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UID:18247-1743843600-1743850800@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:N.C. Bradford Pear Bounty Tree Exchange: Elizabeth City
DESCRIPTION:This program encourages homeowners to remove their landscape Bradford pear or other planted cultivars of Pyrus calleryana (e.g.\, Chanticleer\, Cleveland Select\, Aristocrat) and replace them with free\, native trees. Homeowners who want to participate in this event must pre-register and bring proof of tree removal to the event. Replacement trees are in 3-gallon containers and there are many native species to choose from. Up to 5 pear trees can be removed for up to 5 free replacements. First come first serve for tree species selection. \nThis exchange is free and open to the public\, pre-registration is required to ensure tree pick-up runs smoothly.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/n-c-bradford-pear-bounty-tree-exchange-elizabeth-city/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T150000
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UID:18242-1743847200-1743865200@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Party for the Pine: The Old Tree is turning 477!
DESCRIPTION:Join the celebration for the oldest known living longleaf pine\, learn how prescribed fire keeps the longleaf forest healthy and appreciate the natural beauty of the Sandhills of North Carolina. \nExplore an Old Growth Forest\, speak with local educators and conservationists\, eat food\, listen to live music\, and so much more! \n\nBirthday Cake\nGuided Hikes to the Old Tree\nLive Music\nLive Prescribed Burn\nGames\nRaffles\nVendors
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/party-for-the-pine-the-old-tree-is-turning-477/
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:20250407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T160000
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UID:18249-1744030800-1744041600@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Hurricane Helene Forest Recovery Workshop: Hendersonville
DESCRIPTION:Forest landowners suffered a tremendous loss of investment when Hurricane Helene leveled 822\,000 acres of forestland. Many have been scrambling to determine what options are available to restore their forests to something desirable and manageable. In this workshop\, N.C. State Extension Forestry will present information on the following topics to help landowners more successfully recover: \n\nTaxes and Investment Decisions in the Wake of Hurricane Helene\nCost Share Opportunities and Resources Available for Recovery\nForest Management After Hurricane Helene\nFire Prevention and FireWise After Hurricane Helene\n\nThere is no cost for this event. Seating is limited to 50 attendees. All participants must register by calling the Henderson County office at 828-697-4891. For more information\, please contact Western Area Forestry Agent Nathan Gatlin via email at npgatlin@ncsu.edu or by phone at 336-651-7330.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/hurricane-helene-forest-recovery-workshop-hendersonville/
LOCATION:Henderson County Extension Office\, 100 Jackson Park Road\, Hendersonville\, NC\,  28792\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T160000
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UID:18259-1744124400-1744128000@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Frog Frenzy
DESCRIPTION:Batrachology or bust! It’s not easy being green\, but frogs sure love it! In this program you will learn about some of the frogs we get to see and hear around the park\, their life cycles\, and some of their natural features that make them so unique. We will experiment with different objects to recreate our own frog sounds\, their jumping habits\, and so much more! Ribbit! Registration required.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/frog-frenzy/
LOCATION:Hammocks Beach State Park\, 1572 Hammocks Beach Road\, Swansboro\, NC\, 28584\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T210000
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UID:18263-1744315200-1744318800@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Night Hike at Gorges
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the nocturnal animals in Gorges State Park! We will be exploring the trail after dark with flashlights to look for animal eye-shine and to listen for sounds in the night. Stay at the Park Visitor Center after the hike for a small campfire and smores. We will be meeting at the Outdoor Amphitheater behind the Visitor Center building. \nThis program is being presented in collaboration with the 2025 NC Science Festival.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/night-hike-at-gorges/
LOCATION:Gorges State Park\, 976 Grassy Ridge Road\, Sapphire\, NC\, 28774\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T170000
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UID:18261-1744385400-1744390800@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Burn\, Baby\, Burn!
DESCRIPTION:Join a Ranger on a one mile hike around the site of a prescribed burn at Occoneechee Mountain to learn about prescribed fire\, how we use it to improve the ecosystem\, and how it can make future wildfires less dangerous. Meet at the Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area parking lot. Wear hiking shoes and bring water; this program may include hiking off trail. \nSpaces are limited\, and registration is required. To sign up\, call (984) 250-1370 or click the Register button to email eno.river@ncparks.gov. Please include the number of guests in your party and a phone number where you can be reached if the event is changed or canceled.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/burn-baby-burn/
LOCATION:Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area\, 625 Virginia Cates Road\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T193000
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CREATED:20250401T191459Z
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UID:18265-1744394400-1744399800@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Science for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Mushroom science\, or mycology\, is a fascinating subject with a dab of mystery\, beauty\, and… slime? These hardy forest dwellers aren’t animals\, plants\, or molds—so what are they? Whether you like mushrooms on your pizza or have been spooked by a fairy ring\, kids of all ages will enjoy learning more about fungal science at this program. \nAttendees should come ready for quiet observation and active analysis\, and they are welcome to bring in samples of mushrooms from their own property. Place any samples in a paper bag\, and do not ingest any mushrooms found\, as they may be poisonous. \nPlease note: collecting mushrooms is prohibited in North Carolina State Parks. There will be no foray as part of this program. \n 
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/mushroom-science-for-beginners/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000
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CREATED:20250401T185253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T180721Z
UID:18254-1744452000-1744462800@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Yancey and Mitchell County Post-Helene Forestry Event
DESCRIPTION:Yancey and Mitchell County Landowners: Are you still wondering what to do with your damaged forest? Come learn from agencies\, non-profits and businesses about what resources are available to landowners. \nTopics Include:\n• Wildfire Mitigation\n• Debris Removal and Forest Mulching\n• Forest Restoration\n• Non-native Invasive Species Control\n• Stream Restoration\n• Landslide Seeding \nRegister for FREE\, lunch included.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/yancey-and-mitchell-county-post-helene-forestry-event/
LOCATION:Burnsville Town Center\, 6 South Main Street\,\, Burnsville\, NC\, 28714\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T153000
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UID:18267-1744639200-1744644600@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Spring into Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Join a Ranger on a one and a half mile hike along Pump Station trail to look for some of the mushrooms that may be springing up around the park. We may find a common one\, or something you have never seen before\, but either way\, this hike will make you more of a fungi! \nMeet at the upper parking lot of Pump Station access; wear hiking shoes and bring water. \nSpaces are limited\, and registration is required. To sign up\, call (984) 250-1370 or click the Register button to email eno.river@ncparks.gov. Please include the number of guests in your party and a phone number where you can be reached if the event is changed or canceled.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/spring-into-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Eno River State Park\, 6101 Cole Mill Road\, Durham\, NC\, 27705\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T153000
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CREATED:20250401T175215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T175215Z
UID:18240-1744812000-1744817400@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Spotted Lanternfly in North America: Insights\, Impacts\, and Preparing for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the biology and management of the invasive spotted lanternfly\, debunk common myths and gain updates on how human-mediated transport is driving its spread. Experts will share the latest findings on cold tolerance thresholds and their role in assessing the risk of northward expansion.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/webinar-spotted-lanternfly-in-north-america-insights-impacts-and-preparing-for-the-future/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T110000
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CREATED:20250401T191906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T191906Z
UID:18269-1744882200-1744887600@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Spring Migration at the Eno
DESCRIPTION:Join a Park Technician on a guided hike around the Piper Cox House and Buckquarter Creek trail during spring bird migration to look for migratory birds and year-round residents of Eno River. Meet at the Piper-Cox House parking lot\, second right past the entry gate. Wear hiking shoes and dress for the weather. \nSpaces are limited\, so registration is required. To sign up\, call (984) 250-1370 or click the Register button to email eno.river@ncparks.gov. Include the number of guests in your party and a phone number where you can be reached if there are changes to the event.
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/spring-migration-at-the-eno/
LOCATION:Eno River State Park\, 6101 Cole Mill Road\, Durham\, NC\, 27705\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T150000
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CREATED:20250401T192651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T192651Z
UID:18273-1745483400-1745506800@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:N.C. Tree Farm Program Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The N.C. Tree Farm Program will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting on April 24 at First Fruits Farm in Louisburg. Register by mail or online by April 14. \nThe Annual Meeting includes a field tour focused on agritourism\, pond management\, bird and wildlife habitat\, and sustained yield forest management. The awards ceremony will recognize our volunteers’ contributions\, the Inspector of the Year and the Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year. \nFirst Fruits Farm is a 1\,000-acre farm founded by former NFL player Jason Brown. Rooted in faith and service\, the farm’s mission is to fight hunger and promote health by growing and donating fresh\, nutritious food to those in need. Since its inception\, First Fruits Farm has provided more than 2 million pounds of produce to communities across North Carolina. \nLearn more about First Fruits Farm and the Brown family in these features on CBS’s On the Road With Steve Hartman\, NBC’s Today and the PBS’s Growing a Greener World
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/n-c-tree-farm-program-annual-meeting-5/
LOCATION:First Fruits Farm\, 2805 E. River Road\, Louisburg\, NC\, 27549\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="N.C. Tree Farm Program":MAILTO:nctreefarm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T193000
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UID:18244-1745515800-1745523000@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Basic Chainsaw Safety & Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:FIND Outdoors is excited to host a chainsaw safety course\, presented by STIHL. Attendees will learn: \n\nThe operator’s PPE (What to wear\, what not to wear\, OSHA requirements and further recommendations)\nChainsaw features and functions. (Safety features\, how to use\, when to use\, etc)\nBasic Operation (How to start\, how to hold\, how to make basic cuts\, reactive forces)\nBasic Maintenance (Chain sharpening\, chain replacement\, air filters\, fuel filters\, spark plugs)
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/basic-chainsaw-safety-maintenance/
LOCATION:FIND Outdoors\, 49 Pisgah Hwy\, Suite 4\, Pisgah Forest\, NC\, 28768\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213634
CREATED:20250401T192155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T192155Z
UID:18271-1745760600-1745764200@www.nctreefarm.org
SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a ranger on a hike on Raymond Fisher Pond Trail to find and identify spring ephemeral wildflowers of Gorges State Park. Be prepared for a 1.6 mile hike and dress for the weather.  \nMeet at Rainbow Falls Trailhead. 
URL:https://www.nctreefarm.org/event/wildflower-walk-4/
LOCATION:Gorges State Park\, 976 Grassy Ridge Road\, Sapphire\, NC\, 28774\, United States
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