Fire Ecology and Fire History from Tree Rings
2023-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NC
Dr. Monica Rother, assistant professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, will be live on Reddit’s “I Am A” page answering questions about fire ecology and fire history from tree rings.

Wilson County Forestry Association Annual Meeting
2023-01-26 18:00 | Wilson County Agriculture Center, 1806 SW Goldsboro Street, Wilson, NC, 27893, United States
Come join this event for food, speakers and a special award presentation.
Register by January 23 online at or call 252-237-0111.

Jackson County Forest Landowner Workshop
2023-01-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Southwestern Community College, 60 Almond School Rd #9544, Bryson City, NC, 28713, United States
If you own forestland and are unsure what to do next, this free workshop is for you! This workshop will cover:
• How forest planning can bring tax savings
• Growing non-timber forest products in your forest
• How to control invasive plants
• Cost-share funding that will make your forest stronger
Free property maps with registration. Lunch is provided.
Register
www.sandymushforestry.org/events
Email: lang@ecoforesters.org
Call: 828-484-6842
*Snow date February 4th

Piedmont Landowner Workshop
2023-02-02 12:00 - 19:30 | H.W. Culp Lumber Company, 44012 Highway 52, New London, NC, 28127, United States
The N.C. Tree Farm Program and the N.C. Forestry Association are co-sponsoring a landowner workshop and dinner in New London on Feb. 2. Topics include estate planning, timber taxation, carbon markets and conservation easements.
The workshop is from noon until 5 p.m. Dinner is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Register by Jan. 19.

Lighting the Fire: Planning and Executing a Prescribed Burn
2023-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | virtual via Zoom
F.L.A.M.E. (Fire Learning and Mitigation Education) Week
Join N.C. Forest Service staff and partners for a series of online webinars to explore and learn about wildfire and prescribed fire. Over a period of four days, staff and participants will discuss prescribed burning, using weather forecasts and modeling to anticipate wildfire activity, forest protection burning laws and wildfire risk in North Carolina. On the fifth day, educators can register to participate in a Project Learning Tree workshop at Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest. Participants in this workshop will visit fire-maintained areas of the forest and observe a live prescribed burn, weather permitting. To attend any portion of the FLAME Week event schedule, registration is required.
Ignite the flame for FLAME Week. Download the FLAME Week information sheet.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/BZ8SiseTqD

Forest Protection Burning Laws
2023-02-07 10:00 - 23:00 | virtual via Zoom

Turkey Hunting: Biology for Hunters, Regulations, Where to Hunt and Scouting
2023-02-07 19:00 - 20:00 | virtual via Zoom
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer three free turkey hunting webinars – one each day February 7-9. Topics will include biology, species habits, habitats, scouting, essential equipment, setup, effective shot placement, decoy placement and hunting strategies. Each hour-long class will conclude with an interactive Q&A session.
Turkey hunting is a great option for entry-level hunters, but has its challenges. Throughout the webinar series, instructors will provide a comprehensive overview about how to prepare for the hunt, what to expect, and how to execute a successful hunt while enjoying time in the wild regardless of harvest. It’s a great opportunity for novice hunters to learn how to get started as well as learn some advanced hunting tactics.
“The webinars are especially intended for those that have never hunted and lack access to a hunting mentor, although they are open to all skill levels,” said Hunting Engagement Coordinator Walter “Deet” James with the Wildlife Commission. “The webinar series will be completed over three consecutive evenings. Anyone interested in attending all three webinars must register for each class separately.”
Space is limited and pre-registration online is required. Classes will be held via Zoom. Participants will receive their Zoom link after registering via a confirmation email. The class will be recorded and a link to the recording will be emailed to registered participants by March 1.

Fire Behavior Forecasting
2023-02-08 10:00 - 11:00 | virtual via Zoom

Turkey Hunting: Firearms, Ammo, Clothing and Miscellaneous Equipment
2023-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 | virtual via Zoom

Wildfire Risk in NC
2023-02-09 10:00 - 11:00 | virtual via Zoom

Turkey Hunting: Techniques and Strategies
2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 | virtual via Zoom

Fire-focused Project Learning Tree Workshop for Educators
2023-02-10 09:00 - 16:00 | virtual via Zoom
F.L.A.M.E. (Fire Learning and Mitigation Education) Week
On the fifth day, educators can register to participate in a Project Learning Tree workshop at Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest. Participants in this workshop will visit fire-maintained areas of the forest and observe a live prescribed burn, weather permitting. To attend any portion of the FLAME Week event schedule, registration is required.
Download information sheet.
Register: http://go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_firefocus

Fueling Collaboration 3.0: Prescribed Burning in the Eastern Woodland Urban Interface
2023-02-16 11:00 - 12:30 | NC
More and more natural resource managers in the Eastern United States are looking to use prescribed fire to reduce wildfire risk and manage ecosystems located in the woodland-urban interface. Using prescribed fire in urban and suburban locations brings unique, intimidating challenges that can add to the complexity of a burn. This panel discussion will highlight success stories, common themes and lessons learned from prescribed fire programs in the woodland-urban interface.
This panel discussion counts for 1.5 Category 1 CFEs by the Society of American Foresters.
Register for the webinar here: https://www.fuelingcollab.com/register

Will a Conservation Easement Protect My Land?
2023-02-28 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
This is the second in a series of webinars offered by South Carolina Women Owning Woodlands.
Contact Janet Steele at 803-516-4209 or jmwatt@clemson.edu

The Original Firebird: Bobwhite Management in the Southeast
2023-03-01 13:00 - 14:00 | NC
Bobwhite quail are a species of conservation concern that are dependent on frequent prescribed fire in the southeastern U.S. This presentation will describe basic bobwhite life history characteristics and how prescribed fire influences bobwhite populations. Following the presentation there will be time for audience Q/A with the speaker.
Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WVfotA2nS6qT3wVTHtq82w

Sandhills Learn-and-Burn
2023-03-13 08:00 - 17:00 | NC
Registration is not yet open for this event, check back soon.
Join the Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association and ForestHer NC for an opportunity learn about burning in the Sandhills region of North Carolina. We will be burning in a longleaf pine ecosystem to maintain the diversity of native warm season grasses and restore wildlife habitat.

Controlled burns, or prescribed fire, is the planned use of fire under predetermined weather and fuel parameters to obtain specific management objectives. And sometimes, even after hours of planning, the weather decides to not cooperate. Burn managers know at least a few days in advance if fire weather is going to be good to burn. Our current burn window is May 4 through May 6. Please keep all three dates reserved as workshop possibilities. The agenda will be the same regardless of the date.
Agenda

5:00 pm: Meet at burn location
4:30 pm: Briefing and logistics
7:30 pm: On-site community dinner (provided)

For questions, contact dakota@forestguild.org
This learn-and-burn has been made possible thanks to a partnership with The Nature Conservancy.

All About Pollinators! Intro for Springtime
2023-03-16 13:00 - 14:30 | virtual via Zoom
Want to catch the buzz about pollinators? In this introduction we’ll go well beyond honeybees to learn the astonishing diversity of native pollinators and the vital roles they play in healthy ecosystems. We’ll also cover some springtime projects that will help pollinators thrive on your land.
Presenters:

Debbie Roos, Extension Agent, Agriculture – Sustainable / Organic Production, NC Cooperative Extension – Chatham County
Mike Dunn, Naturalist Educator

Click here to register

NC Bradford Pear Bounty
2023-03-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Wake Forest Public Works Building, 234 Friendship Chapel Road, Wake Forest, NC, 27587, United States
Participants who remove their Bradford Pear Trees can receive a free, native replacement tree. One tree given for each tree removed, up to 5. Before and after pictures of the Bradford Pear trees you cut down must be shown to organizers at the pick-up to receive replacement trees. Note, this program is geared toward homeowners/landowners. Trees should never be removed from property without the owner’s permission.
Replacement trees will be in 3 gallon pots. There are 200 trees available. First come, first served. Some examples of native trees that have been distributed in the past include redbud, dogwood, serviceberry, black cherry and white oak. Those who RSVP will receive a list as the pick-up date draws near.
The exchange is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required to ensure tree pick-up runs smoothly.

Carnivorous Plant Hike
2023-03-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428, United States
Join a park ranger at the Flytrap Trail for a hike along the trails. We will discuss the different types of carnivorous plants we have at the park, including the Venus flytrap.
Also, learn about different habitats that exist within Carolina Beach State Park and how each habitat affects the plants and animals that call the park home.
Meet at the Flytrap Trail parking area at the end of Nature Trail Lane.
This is an outside program. The trail is wheelchair accessible.

All About Callery Pear
2023-03-19 11:30 - 13:00 | virtual via Zoom
Blue Ridge PRISM is pleased to host Dr. David Coyle who will talk about Callery pear. Dr. Coyle is an Assistant Professor of Forest Health and Invasive Species with Clemson University. He will cover Callery pear, how it was introduced, applied research that has been done to show ecological impacts and effective management strategies, and give us some background on Clemson Extension’s Callery Pear Bounty Program.

Invasive Plants of Pilot Mountain
2023-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Pilot Mountain State Park, 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, 27043, United States
Learn about some of the invasive plants that we are trying to manage in the park and how they can cause damage to the native plants. Meet at the visitor center classroom for this program.

Canoe Hike
2023-03-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Carvers Creek State Park, 2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC, 28390, United States
We will be learning the basics of canoeing and then trying out our new skills by maneuvering through the Cypress swamp. This is a slow and calm canoeing experience and great for beginners or if you want to get a closer look at the Cypress trees.
YOU MUST SIGN-UP.
You can call the park office to sign-up. Limit is 10 visitors.
Please allow approximately 15 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the Rain Shelter.
Age limit is 8 years old and older.

How Do I Develop a Land Transition Plan?
2023-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
This is the third in a series of webinars offered by South Carolina Women Owning Woodlands.
Contact Janet Steele at 803-516-4209 or jmwatt@clemson.edu for more information.

Aquatic Weed ID & Management Workshop
2023-03-30 18:30 - 20:30 | virtual via Zoom
Do you have Pond weeds that seem to creep over your pond each summer? Alamance County will be hosting a workshop on March 30 at 6:30 p.m. to help identify what weeds you have growing in your pond, and what options that are available to treat them. Two hours of A, N, D, & X credits are available for anyone that has those categories on their pesticide license. We will have a Zoom Option as well as an in-person option available. Register via Eventbrite
Once you register a Zoom link will be provided and reminders will be sent to the email that you registered with. If you prefer to come to the office, please give a call, so that we can have the proper set up in the auditorium.
Please direct any questions that you may have to Dwayne Dabbs, 336-570-6740 or dcdabbs@ncsu.edu
Aquatic Weeds ID & Manangement Workshop Flyer

Flytrap Family Fun Day
2023-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428, United States
We are celebrating the famous Venus Flytrap! The event includes crafts, games, face painting, and fun! Don’t miss out we will also be celebrating the year of the Trail with two story times at 11:30am and 1:00pm. We will be set up at the picnic area, on the right side of the road before the marina. Our regularly scheduled Saturday Carnivorous Plant Hike will still take place at 10:00am.
For more information, call the park office at 910-458-8206.

Invasive Plant Workshop: Identification & Control
2023-04-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-12 13:00 - 15:30 | virtual via Zoom
Blue Ridge PRISM’s Workshops are a blend of two virtual sessions and an optional in-person field session. Register for the virtual sessions or a field session or both! Virtual sessions are planned for Spring 2023. In-person workshops are planned for Summer 2023.
Topics covered in our workshops include:

Identifying invasive plants
Which invasive plants you can best control now
Which invasive plants should be controlled later
Best seasonal practices for each invasive plant
Using manual & mechanical control methods
Methods for for controlling invasive plants with herbicide
Choosing the right herbicide and equipment, and using them properly and safely
Planning a work schedule and best timings for multiple plants

NC Bradford Pear Bounty
2023-04-22 09:00 - 11:00 | NC Cooperative Extension Catawba County Center, 1175 S Brady Ave # 2, Newton, NC, 28658, United States
Participants who remove their Bradford Pear Trees can receive a free, native replacement tree. One tree given for each tree removed, up to 5. Before and after pictures of the Bradford Pear trees you cut down must be shown to organizers at the pick-up to receive replacement trees. Note, this program is geared toward homeowners/landowners. Trees should never be removed from property without the owner’s permission.
Replacement trees will be in 3 gallon pots. There are 200 trees available. First come, first served. Some examples of native trees that have been distributed in the past include redbud, dogwood, serviceberry, black cherry and white oak. Those who RSVP will receive a list as the pick-up date draws near.
Registration coming soon.

Do I Need to Harvest My Timber?
2023-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
This is the fourth in a series of webinars offered by South Carolina Women Owning Woodlands.
Contact Janet Steele at 803-516-4209 or jmwatt@clemson.edu for more information.
