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SUMMARY:Registration Opens for Certified Burner Class
DESCRIPTION:The N.C. Forest Service will offer a Certified Burner Training course on Oct. 23-25. Registration opens on Sept. 1. The class will likely fill up quickly\, so be sure to register today! \nLearn more about the class HERE.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/registration-opens-for-certified-burner-class/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230909
DTSTAMP:20260524T222710
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UID:15012-1693958400-1694217599@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Longleaf 101: North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:The Longleaf 101 Academy will provide expert instruction from The Longleaf Alliance and featured guest speakers in “all things longleaf”. The course will consist of both classroom and field learning to begin or enhance your longleaf education\, no matter your experience level. \nLongleaf 101 will guide participants through a wide range of topics: \n\n cultural and natural history\n fire and longleaf\n site preparation\n proper planting techniques\n deriving income from longleaf products\n converting to longleaf\n restoring groundcover\n managing for wildlife objectives\n topics of local significance
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/longleaf-101-north-carolina/
LOCATION:Aberdeen Lake Recreation Center\, 301 Lake Park Crossing\, Aberdeen\, NC\, 28315\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T120000
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SUMMARY:Healthy Habitats for Healthy Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Habitat biodiversity and connectivity are intricately tied to species populations and the ability to mitigate many wildlife diseases. From backyard songbirds with conjunctivitis to white-tailed deer with hemorrhagic disease\, forests and their stewards can play an important role in the health of native wildlife. \nPresenter Sarah Van de Berg is the wildlife health biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. She started her wildlife biology career chasing weasels around the woods for the State of Connecticut and joined the NCWRC wildlife health program in 2019. While she spends most of her time behind a desk supporting the agency’s disease research efforts\, her favorite days are the ones that leave her boots muddy and her clothes smelling of bug spray.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/healthy-habitats-for-healthy-wildlife/
LOCATION:virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T100000
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UID:15267-1694253600-1694257200@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Carnivorous Plant Hike
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlso\, 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. \nPre-registration not required. Meet at the Flytrap Trail parking area at the end of Nature Trail Lane. \nThis is an outside program. The trail is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/carnivorous-plant-hike-54/
LOCATION:Carolina Beach State Park\, 1010 State Park Road\, Carolina Beach\, NC\, 28428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T150000
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CREATED:20230830T220350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T220350Z
UID:15265-1694354400-1694358000@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:See what’s blooming along the trails this time of year on this 1.5-mile walk. \nPre-registration is not required. Meet at the visitor center.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/wildflower-walk-3/
LOCATION:Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve\, 1024 Ft. Bragg Road\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T222710
CREATED:20230830T222237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T222237Z
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SUMMARY:Carnivorous Plant Hike
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlso\, 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. \nPre-registration not required. Meet at the Flytrap Trail parking area at the end of Nature Trail Lane. \nThis is an outside program. The trail is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/carnivorous-plant-hike-55/
LOCATION:Carolina Beach State Park\, 1010 State Park Road\, Carolina Beach\, NC\, 28428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T193000
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UID:15278-1694885400-1694892600@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Canoe Hike
DESCRIPTION:We will be learning the basics of canoeing and then trying out our new skills by maneuvering through the cypress swamp. This is a slow and calm paddling experience and great for beginners or for those who want to get a closer look at the cypress trees. \nRegistration is required; click the Register button or email carvers.creek@ncparks.gov or call (910) 436-4681 to reserve your spot. \nThere is a limit of 10 participants for this program. Participants must be at least 8 years old to participate. \nMeet at the rain shelter. Please allow approximately 15 minutes to walk from the parking lot.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/canoe-hike-2/
LOCATION:Carvers Creek State Park\, 2505 Long Valley Road\, Spring Lake\, NC\, 28390\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T080000
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CREATED:20230830T222859Z
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UID:15276-1695196800-1695204000@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Third Wednesday Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join park staff to look for resident and visiting birds on a guided bird walk\, from 8-10 a.m.\, at Carolina Beach State Park. No experience is necessary; all are welcome. \nPre-registration is not required. Plan to meet at the marina\, and we will walk from there. The hike will be approximately 2 miles long over flat terrain and run for approximately 2 hours. \nBring your own binoculars\, drinking water and insect repellent.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/third-wednesday-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Carolina Beach State Park\, 1010 State Park Road\, Carolina Beach\, NC\, 28428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T090000
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UID:15281-1695459600-1695474000@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Identification of Trees of the Piedmont
DESCRIPTION:The abundant trees and forests are among the appealing aspects of central North Carolina. With the right tools and some careful observation\, identifying the species of trees around you provides a way to better understand and appreciate your environment. Knowing a tree’s identity can help you make appropriate management decisions\, including diagnosing problems\, determining if it is invasive\, or assessing how species can support wildlife. While smartphone identification apps are improving\, their accuracy is usually limited to the genus level\, and that accuracy is dependent on the quality and context of the photo. Relying on phone apps also degrades observational skills that cultivate a deeper appreciation of nature. Instead\, we should learn how to identify local trees by carefully observing the morphology and form of their leaves\, bark\, flowers\, and fruit. \nJoin Matt Jones (Extension Horticulture Agent) and the Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County for a hand-on workshop about how to identify trees in the North Carolina Piedmont. Participants will learn about plant morphology and the terminology helpful for identification\, as well as how to find and use dichotomous keys for plants in our region. We’ll then practice using these keys in the classroom with sample tree parts. The workshop will conclude with a brief hike at White Pines Nature Preserve to learn about some of the field characters to ID local trees. \nQUESTIONS? Contact N.C. Cooperative Extension\, Chatham County Center by calling 919-542-8202 or email matt_jones@ncsu.edu
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/identification-of-trees-of-the-piedmont/
LOCATION:Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center\, 1192 U.S. 64 Business\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T222710
CREATED:20230830T222433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T222433Z
UID:15272-1695463200-1695466800@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Carnivorous Plant Hike
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlso\, 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. \nPre-registration not required. Meet at the Flytrap Trail parking area at the end of Nature Trail Lane. \nThis is an outside program. The trail is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/carnivorous-plant-hike-56/
LOCATION:Carolina Beach State Park\, 1010 State Park Road\, Carolina Beach\, NC\, 28428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T222710
CREATED:20230921T212333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T214357Z
UID:15393-1695466800-1695481200@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Mountain Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Gorges State Park in a celebration of the 2023 Monarch Butterfly Migration! Gorges State Park lies along the monarch’s migratory route\, and the butterflies can be seen at the park during this time\, flying on their way south to the high-elevation fir forests in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt\, where they overwinter until early spring. There will be educational programming\, kids crafts and activities\, native plants\, food trucks\, music and more!
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/monarch-mountain-festival/
LOCATION:Gorges State Park\, 976 Grassy Ridge Road\, Sapphire\, NC\, 28774\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T222710
CREATED:20230921T163328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T163328Z
UID:15358-1695754800-1695760200@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Waterfowl Hunting 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about waterfowl hunting or looking to up your game? \nThe N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and Ducks Unlimited will host a free online seminar on waterfowl hunting\, followed by a question and answer session. \nThis webinar is part of the Getting Started Outdoors (GSO) hunter education series. The series is geared toward beginners who are new to hunting\, but all are welcome. \nClick the link below to register and receive the meeting link and the full details. \nContact Walter (Deet) James\, Jr. with any questions at Walter.James@ncwildlife.org or call (984) 202-1387. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/waterfowl-hunting-101-webinar/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T222710
CREATED:20230921T220725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T220743Z
UID:15399-1695819600-1695823200@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Bat Management and Fire in the Southeast: Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Bats are important to forested ecosystems and often interact with fire. Recently\, several bat species have been placed on the Endangered Species list. This webinar will describe the bats in the Southern region that have been listed\, and will summarize how these bats can be affected by wildland fire\, and the regulatory requirements that may affect prescribed burning. We will also provide an overview of the current DoD Bat strategy in support of their military and conservation missions. Additional resources that will be helpful to land managers will be provided. Following the presentation there will be time for audience Q&A with the speakers. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/the-intersection-between-bat-management-and-fire-in-the-southeast-webinar/
LOCATION:virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T222710
CREATED:20230830T222605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T222605Z
UID:15274-1696068000-1696071600@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Carnivorous Plant Hike
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlso\, 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. \nPre-registration not required. Meet at the Flytrap Trail parking area at the end of Nature Trail Lane. \nThis is an outside program. The trail is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/carnivorous-plant-hike-57/
LOCATION:Carolina Beach State Park\, 1010 State Park Road\, Carolina Beach\, NC\, 28428\, United States
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