Weekend Woodpecker Hike
Weekend Woodpecker Hike
Join a ranger on a 1.5 mile hike to look for the wonderful woodpeckers of Weymouth Woods! Meet at the visitor center.
Join a ranger on a 1.5 mile hike to look for the wonderful woodpeckers of Weymouth Woods! Meet at the visitor center.
5-part webinar series on succession planning. Module 1 begins on January 22nd with recurring webinars each Wednesday following until February 19th. Topics include communication and conflict in succession, key players in succession, road mapping and goals in succession, and planning and coordination in succession. Jan 22, 2025 - 01:00 PM Central Time - Module 1...
Have you ever looked at a pine and wondered how much of it is edible? How long you could live off just a pine tree? Whether it would be healthy? Join a Ranger to learn these answers and try some for yourself! Meet at the Fews Ford picnic shelter. Pine nuts and pine straw tea...
Join a Park Technician to learn more about the woodpeckers of North Carolina and Eno River State Park. We will begin with a short lesson covering the unique adaptations and behaviors that make these birds a keystone species in the ecosystems they occupy and a brief overview of the different species found in the park,...
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...
We get it, getting started fly-fishing can be daunting! There's the lingo, flies, equipment...we'll help you make sense of it all - and maybe even save you a few (or a lot of) dollars along the way. Topics to be covered include: Selecting a fly rod/reel; Decoding fly line acronyms/line types; Understanding the balanced system;...
5-part webinar series on succession planning. Module 1 begins on January 22nd with recurring webinars each Wednesday following until February 19th. Topics include communication and conflict in succession, key players in succession, road mapping and goals in succession, and planning and coordination in succession. Jan 22, 2025 - 01:00 PM Central Time - Module 1...
Animal Tracks is an engaging program that introduces participants to wildlife through the study of animal footprints. Suitable for all ages, it includes a guided nature walk to observe and identify tracks, along with a workshop on differentiating species by their footprints. This program fosters a connection with nature, promoting environmental awareness and appreciation, and it...
Ready to try your hand (literally) at fly-fishing? Or perhaps need a refresher at fly-casting? This course is perfect for those with zero experience, those 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 -they're awesome- will...
You are invited to join NCWF Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter and NCWRC Wildlife Biologist, Falyn Owens, for a presentation discussing the importance of incorporating native plants into your landscape to provide essential food sources for birds and offer much-needed shelter for nesting sites. Native plants are the ideal bird feeders, providing seeds...
ire is an integral component of southern forests. Especially in some pine systems that have developed adaptations to frequent fires and even depend on it to thrive. Fires can naturally occur but can also be intentionally set as a forest management tool. Prescribed fire is a planned and controlled application of fire to achieve specific...
5-part webinar series on succession planning. Module 1 begins on January 22nd with recurring webinars each Wednesday following until February 19th. Topics include communication and conflict in succession, key players in succession, road mapping and goals in succession, and planning and coordination in succession. Jan 22, 2025 - 01:00 PM Central Time - Module 1...
Wildlife Biologist and Regenerative Farmer Lindsay Dyal joins NCWF Union County Wildlife Chapter to discuss behavioral state resource selection of wild pigs in the US Southeast. Linsday will discuss the home ranges and interactions between wild pigs and their environment including foraging, resting, and traveling. Invasive wild pigs are generalists and have the potential to...
Join us at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park for a beginner bird hike! During this hike we will discuss common birds in the area and beginner birding tips as we look for birds along the trail. Binoculars will NOT be provided on this hike, so please bring your own. This program will include a...
Fly on over to the park Visitor Center to take part in the 2025 NC Bird Count! This community citizen science opportunity is open to all ages and birding skill levels. We will collect park bird data for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather!
You are invited to join NCWF Concord Wildlife Alliance Chapter and Central Carolinas Master Naturalist Tori Strunk for a crash course in native winter tree identification. Tree enthusiasts of all ability levels are welcome to attend this slow-paced winter tree walk. Trees and other native plants are the foundation of the terrestrial food web. Trees...
Join a Park Ranger on a hike along the Riverbluff’s Trail to identify and count birds. All bird sightings will become part of a national database used by scientists to track changes in bird populations over time. The hike is 1.2 miles in length and will take around 2 hours to complete. To sign up...
Weather permitting, we will be meeting at the end of the road at Bean Shoals at the picnic shelter. Learn about our nation's national bird, the Bald Eagle, their home in the park, and what makes them so special! Please sign up by emailing pilot.mountain@ncparks.gov
Who gives a hoot? You will learn about some of our owl species, their habitats, and tips of what you can do to help these night watchers. Optional: Bring your own flashlights to use on the trail. Trail: < 1/2-mile, easy Meet on the back deck at the Visitor Center. PROGRAM IS WEATHER DEPENDENT. Contact...
5-part webinar series on succession planning. Module 1 begins on January 22nd with recurring webinars each Wednesday following until February 19th. Topics include communication and conflict in succession, key players in succession, road mapping and goals in succession, and planning and coordination in succession. Jan 22, 2025 - 01:00 PM Central Time - Module 1...
Discover how to explore nature with amazing apps on your phone! 10am. No limit on participants.
Join our comprehensive Introductory Fishing Workshop designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge for a successful start in fishing. NCWRC instructors will guide you through a variety of topics, ensuring you feel confident and prepared for your fishing adventures. Topics Covered Include: Licensing & Regulations Equipment & Tackle Fishing Knots Rigging and...
Join a park ranger to learn about prescribed fires and the equipment wildland firefighters use. Appropriate for all ages and registration is not required. For further information or questions please email mitchell.mckenney@ncparks.gov.
Join us at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park for a beginner orienteering program! During this program we will discuss how to use a compass and how to navigate with the compass over terrain. We will complete a short navigation course at the end to tie our skills together! A limited number of compasses will...
Webinar #1 Biology for Hunters, Regulations, Where to Hunt and Scouting WEBINAR MUST READ! 1. Webinar login link will be emailed to all registrants following the close of registration. 2. Do not share your webinar link with anyone as capacity is limited. 3. Post-webinar Q&A sessions will be limited to topic only. 4. Webinar recordings will...
Webinar #2 Firearms, Ammo, Clothing, Footwear and Misc. Equipment WEBINAR MUST READ! 1. Webinar login link will be emailed to all registrants following the close of registration. 2. Do not share your webinar link with anyone as capacity is limited. 3. Post-webinar Q&A sessions will be limited to topic only. 4. Webinar recordings will be distributed...
This program will go over everything Black Bears discussing the type native to North Carolina, habitat, and most importantly the signs of black bears. Meet in the auditorium for a 30-minute indoor session followed by a 45-minute outdoor potion where guests look for the different signs. Target audience - adults and children 8 yrs &...
Webinar #3 Hunting Techniques and Strategies WEBINAR MUST READ! 1. Webinar login link will be emailed to all registrants following the close of registration. 2. Do not share your webinar link with anyone as capacity is limited. 3. Post-webinar Q&A sessions will be limited to topic only. 4. Webinar recordings will be distributed to all registrants...