N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Invasive forest pests: Who are they and what can we do about them?
2022-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
They’re here and more are coming. Invasive threats can impact tree health and degrade forest environments. This webinar will cover the most prevalent invasive threats to North Carolina’s forests and some up and comers to keep watch out for.
Presenter Kelly Oten is an assistant professor and Extension specialist of forest health at N.C. State University. Although her first love is insects, she also works on diseases and invasive plants that can impact tree and forest health. She has a B.S. in entomology from Texas A&M, an M.S. in entomology from the University of Tennessee, and a Ph.D. in entomology and forestry from N.C. State University. Prior to her role with N.C. State University, she spent eight years with the N.C. Forest Service Forest Health Branch.

Habitat Summit 2022
2022-10-07 | Charles Mack Citizen Center, Mooresville, NC, United States
Learn about:
Habitat Focused Approaches to Quality Deer Management • Methods to Meet Your Property Management Goals • Where Conservation Starts- Soil Health • Leaving a Legacy- Introduction to Conservation Easements • Feral Swine Management • Wild Turkey Biology and Habitat Improvement Techniques • Friendly Fire- Prescribed Fire History, Benefits, and Implementation• High Quality Early Succession- Benefits to Pollinators and Non-Game Species • Developing a Plan for Invasive Species on Your Property • Waterfowl Management on Private Impoundments • Bobwhite Quail- Strategies to Bring Back a Declining Species • Conservation Costs- Bridging the Gap to Enhance Wildlife Habitat • Wildlife Management After Dark (Barn Owl/Bats)
Register

14th Biennial Longleaf Conference
2022-10-25 08:00 - 2022-10-28 17:00 | Hotel Ballast, 301 North Water Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
The Biennial Longleaf Conference, sponsored by The Longleaf Alliance, is a regional conference that is focused on the restoration and conservation of the longleaf ecosystem that once dominated the landscape within the southeastern United States. The conference provides the opportunity for people from all over the southeast to get together, share, learn, and celebrate longleaf. It also serves as a rallying spot for several other organizations and government agencies seeking to stage additional events in order to better collaborate on the conference topics.
This conference is open to individuals, private landowners, land managers, wildlife biologists, conservation groups, consultants, university researchers, forestry professionals, agency and outreach personnel who share an interest in restoration of the longleaf pine ecosystem. On average, attendance ranges from 250-400 depending on conference location. The conference also draws from 25-35 exhibitors and vendors.

Forest Landowner Conference: Refresh, Refocus, Take Action Toward Your Goals
2022-10-25 08:30 - 2022-10-26 15:30 | Rocky Mount Event Center, 285 NE Main Street, Rocky Mount, NC, United States
This conference is designed to educate landowners on sustainable forestry practices; on programs and technical assistance available through state and federal forestry and natural resource agencies; the local timber industry and strategies for estate planning, including wills and trusts.

Certified Burner Training
2022-12-05 - 2022-12-08
This 3-day burn course covers information on conducting prescribed fire and is the first step in becoming a certified burner in North Carolina. Learn about the science of fire and the tools and techniques for prescribed fire implementation.
Learn more.
Register online.

Taking Action: Where to Start
2022-12-08 13:00 - 14:30 | virtual via Zoom
SAVE the DATE!
Some topics we may discuss during the workshop:

General overview of management strategies/resources/tools for landowners
Managing plant species diversity – cutting, planting, herbicide control, etc
Identifying common invasive plants (top 10 hit list?) and their best control methods
Who’s who among NC’s highly beneficial natives (e.g., oaks for insect/bird diversity) and why they’re particularly awesome. How to get more of them on your property.
Specific tools for creating/managing good habitat and where to get/find them

More details to come.

Intermediate Fly-Tying Workshop - Virtual
2023-01-18 18:00 - 19:30
The Virtual Fly-tying Program provides tiers with an opportunity to increase their skills from the comfort of their home. Open to fly-tiers of all skill levels, the fly patterns change with each session as a way to encourage learning various tying techniques and development of tying skills. This session we will be tying two early season dry flies. Participants registered for this program will be responsible for supplying their own materials. Below are the materials for each pattern:
Blue Quill:

Hook: Mustad R50, Size 16 (or similar)
Thread: 8/0 Uni, Gray
Body: Stripped Blue Dun Hackle Stem
Tail: Blue Dun Rooster Hackle Fibers
Wing: Blue Dun Hackle Tips
Legs: Blue Dun Hackle

Quill Gordon

Hook: Mustad R50, Size 16 (or similar)
Thread: 8/0 Uni, Gray
Body: Stripped Peacock Quill
Tail: Dun Hackle
Wing: Wood Duck Flank Fibers
Legs: Dun Hackle

Tyers aged 10 years old and up are welcome.
Preregistration is required.
This virtual program will be conducted through Microsoft Teams. You can download the Microsoft Teams app or view the meeting through your browser. An invitation will be sent six hours prior to the class via email.

Fly-fishing Basics: Understanding & Selecting Fly-fishing Equipment - Virtual
2023-01-20 18:00 - 20:00
We get it, getting started fly-fishing can be daunting! There’s the lingo, flies and other equipment that can be alien to you at times. We’ll help make sense of it all and maybe save you some money along the way. This webinar will address:

Selecting a rod and reel
Decoding fly-line acronyms/line types
Understanding a balanced system
Maintaining your equipment
Matching the hatch’Fly-fishing tackle
Equipment must-haves on the water

Basic Fly-Fishing Workshop
2023-01-21 09:00 - 15:00 | John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28304, United States
Ready to try your hand at fly-fishing? Or perhaps need a refresher? This Workshop is perfect for those with zero experience, looking to refine their skills and everyone in between by teaching tactile and visual cues that are easy to understand. Our intensely trained and passionate volunteer instructors will guide you through the roll cast and basic cast using Joan Wulff’s method of instruction. This instruction provides the beginning fly-angler with the foundations for more advanced casting. They’ll also go over fly-fishing equipment, setting up a fly-fishing leader, and how to land a fish on a fly-rod during the on-the-water portion of instruction. It is highly recommend to attend the virtual ‘Fly-Fishing Basics: Understanding & Selecting Fly-Fishing Equipment’ program before this workshop.
Participants must be at least 13 years old to register. 15 or younger require onsite guardian. All fly rods and necessary equipment will be provided. -Wear closed-toe shoes, a hat with a visor and some sort of eyewear (polarized sunglasses recommended).
If you have any questions about this course, contact Tom Carpenter at thomas.carpenter@ncwildlife.org or 910.868.5003 ext. 11

Should I Enroll My Land in a Carbon Program?
2023-01-24 19:00 - 20:00
This is the first in a series of webinars offered by South Carolina Women Owning Woodlands.
Contact Janet Steele at 803-516-4209 or jmwatt@clemson.edu

Fire Ecology and Fire History from Tree Rings
2023-01-25 12:00 - 13:00
Dr. Monica Rother, assistant professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, will be live on Reddit’s “I Am A” page answering questions about fire ecology and fire history from tree rings.

Wilson County Forestry Association Annual Meeting
2023-01-26 18:00 | Wilson County Agriculture Center, 1806 SW Goldsboro Street, Wilson, NC, 27893, United States
Come join this event for food, speakers and a special award presentation.
Register by January 23 online at or call 252-237-0111.

Jackson County Forest Landowner Workshop
2023-01-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Southwestern Community College, 60 Almond School Rd #9544, Bryson City, NC, 28713, United States
If you own forestland and are unsure what to do next, this free workshop is for you! This workshop will cover:
• How forest planning can bring tax savings
• Growing non-timber forest products in your forest
• How to control invasive plants
• Cost-share funding that will make your forest stronger
Free property maps with registration. Lunch is provided.
Register
www.sandymushforestry.org/events
Email: lang@ecoforesters.org
Call: 828-484-6842
*Snow date February 4th

Piedmont Landowner Workshop
2023-02-02 12:00 - 19:30 | H.W. Culp Lumber Company, 44012 Highway 52, New London, NC, 28127, United States
The N.C. Tree Farm Program and the N.C. Forestry Association are co-sponsoring a landowner workshop and dinner in New London on Feb. 2. Topics include estate planning, timber taxation, carbon markets and conservation easements.
The workshop is from noon until 5 p.m. Dinner is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Register by Jan. 19.

Lighting the Fire: Planning and Executing a Prescribed Burn
2023-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | virtual via Zoom
F.L.A.M.E. (Fire Learning and Mitigation Education) Week
Join N.C. Forest Service staff and partners for a series of online webinars to explore and learn about wildfire and prescribed fire. Over a period of four days, staff and participants will discuss prescribed burning, using weather forecasts and modeling to anticipate wildfire activity, forest protection burning laws and wildfire risk in North Carolina. On the fifth day, educators can register to participate in a Project Learning Tree workshop at Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest. Participants in this workshop will visit fire-maintained areas of the forest and observe a live prescribed burn, weather permitting. To attend any portion of the FLAME Week event schedule, registration is required.
Ignite the flame for FLAME Week. Download the FLAME Week information sheet.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/BZ8SiseTqD

Forest Protection Burning Laws
2023-02-07 10:00 - 23:00 | virtual via Zoom

Turkey Hunting: Biology for Hunters, Regulations, Where to Hunt and Scouting
2023-02-07 19:00 - 20:00 | virtual via Zoom
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer three free turkey hunting webinars – one each day February 7-9. Topics will include biology, species habits, habitats, scouting, essential equipment, setup, effective shot placement, decoy placement and hunting strategies. Each hour-long class will conclude with an interactive Q&A session.
Turkey hunting is a great option for entry-level hunters, but has its challenges. Throughout the webinar series, instructors will provide a comprehensive overview about how to prepare for the hunt, what to expect, and how to execute a successful hunt while enjoying time in the wild regardless of harvest. It’s a great opportunity for novice hunters to learn how to get started as well as learn some advanced hunting tactics.
“The webinars are especially intended for those that have never hunted and lack access to a hunting mentor, although they are open to all skill levels,” said Hunting Engagement Coordinator Walter “Deet” James with the Wildlife Commission. “The webinar series will be completed over three consecutive evenings. Anyone interested in attending all three webinars must register for each class separately.”
Space is limited and pre-registration online is required. Classes will be held via Zoom. Participants will receive their Zoom link after registering via a confirmation email. The class will be recorded and a link to the recording will be emailed to registered participants by March 1.

Fire Behavior Forecasting
2023-02-08 10:00 - 11:00 | virtual via Zoom

Turkey Hunting: Firearms, Ammo, Clothing and Miscellaneous Equipment
2023-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 | virtual via Zoom

Wildfire Risk in NC
2023-02-09 10:00 - 11:00 | virtual via Zoom

Turkey Hunting: Techniques and Strategies
2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 | virtual via Zoom

Fire-focused Project Learning Tree Workshop for Educators
2023-02-10 09:00 - 16:00 | virtual via Zoom
F.L.A.M.E. (Fire Learning and Mitigation Education) Week
On the fifth day, educators can register to participate in a Project Learning Tree workshop at Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest. Participants in this workshop will visit fire-maintained areas of the forest and observe a live prescribed burn, weather permitting. To attend any portion of the FLAME Week event schedule, registration is required.
Download information sheet.
Register: http://go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_firefocus

Fueling Collaboration 3.0: Prescribed Burning in the Eastern Woodland Urban Interface
2023-02-16 11:00 - 12:30
More and more natural resource managers in the Eastern United States are looking to use prescribed fire to reduce wildfire risk and manage ecosystems located in the woodland-urban interface. Using prescribed fire in urban and suburban locations brings unique, intimidating challenges that can add to the complexity of a burn. This panel discussion will highlight success stories, common themes and lessons learned from prescribed fire programs in the woodland-urban interface.
This panel discussion counts for 1.5 Category 1 CFEs by the Society of American Foresters.
Register for the webinar here: https://www.fuelingcollab.com/register

Will a Conservation Easement Protect My Land?
2023-02-28 19:00 - 20:00
This is the second in a series of webinars offered by South Carolina Women Owning Woodlands.
Contact Janet Steele at 803-516-4209 or jmwatt@clemson.edu

The Original Firebird: Bobwhite Management in the Southeast
2023-03-01 13:00 - 14:00
Bobwhite quail are a species of conservation concern that are dependent on frequent prescribed fire in the southeastern U.S. This presentation will describe basic bobwhite life history characteristics and how prescribed fire influences bobwhite populations. Following the presentation there will be time for audience Q/A with the speaker.
Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WVfotA2nS6qT3wVTHtq82w

Sandhills Learn-and-Burn
2023-03-13 08:00 - 17:00
Registration is not yet open for this event, check back soon.
Join the Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association and ForestHer NC for an opportunity learn about burning in the Sandhills region of North Carolina. We will be burning in a longleaf pine ecosystem to maintain the diversity of native warm season grasses and restore wildlife habitat.

Controlled burns, or prescribed fire, is the planned use of fire under predetermined weather and fuel parameters to obtain specific management objectives. And sometimes, even after hours of planning, the weather decides to not cooperate. Burn managers know at least a few days in advance if fire weather is going to be good to burn. Our current burn window is May 4 through May 6. Please keep all three dates reserved as workshop possibilities. The agenda will be the same regardless of the date.
Agenda

5:00 pm: Meet at burn location
4:30 pm: Briefing and logistics
7:30 pm: On-site community dinner (provided)

For questions, contact dakota@forestguild.org
This learn-and-burn has been made possible thanks to a partnership with The Nature Conservancy.

All About Pollinators! Intro for Springtime
2023-03-16 13:00 - 14:30 | virtual via Zoom
Want to catch the buzz about pollinators? In this introduction we’ll go well beyond honeybees to learn the astonishing diversity of native pollinators and the vital roles they play in healthy ecosystems. We’ll also cover some springtime projects that will help pollinators thrive on your land.
Presenters:

Debbie Roos, Extension Agent, Agriculture – Sustainable / Organic Production, NC Cooperative Extension – Chatham County
Mike Dunn, Naturalist Educator

Click here to register

NC Bradford Pear Bounty
2023-03-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Wake Forest Public Works Building, 234 Friendship Chapel Road, Wake Forest, NC, 27587, United States
Participants who remove their Bradford Pear Trees can receive a free, native replacement tree. One tree given for each tree removed, up to 5. Before and after pictures of the Bradford Pear trees you cut down must be shown to organizers at the pick-up to receive replacement trees. Note, this program is geared toward homeowners/landowners. Trees should never be removed from property without the owner’s permission.
Replacement trees will be in 3 gallon pots. There are 200 trees available. First come, first served. Some examples of native trees that have been distributed in the past include redbud, dogwood, serviceberry, black cherry and white oak. Those who RSVP will receive a list as the pick-up date draws near.
The exchange is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required to ensure tree pick-up runs smoothly.

Carnivorous Plant Hike
2023-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428, United States
Join a park ranger at the Flytrap Trail for a hike along the trails. We will discuss the different types of carnivorous plants we have at the park, including the Venus flytrap.
Also, learn about different habitats that exist within Carolina Beach State Park and how each habitat affects the plants and animals that call the park home.
Meet at the Flytrap Trail parking area at the end of Nature Trail Lane.
This is an outside program. The trail is wheelchair accessible.

All About Callery Pear
2023-03-19 11:30 - 13:00 | virtual via Zoom
Blue Ridge PRISM is pleased to host Dr. David Coyle who will talk about Callery pear. Dr. Coyle is an Assistant Professor of Forest Health and Invasive Species with Clemson University. He will cover Callery pear, how it was introduced, applied research that has been done to show ecological impacts and effective management strategies, and give us some background on Clemson Extension’s Callery Pear Bounty Program.
