N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that “bite back” such as sundews, bladderworts, butterworts, pitcher plants, and the Venus fly trap. Meet at the end of Nature Trail Lane.

Join members of the Forsyth Audubon Society and Park rangers as they count and document migrating raptors including hawks, falcons, eagles and osprey. Learn about the history of migrating raptors, and use a pair of binoculars to see them for yourself.

This workshop will focus on trout life history, habitat needs, and trout management in North Carolina with an emphasis on Brook Trout conservation.  Participants will learn about general spin-fishing and fly-fishing methods, knot tying, fishing tips, trout regulations and finding places to go fishing.

Join members of the Forsyth Audubon Society and Park rangers as they count and document migrating raptors including hawks, falcons, eagles and osprey. Learn about the history of migrating raptors, and use a pair of binoculars to see them for yourself.

Learn what items you should always carry with you when hiking.

Coastal North Carolina is home to many species of breeding birds, as well as species that migrate through the area on their way back to their wintering grounds further south. This workshop will consist of a hike through various habitats at Cool Springs to identify migrant and resident birds.

This Deer Processing Seminar includes video demonstrations and discussions on  field dressing, taxidermy, skinning, safe meat handling and basic home processing.

Come join our experienced and knowledgeable instructors for a day of fun and learning as they introduce you to the basics of fly-fishing. Equipment and materials provided. Bring a lunch and non-slip shoes or waders if you have them. Limited to 6 participants. Ages 12 and up.

This workshop will focus on trout life history, habitat needs, and trout management in North Carolina with an emphasis on Brook Trout conservation.  Participants will learn about general spin-fishing and fly-fishing methods, knot tying, fishing tips, trout regulations and finding places to go fishing.

Learn to identify 10 common tree species and discuss the basics of photosynthesis, biochemistry and the process of leaf color change. Registration required.

Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that “bite back” such as sundews, bladderworts, butterworts, pitcher plants, and the Venus fly trap. Meet at the end of Nature Trail Lane.

Learn how to identify deciduous trees as their leaves change color in the fall. Come prepared for an easy to moderate one-hour guided hike.

Learn about the techniques used in the field to study mountain streams and the fish and wildlife that inhabit them. Workshop will include survey and identification of fish and aquatic insects, and information on trout management and the factors affecting mountain waterways.

This class is designed as a fun and easy way for beginning fly anglers to give fly-casting a try. It's also good for those with some experience casting a fly rod who want to refine their skills. Instructors will guide you through the roll cast and basic cast using Joan Wulff’s method of fly-casting that...

Fishing is a great way to bring families together to create lifelong memories. This workshop teaches 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 you started on the path to creating an outdoor adventure and cherished...

Practice your fly-fishing skills on the Little River in DuPont State Recreational Forest under the supervision and experienced eyes of our fly-fishing instructors. Learn about Delayed Harvest regulations, wading, reading the water, fly selection, presentation, casting, knots and stream entomology during a fun and relaxed morning of fishing. Equipment and materials provided. Meet at the...

Angling for trout with a dry fly is challenging but rewarding. Learn the techniques and tactics to enhance your fly fishing experience. This course will include sections on equipment, presentation skills for dry flies, selecting the best dry fly for the situation and adapting to selective trout. Ages 12 and up.

The Big Sit is a fun way to count and identify as many birds as possible from a designated area for an extended period of time.

Learn the basics of fly tying during this introductory level class. Work at your own pace to tie a basic pattern. Equipment and materials provided. Ages 12 and up.

Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that “bite back” such as sundews, bladderworts, butterworts, pitcher plants, and the Venus fly trap. Meet at the end of Nature Trail Lane.

Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that “bite back” such as sundews, bladderworts, butterworts, pitcher plants, and the Venus fly trap. Meet at the end of Nature Trail Lane.

Practice your fly-fishing skills on the East Fork French Broad River under the supervision and experienced eyes of our fly-fishing instructors. Learn about Delayed Harvest regulations, wading, reading the water, fly selection, presentation, casting, knots and stream entomology during a fun and relaxed morning of fishing.  Equipment and materials provided.  Meet at the Exxon/Kountry Mart...

This workshop, designed for formal and non-formal educators, explores North Carolina’s bat species including current research on white-nose syndrome. CEU and EEC credits are available upon workshop completion. Criteria III credits are available upon completion of workshop.

Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that “bite back” such as sundews, bladderworts, butterworts, pitcher plants, and the Venus fly trap. Meet at the end of Nature Trail Lane.

This tour gives landowners the opportunity to learn from other landowners who are managing longleaf pine stands. The tour will focus on mid-story hardwood removal on 60+ acres. For more information, contact Jesse Wimberley Sandhills Area Land Trust Outreach Coordinator at 910-603-1052 or jesse@sandhillslandtrust.org.

Bring a camera, running shoes and your competitive spirit. Your team will stalk, find and photograph wildlife and their signs and earn points to win prizes. Only one camera per team needed. Teams can consist of 1-5 members. All ages.

Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that “bite back” such as sundews, bladderworts, butterworts, pitcher plants, and the Venus fly trap. Meet at the end of Nature Trail Lane.

This is the perfect introductory class for beginners. Topics include casting theory, mechanics and practice techniques. Experienced instructors teach the overhead cast, roll cast and the art of false casting. This class is held at Lake Imaging in DuPont State Recreational Forest. All equipment and materials are provided. Bring a lunch. Ages 12 and up.

Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree K-8 Curriculum Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with the PLT K-8 Activity Guide which includes 96 activities correlated to the N.C. Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. The PLT activity guides are provided free of charge...

This webinar features a new approach to organizing landowner and public educational tours and presentations with peer-to-peer interaction and mediated learning by natural resources professionals. Join the webinar by clicking here

Learn about trout life history, habitat needs, trout management, spin-fishing and fly-fishing methods, knot tying, fishing tips, trout regulations and finding places to go fishing.

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.

Join our experienced instructors for a day of fun as you learn the basics of fly-fishing. Topics include appropriate equipment, knots, casting techniques and aquatic entomology. Equipment and materials provided. Bring a lunch and non-slip shoes or waders. Limited to 6 participants. For ages 12 and up.

Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that “bite back” such as sundews, bladderworts, butterworts, pitcher plants, and the Venus fly trap. Meet at the end of Nature Trail Lane.

Join us on October 27 as we tour Waukegan Farms and learn management practices that landowners can implement to transform a diamond in the rough to a Tree Farm that meets their objectives. Laura and Maurice Hull, 2011 N.C. Tree Farmers of the Year, will host the N.C. Tree Farm Program’s 2018 Annual Meeting at...

Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that “bite back” such as sundews, bladderworts, butterworts, pitcher plants, and the Venus fly trap. Meet at the end of Nature Trail Lane.

Learn about trout life history, habitat needs, trout management, spin-fishing and fly-fishing methods, knot tying, fishing tips, trout regulations and finding places to go fishing.

Learn the basics of fly-fishing. Topics covered will include equipment, knots, casting techniques and aquatic entomology. Equipment and materials provided. Bring a lunch and non-slip shoes or waders. Ages 12 and up.

Meet a Park Ranger at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. for a short hike to learn about the trees found in South Mountains State Park.  Identify 10 common trees and learn why leaves change colors as the trees prepare for fall and winter.