N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Beginning Fly-tying Course
2018-05-12 08:00 - 2018-05-13 17:00 (America/New_York) | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
This Fly-tying Course is designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of fly tying tools, materials, patterns, and tying techniques. We teach the course in progression beginning with simple fly patterns and steadily advance toward more complex flies allowing the students to build on their skills. In this course, students will complete 6 fly patterns over approximately 8 hours of instruction.

Leave It to the Beavers
2018-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Lake Norman State Park, at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, 28166, United States
Join a Ranger to learn about North America’s biggest rodent, the beaver. Learn about beavers then paddle into Park Lake to find evidence of these tree-gnawing neighbors. Registration is required due to limited canoe space (10 participants). Call 704-528-6350 to register. Program is weather permitting.

Start Location: Visitor Center

Wildflower Walk
2018-05-12 13:00 | Elk Knob State Park, 5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC, 28684, United States
Walk with a ranger along the Beech Tree Trail to see the wildflowers and learn a bit about their nature. Meet at the trailhead parking lot.

Dangerous Plants and Animals
2018-05-12 14:00 | Falls Lake State Recreation Area, 13304 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC, 27587, United States
Learn about the plants and animals to be cautious around at Falls Lake. Snakes, bugs and poison ivy are all part of the natural world, so make sure to be safe while sharing it.

Start Location: Amphitheater at Holly Point

Bald Eagles: Jordan Lake
2018-05-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, 280 State Park Road, Apex, NC, 27523, United States
Bald Eagles learn to fly in the spring as other bird parents return to Jordan Lake to raise their own families. Learn about this large raptor returning migrants that make the lake their home for the summer. Doc Ellen and Ranger McMurray will be on hand using both talk, photos and mounts to showcase the diverse population of birds we have here at the lake. After the talk, we will talk a short walk behind the visitor center to observe the trees and skies for our feathery friends. No RSVP required, just show up!

Start Location: Visitor Center, directly off of Hwy 64

Mammals of Mt. Mitchell
2018-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Mount Mitchell State Park, 2388 State Highway 128, Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
Join a ranger to learn about the diversity of life found here at Mount Michell State Park, what they eat and where you might be able to see these mysterious creatures.

Start Location: Upper Summit Parking Lot

Wildflower Hike
2018-05-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Elk Knob State Park, 5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC, 28684, United States
Join a ranger on a hike around the Beech Tree Trail to see some of the spring ephemerals in bloom. Meet at the trailhead parking lot.

Wildflower Walk: Grandfather Mountain
2018-05-13 14:00 - 17:30 | Grandfather Mountain State Park, 9872 Hwy 105 S (Suite #6), Banner Elk, NC, 28604, United States
Grandfather Mountain produces an amazing variety of wildflowers, which change from week to week, so join us throughout the season to experience the changes! This hike is moderate and the pace will be slow – all experience levels welcome. We will see spring wildflowers of cove forest, northern hardwood forest, dry ridge, and early-mid succession forest environments.

Start Location: Boone Fork Parking Area (just north of the 300 Milepost on Blue Ridge Parkway)

Adapting Wildfire Management to 21st Century Conditions
2018-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 | NC
This Critical Issues webinar explores recent trends in wildfires and changes in contributing factors and drivers of these hazards. The webinar will feature case studies of wildfire policy and management strategies in the western and southern United States.
REGISTER HERE.

Soft Plastics Lure Making Class
2018-05-16 18:30 - 20:30 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Fishing with soft plastics can be highly effective technique for landing lunkers on any fishing outing and there are 1000s of varieties and colors of plastic lures on the market to choose from. But what if you could make these lures affordably at home? In the Pechmann Fishing Education Center’s Soft Plastics Lure Making Class, you can learn to make your own plastic fishing lures and enjoy the satisfaction of catching fish with your creations. Our workshop teaches the basic techniques for molding a variety of Soft Plastic lures used for fishing in both Saltwater and Freshwater. This is a great parent/child activity that enhances the fishing experience.

Edible Plants of Umstead
2018-05-18 11:00 - 12:30 | William B. Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27617, United States
Learn about common wild edibles found in Umstead State Park. This program will include a short walk through the woods and down by the lake. Reservations required. Contact the Visitor Center at 919-571-4170. Limit 20 people.

Start Location: Crabtree Large Parking Lot (Located off Highway 70/Glenwood Ave, Raleigh)

Family Fishing Workshop
2018-05-18 18:00 - 20:30 | 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

Trapper Workshop
2018-05-19 08:00 | Marion Fish Hatchery, 645 Fish Hatchery Road, Marion, NC, 28752, United States
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: conservationlearning.org

Project Learning Tree Workshop: Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood
2018-05-19 09:00 | Kaleideum North, 400 W Hanes Mill Rd, Winston-Salem, SC, 27105, United States
This workshop will focus on Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood. Please prepare to be outside for a portion of the workshop, and bring your lunch. Pre-registration is required.
Register by May 14.
Questions? Contact Phyllis Weatherly-Rosner at pweatherly-rosner@kaleideum.org

Game and Outdoor Cooking Workshop
2018-05-19 09:00 - 15:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
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.

Longleaf Festival
2018-05-19 10:00 | Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC, United States
Celebrate the longleaf pine ecosystem at the 9th Annual Longleaf Festival!
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 a 60-acre restored Longleaf Forest, guided by N.C. Forest Service staff. Sit back, relax and delight in the musical stylings of the Kudzu Ramblers and Kyle Joynes. Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the food trucks on site. See live birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians up close – touch a snake! Enjoy the many games and crafts on hand for kids (and adults!).

Questions? Call the park office at 919-387-4342.

Wildflower and Butterfly Hike
2018-05-19 10:00 | Lake Norman State Park, at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, 28166, United States
Join a ranger for a one-hour guided nature hike through the woods and fields of Lake Norman State Park. During this off-trail romp, participants will look for and discuss the wildflowers that are blooming and insects that are active during the summer months in the Piedmont of North Carolina.
Meet in the lobby of the Visitor Center

Wildflower Hike
2018-05-19 13:00 | Elk Knob State Park, 5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC, 28684, United States
Come walk with a ranger along the Beech Tree Trail to see all things blooming. Learn the names of the flowers and something about their nature. Meet at the trailhead parking lot.

Red-cockaded Woodpeckers
2018-05-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Weymouth Woods
It’s not every day you get to see an endangered species, but that’s our goal for this program! We’ll learn about the unique nature of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and why it became endangered, while we check out their cavity trees near the Visitor Center. If the timing is right, we might get to see adults flying to their nest tree to feed young! Bring binoculars if you have them.

Campfire Cooking
2018-05-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Falls Lake State Recreation Area, 13304 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC, 27587, United States
Come out to the park and learn the art of cooking in a Dutch Oven, a handy skill for the next time you cook outside. This will be a hands-on experience and tasting! While we bake we will also discuss the history of the Dutch Oven and review Camping Safety.

Start Location: Shelter 21 in the Beaver Dam Lake Area

2018 Wood Energy Workshop
2018-05-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Buncombe County Center, 49 Mt Carmel Rd, Asheville, 28806, United States

Beginning Birding
2018-05-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC, 27560, United States
What is the difference between birdwatching and birding? Birding with Vernon walk leader, Vernon Janke, will talk about the art of birding and the tools and techniques you need to improve your birding skills. Discover why birding is one of the most popular outdoor activities and use your new knowledge on a bird walk around the park. Ages 18 and up.
Preregistration is required.

Natural Heritage Data Explorer Training
2018-05-23 12:30 | Nature Research Center, Nature Research Center121 W. Jones Street, 4th Floor GCC, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

Introduction to Fly Casting
2018-05-23 18:00 - 21:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
This course is designed as a fun and easy way for beginning fly anglers to give fly-casting a try or for those with some experience who want to refine their fly-casting skills. There is no experience necessary for this course. Fly rods and other necessary equipment will be provided. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes, a hat with visor, and some sort of eye wear (polarized sunglasses are recommended). Please, note that this course does not include fishing time on the water.
Registration is required.

Fly-tying Forum
2018-05-24 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.

Guided Kayak Fishing Experience
2018-05-25 18:00 - 20:30 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
This free clinic is the last in a series of three designed to give anglers and paddlers the information required to safely and successfully fish in sheltered waters from a kayak. This session features a hands on guided kayak fishing experience with Commission staff and volunteers. Destination to be decided.
This course is suitable for participants 16 years old and older. Participation in Introduction to Kayak Fishing Part I and Part II 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.

Beyond Becoming an Outdoor Woman: Introduction to Kayak Fishing
2018-05-26 08:30 - 17:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Introduction to Kayaking Fishing is designed to give anglers and paddlers the information required to safely and successfully fish in sheltered waters from a kayak. The event includes class room time where you will learn how to choose a boat, know what equipment is needed, outfitting and rigging, tackle and gear selections and most importantly safety.

Family Fishing Day: Mayo River State Park
2018-05-26 09:30 - 14:30 | Mayo River State Park, 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC, 27027, United States
This kids’ fishing derby for ages 17 and under awards prices for heaviest, longest and shortest fish in different age categories. A prize will be awarded to the adult who catches the heaviest fish of the day. This will be a special license-exempt day. All members of the family may participate without having a fishing license. The event will be held at Mayo Mountain Access.
For more information or directions, call 336-427-2530.

Dutch Oven Cooking
2018-05-26 11:00 | Elk Knob State Park, 5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC, 28684, United States
Ever hear about Dutch Ovens and want to know what they’re all about? Come see how it’s done as we set one up and cook two recipes. You don’t have to survive on trail mix or canned food while camping. Meet at the park office.

Wildflower Walk: Grandfather Mountain
2018-05-26 16:00 | Grandfather Mountain State Park, 9872 Hwy 105 S (Suite #6), Banner Elk, NC, 28604, United States
Grandfather Mountain produces an amazing variety of wildflowers, which change from week to week, so join us throughout the season to experience the changes! This hike is moderate and the pace will be slow – all experience levels welcome. We will see spring wildflowers of rich and acidic cove forest, and northern hardwood forest environments.
Start Location: Profile Trail Head (4198 Hwy 105 South)
