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Introduction to Hunting
2018-07-31 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Hunting has a long tradition as a challenging yet rewarding outdoor pursuit. For those new to the sport, getting started can be just as challenging. The course is designed to introduce a variety of topics new hunters will benefit from learning. This will include hunting skills and methods, game species and signs, hunting safety, game processing, regulations and where to hunt. A new hunter will get started off on the right track after completing this course. Ages 12 and up.

Fishing Streamers
2018-07-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Dillsboro, N.C.
Learn the techniques and tactics to enhance your fly-fishing experience. This course will include sections on equipment, presentation skills for streamer patterns, selecting the best streamer for the situation and adapting to selective trout. Ages 12 and up.

Aquatic Plants Workshop
2018-07-31 - 2018-08-01 | Dix Hill Conference Center, 3004 Mid Pines Road, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
This is a two-day workshop on aquatic plants in fresh-water ecosystems, especially impoundments such as ponds, lakes and stormwater basins. The workshop will be of value to Extension personnel, government agency staff in water quality or fresh water wildlife/game programs, farm and forest landowners, those who research pond/lake management, and construction/engineers with pond, lake and storm water responsibilities. The workshop includes both indoor and outdoor sessions.

Fly Fishin' 101
2018-07-29 14:00, 2018-07-22 14:00, 2018-07-15 14:00, 2018-07-08 14:00 | South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612, United States
Get Hooked! Join a volunteer angler for an introductory class on fly fishing. Please bring all personal equipment. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations apply.

Meet at the Visitor Center.

Carnivorous Plant Hike
2018-07-29 10:00, 2018-07-28 10:00, 2018-07-22 10:00, 2018-07-21 10:00, 2018-07-14 10:00, 2018-07-08 10:00, 2018-07-07 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.

Fly-tying Forum
2018-07-26 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. Tyers aged 10 years old and up are welcome, however participants 15 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Hummingbird Banding
2018-07-25 08:30, 2018-07-18 08:30, 2018-07-11 08:30 | Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
Join Ornithologist Susan Campbell Wednesday mornings at Weymouth Woods for a rare opportunity to see Hummingbirds up close. Susan Campbell is one of the few individuals worldwide who are licensed to handle Hummingbirds.
This program is weather permitting. Call the park office prior to the event to confirm that banding is taking place.

Sustainable Forestry Teachers' Experience
2018-07-23 - 2018-07-26 | Asheville
The Sustainable Forestry Teachers’ Experience is a multi-day residential professional development workshop that demonstrates all elements of forestry in North Carolina. This program is designed to educate teachers about forestry through presentations, tours and hands-on lesson plans. Educators will receive training in Project Learning Tree, an award-winning, multi-disciplinary environmental education program that provides STEAM activities for preK-12th grade and is aligned to state and national academic standards.
Educators of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those who are involved with a science curriculum or demonstrate that the subject matter is applicable to their students.

Guided Mushroom Hike
2018-07-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Holmes Educational State Forest, 1299 Crab Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC, 28739, United States
This is a guided introduction to the world of fungi. Program includes discussion of the history, toxicity, ecology, biology, medicinal uses and edibility of mushrooms that are common to the area followed by a foray into the forest. Registration required.

Introduction to Kayak Fishing (Level II)
2018-07-21 08:00 - 12:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Prepare to get wet, this free clinic is the second in a series of two designed to give anglers and paddlers the information and skills required to safely and successfully fish in sheltered waters from a kayak. This clinic meets at the Lake Rim Boating Access area and features sessions with Commission staff and volunteers. Topics include: launching and landing, paddle strokes, anchoring, and safety. After the basics, we will test our skills fishing for largemouth bass and panfish on Lake Rim.
This course is suitable for participants 16 years old and older. Participation in Introduction to Kayak Fishing Part 1 is required. A valid fishing license is required. Each clinic is limited to the first 6 people, and preregistration is required. All equipment and materials will be provided.

Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Conference
2018-07-20 - 2018-07-21 | Halifax Community College, 100 College Drive, Weldon, NC, 27890, United States
Roanoke Electric Cooperative’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project is hosting this conference in cooperation with forestry and natural resource agencies and organizations from state, federal and private sectors. The goal is to educate North Carolina and Virginia landowners on available programs and technical assistance.
For more information, contact Alton Perry at aperry@roanokeelectric.com or 252-539-4602.

Carnivorous Plant Hike
2018-07-15 10:00

Fly Tying for Beginners
2018-07-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Lake Norman State Park, at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, 28166, United States
Love to fish? How about fly fishing? Carolina Fly Fishing Club will teach you how to tie flies. The club will provide all the tools and materials. Bring your lunch.
Register by calling 704-528-6350.

Casting for Beginners
2018-07-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Dupont State Recreational Forest
This is the perfect introductory class for beginners. Topics include casting theory, mechanics and practice techniques. Experienced instructors allow you to learn at your own pace as they teach the overhead cast, roll cast, and the art of false casting. This class is held at Lake Imaging in DuPont State Recreational Forest. All equipment and materials are provided. Bring a lunch. Ages 12 and up.

Bald Eagle Count
2018-07-08 07:00 - 08:30 | Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, 280 State Park Road, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
Join New Hope Audubon Society for their quarterly Eagle Count at Jordan Lake. Meet at the Poplar Point Campground beach area, 558 Beaver Creek Rd., Apex, N.C.
For more information, email steve.mcmurray@ncparks.gov..

North Carolina Archery: Today's Bowhunter
2018-07-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Cumberland County Wildlife Club, 2611 MELLWOOD DR., FAYETTEVILLE, 28306, United States
The Today’s Bowhunter ® curriculum is approved by the National Bowhunter Education Foundation and meets or exceeds all standards as set forth by the International Hunter Education Association.

Family Fishing Workshop
2018-07-07 08:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Fishing is a great way to bring families together to create lifelong memories. Our workshop is designed to teach families with children 7 years old and older, the basic skills needed to go fishing. If you have never gone fishing before, this workshop will help get everyone started on the path to creating an outdoor adventure and cherished fishing memories. This workshop is an active hands-on learning experience for all family members to include fishing on the Pechmann Center’s stocked ponds. During this 3 hour workshop, families learn:

To cast a spin-cast outfit
How to set up a fishing outfit for fishing
How to tie basic fishing knots
How to collect bait
How to catch a fish
About sustainable Catch and Release fishing methods
How to properly handle a fish

Basic Rod Building Course
2018-07-07 08:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
This course is free of charge and all tools and materials are provided. Students will learn the basic techniques necessary to assemble their own custom fishing rod. Each student will build a 6ft medium action spinning rod from an IM6 blank, which they may keep on completion of the course. Topics covered in this course include:

Finding the rod spine
Prepping guides and handles for installation
Guide spacing
Basic guide wraps
Applying epoxy

Free Fishing Day
2018-07-04
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission invites anglers and would-be anglers of all ages to go fishing for free on July 4. From 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., everyone in North Carolina — resident and non-residents alike — can fish in any public body of water, including coastal waters, without purchasing a fishing license or additional trout fishing privilege. Although no fishing license is required, all other fishing regulations apply, such as length and daily possession limits, as well as bait and tackle restrictions.
