Have you ever wondered the names of the wildflowers growing on your Tree Farm? Join N.C. Forest Rangers for an moderate hike to observe and identify early spring wildflowers. Hiking through the diverse forest ecosystem at Holmes Educational State Forest provides an opportunity to see plenty of trillium, flame azalea, spice bush and more!...

Join a ranger for a one-mile hike to see the three different types of pitcher plants that call Weymouth Woods home. Long pants and insect repellent are recommended as we will be going off trail.

Once a year for a short duration, blue ghost fireflies hover the forest floor with a lingering bluish glow. Seek alongside naturalists on paved trails as to why this small firefly has been the focus of generations worth of folklore and myths. Tours from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays from May 14 to...

Ornithologist Dr. Lynn Moseley will share some secrets of birds' nesting habits that will have you refreshing your habitat and calibrating your binoculars for some focused bird watching. REGISTER HERE.  

Activities include sunset kayaking and boat cruise, 3-D archery, intro to 3-GUN, skeet, outdoor cooking, yoga, hiking, wilderness survival, hydro painting, ferry ride to bear island, shelling, crafts and more! Full schedule of events and information on registration are available HERE.  

Students must complete the online North American Trapper Education Program course prior to coming to class. Student must bring certificate of completion from online course to complete in-person portion. Online course is found at HERE.

Students must complete the online North American Trapper Education Program course prior to coming to class. Student must bring certificate of completion from online course to complete in-person portion. Online course is found at HERE.

Learn to prepare a tasty meal over a wood fire and charcoal briquettes. Learn how to cook game, fish and other traditional dishes in a camp setting or at home. We’ll use traditional Dutch ovens and learn some novel methods, as well. Participants prepare and eat their outdoor meals.  This is a hands-on class.

Learn about the life of the longleaf pine, how it is managed with fire, its history, and the wildlife and plants that depend on this unique natural habitat. There is something for everyone to enjoy! Ride the Longleaf Express to our 60-acre restored Longleaf Forest guided by N.C. Forest Service staff. Enjoy the musical stylings...

On this hike we can expect to see/hear warblers (such as ovenbird, black-throated green warbler, hooded warbler, Louisiana waterthrush, and Northern parula), tanagers (scarlet) and vireos (red-eyed and blue-headed) among others. Register at 828 692-0100 or holmesesf.ncfs@ncagr.gov to reserve your spot! Program is limited to 15 participants.