinator Garden Tour
2019-10-05 14:00 - 15:30 | NC
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 Saturday October 5, 2019 at 2:00 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. Visit the pollinator garden website at www.carolinapollinatorgarden.org

Monarch Butterfly Biology
2019-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Dupont State Recreational Forest
Explore the lives of monarch butterflies and learn how you can help them and other pollinators in your own garden through demonstrations, resource materials, and a walk through a butterfly garden. If we are lucky, there will be adult monarchs to tag, in order to study and track their migration. Local volunteer Conservation Specialist with the Monarch Watch program, Joyce Pearsall, will discuss monarch migration and biology and the reasons we are concerned about their decreasing population. Program meets at the Guion Farm Parking Area in DuPont State Recreational Forest at 10:00 a.m. (3045 Sky Valley Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739). Limited to 20 participants and sign-up is required by calling Holmes Educational State Forest at 828-692-0100 or email holmesesf.ncfs@ncagr.gov.

Fall Bird Identification
2019-10-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Merchant’s Millpond State Park, 176 Millpond Road, Gatesville, NC, 27938, United States
In the fall, Coastal North Carolina is home to many species of birds that are here year-round, as well as species that migrate through this area on their way back to their wintering grounds further south. This workshop will consist of a hike through various habitats to identify these migrants, as well as resident birds.
This workshop will satisfy requirements for Criteria II of the NC OEE Environmental Education Certification. This event will be held entirely outdoors with hiking over various terrain. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. There is no charge for this workshop, but pre-registration is required.
For more information or contact mike.campbell@ncwildlife.org.
Sign up with Brian.Bockhahn@ncparks.gov (do not reply to this message).

Deer Hunting Seminar
2019-10-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Fort Bragg NCO Academy, A4375 Deglopper Street, Fort Bragg, NC, 28310, 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 and habitats including the need for scouting, essential equipment and techniques, safe use of treestands, how to spot white-tailed deer in the woods, effective shot placement, tracking techniques, and what to do after the shot.
Deer hunting seminars are provided through cooperative efforts between the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Wildlife Federation. On-line registration is required, and space is limited.

National Hunting and Fishing Day
2019-09-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Celebrate at Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education with hands-on activities for all ages including outdoor cooking, tree stand safety, fly tying and casting, tracking, and much more! No registration required. All ages.

Whose Scat is That?
2019-09-28 10:00 | Falls Lake State Recreation Area, 13304 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC, 27587, United States
Learn how to identify animals found in the Piedmont area by their tracks and their scat. Be prepared for a short hike to look for signs of animals in the area. Register by September 25 at 919-676-10278

Environmental Education K-8: Project Learning Tree
2019-09-28 09:00 - 15:30 | Agapé Center for Environmental Education, 1369 Tyler Dewar Lane, Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526, 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. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for Criteria I in the EE Certification Program (K-8).
