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This course meets the hunter education requirement for all first-time hunting license buyers in North Carolina. Certification is accepted in every state and province in North America. Courses are provided free of charge in all 100 counties throughout the year. Pre-registration is required for courses.  

Women Owning Woodlands (WOW) engages and educates women in stewardship of land by connecting them to resources, trusted professionals, and a community of other women. Are you a woman who owns, cares for, or is interested in learning more about woodlands? Join us for this webinar series, which will highlight sustainable forestry, forest health, and management...

Join our park naturalist and ornithologist for a 2-hour guided hike through a variety of habitat in search of seasonal birds. We will be listening and looking for as many species as possible and expect to encounter late migrants as well as wintering and local resident birds. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you...

With a focus on monarchs in the southeastern U.S., learn about the specific habitat needs of larvae and adults, including details on host and nectar plants and their ecology in this second webinar in a three-part series focused on monarchs in the Southeast. Pre-registration is not required.

Managing forest habitat for birds doesn’t have to be difficult and often aligns closely with familiar forestry practices. Learn what bird species rely on forests, why their presence is a quick and dependable indicator of forest health, and how to use this information to speak with both foresters and landowners to maximize forest productivity across...

The Central Appalachian ecoregion hosts a diverse abundance of plant and animal species. Additionally, this region is said to have the richest temperate freshwater systems across the globe. In this webinar we will look at the richness of the region through the lens of the Cheat River in West Virginia. This webinar is approved for...

Do you have what it takes to survive the outdoors? Join us as we put our survival skills to the test through a little friendly competition and challenges. This program is appropriate for all ages, though younger children will need parent/guardian assistance. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Long term research plays an invaluable role in informing natural resource management, particularly for long-lived wildlife species. However, short term and even opportunistic research can also yield important and sometimes surprising results relevant to management. Learn more in this webinar. CEU Credits/Certificate Offered: The Wildlife Society (TWS) - 1 hour TWS Category 1 Credit  ...

This webinar offered by ForestHer NC will address ways landowners can manage fields and forests to benefit a variety of wildlife species.

More than 56 million acres of land across the United States are owned and managed by Native Americans, however, many natural resource professionals are unaware of the unique history, legal status, and management of these lands. This webinar is first in a six-part series providing insights on the history of native lands and their management...

Join a ranger to learn about how fire is beneficial to the park and its ecosystems. You'll4look at some of the tools used in safe fire management and end the program with a short hike to see the effects of fire in the landscape. Meet at the Swim Lake beach.

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. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for...

Women Owning Woodlands (WOW) engages and educates women in stewardship of land by connecting them to resources, trusted professionals, and a community of other women. Are you a woman who owns, cares for, or is interested in learning more about woodlands? Join us for this webinar series, which will highlight sustainable forestry, forest health, and management...

The N.C. Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association and the Carolina Horse Park will host an education session on longleaf restoration. Topics include prescribed fire, red-cockaded woodpeckers, the Safe Harbor Program and forest management techniques to help restore longleaf habitat. Register by contacting Jesse Wimberley at jesse@sandhillspba.org or 910-603-1052.

1Learn to make some festive holiday food over the campfire. Attendees will learn several cooking techniques for preparing food over a campfire. The ranger preparing the food will a wear mask and gloves. Hand sanitizer will be available for all participants as we work within covid19 guidelines. Pre-registration is required. Call 919-778-6234 to register.