N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Campfire Cooking
2018-05-20 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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)

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Beginning Fly-tying Course
2018-05-12 08:00 - 2018-05-13 17:00 | 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.

Introduction to Kayak Fishing (Level II)
2018-05-11 18:00 - 20:15 | 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.

Wildflower Walk: Grandfather Mountain
2018-05-11 17:00 - 19:00 | 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 Grandfather Mountain rangers throughout the season to experience the changes! This hike is easy- all experience levels welcome. Perfect for someone who does not want a long hike and still see a lot of wildflowers. See spring wildflowers of rich and acidic coves.

Start Location: Profile Trail Head (4198 Hwy 105 South)

Fun in the Forest
2018-05-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, 625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Investigate trees, the parts of trees and how they live. Study the trees of Occoneechee Mountain and their life cycle. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Start Location: Occoneechee Parking Lot

Becoming an Outdoor Woman: Fly Fishing Weekend
2018-05-11 - 2018-05-13 | North Mills River Recreation Area and Campground
For women of all skill levels who want to learn more about fly fishing.
In the stream ecology session, discover tiny aquatic species that support a much larger food web. Explore a mountain
stream and search for aquatic organisms using nets and kick seines to help understand what types of flies work best on the
water. Then learn to tie flies that mimic the natural fish food you find in the river. In the Basic Equipment session, get
the scoop on proper waders, wading shoes, vests and other items that make fishing fun. Finally, learn knot-tying, fly-casting and presentation. Our experienced instructors emphasize the importance of basic casting techniques and offer one-on-one instruction to help participants practice their moves. Sunday morning you’ll get to practice and enhance all your new found skills with guided fishing on the North Fork Mills River.

Air Quality 101 for Foresters and Prescribed Burners
2018-05-10 13:00 - 14:30 | NC
This webinar will cover topics such as national ambient air quality standards, ozone, fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nonattainment areas in the Southeast, regional haze and more. In addition, there will be presentations on state air quality planning and perspectives.
Presenters are from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and the North Carolina Department of Air Quality.
REGISTRATION is required.

Introduction to Pier Fishing
2018-05-08 18:30 - 20:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
This is a two-part program consisting of a 1.5 hr. classroom seminar followed by an optional field trip to a coastal pier on May 22nd, 2018. Topics include the bait, tackle and techniques needed to catch a variety of fish from the pier. You must attend the seminar to be eligible for the fishing trip. Program is limited to ages 15 and up.

Fire in the Toolbox
2018-05-06 15:00 | Weymouth Woods, 1024 N Fort Bragg Rd, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, United States
Join a ranger to learn how land managers use fire as a tool to benefit plant and animal communities. See some of the tools used and planning that takes place to safely prepare for using fire on the landscape. The program will conclude with a short walk to see the effects of recent fire.

Wildflower Walk: Grandfather Mountain
2018-05-06 14:00 - 17:30 | Grandfather Mountain State Park, 9872 Hwy 105 S (Suite #6), Banner Elk, NC, 28604, United States
Join a park ranger for a guided wildflower walk in Grandfather Mountain State Park. 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)

Park Invaders
2018-05-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC, 27705, United States
Native, non-native or invasive? Join our park naturalist for a hike on Buckquarter Creek Trail to identify invasive species that bloom, crawl, and creep in the park.
Bring work gloves and closed toe shoes, sunscreen/a hat, and long sleeves/long pants to minimize ticks. This is a great opportunity for high school students to gain some citizen scientist experience and brush up before their AP Environmental Science Exam. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Black Bears
2018-05-05 11:00 | Mount Mitchell State Park, 2388 State Highway 128, Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
Learn about the similarities and differences between the grizzly bear and the black bear. Learn their different behaviors, food sources and what to do if you see one.

Start Location: Upper Summit Parking Lot
