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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
