• Woodland Stewards Webinar Series

    Join other woodland landowners throughout the region to learn about how you can take better care of your woodlands. This is a regional Extension course being offered in four sessions at your local Extension center on Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. beginning February 6. February 20:  More than Timber: Income Opportunities from Non-timber Forest Products. There...

  • The Fire Triangle

    Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area 625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC, United States

    Much like you, fire requires elements to survive and grow! Join a Ranger to learn what these things are. We will talk about the fire triangle and take a small hike around to talk about how controlled burns can be helpful to the environment. Please call 919-383-1686 to register! (Limit 15 participants)

    Free
  • National Wildlife Day Hike

    Carvers Creek State Park 2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC, United States

    Join us for a 3-mile wildlife walk to see and hear our local inhabitants. We will show you where our federally endangered Red-cockaded woodpeckers are located and let you know how they are doing. We will meet in Front of the Welcome Center.

    Free
  • Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree

    Union County Agriculture BuildingMonroe, NC Monroe, NC, United States

    Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as we 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...

    $20
  • Winter Edibles

    Elk Knob State Park 5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC, United States

    Come learn about some of the edible plants you can find in the mountains in winter. Meet at the park office.

    Free
  • Winter Plant ID Hike

    Gorges State Park 976 Grassy Ridge Road, Sapphire, NC, United States

    Come join Rick Stoner on a winter hike adventure to identify common plant species during the cold winter season. Even in the winter there are many plants with leaves by which we can identify them, but we can also identify trees and plants by bark, winter twigs, and various growth characteristics. On our Winter Walk In The Woods...

    Free
  • Year of Fire- Fire in the Park

    Cliffs of the Neuse State Park 240 Park Entrance Road, Seven Springs, NC, United States

    NC State Park's annual theme is "Year of Fire". Join a ranger to learn about how fire is beneficial to the park and its ecosystems. We will take a look at some of the tools used in safe fire management and end the program with a short hike to see the effects of fire in...

    Free
  • History Hike: Fire on the Mountain

    Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area 625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC, United States

    It's the Year of Fire in NC State Parks! Join the Naturalist for this history hike along the Chestnut Oak Trail to learn about the history of controlled burns at Occoneechee Mountain. Please call 919-383-1686 to register! (Limit 20 participants)

    Free
  • Year of the Fire

    Merchant's Millpond State Park 176 Millpond Road, Gatesville, NC, United States

    Come join us for a short lecture on the importance of fire in an ecosystem.  We will also discuss the safety aspects of a control burn and if conditions allow preform a small control burn.  It may get smokey so dress appropriately.  For more information call park staff at 252 357 1191.

    Free
  • Night Hike

    Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, United States

    Come experience the dark side of Weymouth Woods, that is, on a night hike. Enjoy the trails by starlight and learn how nocturnal animals of all shapes and sizes navigate their dark world, and how human senses compare. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Meet at the Visitor Center.

    Free