Whether you are an angler, hunter or wildlife watcher the "Outdoor Skills" programs offer you a chance to try your hand at skills that will help keep you safe in the forest. Ages 12 and up.

This workshop is designed for foresters, natural resource professionals and technical assistance providers who are interested in achieving a balance between meeting wildlife objectives and the economics of forest ownership. (CFEs and CPC CEUs provided.) Topics include: Balancing economics,wildlife and legacy Forest management for focal animals and plants Species conservation terminology and responsibilities Financial incentives...

Topics include: Drone Use in Forestry N.C. Forest Service Nursery and Seedling Update Timber Trespass and Timber Theft Tick Borne Illnesses in North Carolina Insect Shield – Tick Treatment for Clothing For more information, contact Laura Hendrick at 252-520-2402.

The Region 2 N.C. Forest Service invites consulting, industry and service foresters to hear updates on cost-share programs, timber markets, forestry taxation and forest pest control, and learn about invasive species, water quality and nuisance animal control. The full agenda is available HERE. CFEs will be provided. RSVP to Brian Yeich @ brian.yeich@ncagr.gov or 919-542-1515.

Herbicides & Longleaf 201 focuses on the herbicide choices available for site preparation, ecological restoration and management of longleaf pine systems. Herbicide rates, timing of application, surfactants and adjuvants, targeting and control of invasive and unwanted species, how to preserve desirable native plants in longleaf settings and more will be covered, giving participants the tools...

Learn about the importance of pollinators and native species, creating and enhancing pollinator habitat, and the various financial and technical assistance programs available. Program includes classroom-based programs and field tour. For more information, contact Laurel Kays at 919-513-2573 or lekays@ncsu.edu    

Learn to identify venomous and non-venomous snakes found in the Sandhills.

The Sustainable Forestry Teachers Experience is a professional development workshop for teachers that demonstrates all elements of forestry in North Carolina. Discover the forests in our state and learn about the wood products industry.

Lunch and snacks will be provided. Click here for more information, and click here to register.

This workshop will focus on native forest pest insects (e.g., defoliators, pine bark beetles), invasive forest pest insects (e.g., emerald ash borer, walnut twig beetle/thousand cankers disease, spotted lanternfly), pest identification, life cycle, range and integrated pest management. This workshop will provide 2 continuing certification credits for private and commercial pesticide applicators in classes G,...