N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Join this 1.5-mile guided hike on the Paint Hill tract to find the rare Sandhills pyxie moss, a species only known to exist in a handful of counties in the Carolinas. This moss is typically our first spring bloomer, so we may get a sneak preview of the wildflower season to come.

Learn to identify trees once they have lost their leaves. Dress for the weather and a hike. Meet at the upper lot at the Cole Mill Access. Pre-register at 919-383-1686.

Extension Specialists from N.C. State University will provide timely information on tax issues that relate to woodland owners and tips for estate planning. Register HERE.

Learn the basics of pine and hardwood management with tips on managing for the future. For more information or to participate in this course, click on a county name below to contact a county Extension office: Anson County Cherokee County Cleveland County Cumberland County Franklin County Gates County Harnett County Lee County Mitchell County Moore...

Learn why Pilot Mountain State Park staff conduct prescribed fires and see firsthand effects of fire on this mountainous landscape.  

All unlicensed sportsmen and sportswomen must successfully complete a hunter education course before they can hunt in North Carolina or purchase a hunting license. This course covers hunter responsibility, wildlife conservation and management, firearms, wildlife identification, survival and first aid, specialty hunting, and tree stand safety. The course is accepted in every state and province...

Harvesting longleaf pine trees for the naval store industry led to its decline from 90 million acres to 3 million acres, and it needs our help! On this two-mile hike, we will explore our longleaf pine forest and try to get a better understanding of its use in history and why it is important to...

Enjoy a day of celebrating Aldo Leopold, the father of wildlife conservation. Throughout the day, there will be fun activities that teach people about their connections to the land, such as a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, films, Sand County Almanac readings, building Leopold benches, nature hikes, birding walks, tours of the historic mill, environmental and...

Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started and don't have a hunting mentor. Topics include: biology, hunting methods, calling and decoys, firearm and ammo selection, camouflage clothing, and cleaning and cooking your gobbler.

Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started and don't have a hunting mentor. Topics include: biology, hunting methods, calling and decoys, firearm and ammo selection, camouflage clothing, and cleaning and cooking your gobbler.

Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started and don't have a hunting mentor. Topics include: biology, hunting methods, calling and decoys, firearm and ammo selection, camouflage clothing, and cleaning and cooking your gobbler.

Learn about forest health with emphasis on a few basic pest principles, an example of each threat and some simple practices to help ensure your woodland remains healthy and productive. For more information or to participate in this course, click on a county name below to contact a county Extension office: Anson County Cherokee County...

Join a ranger for a one-mile hike through the old growth longleaf pine forest at the Boyd Tract. Park at the Weymouth Center: 555 E. Connecticut Ave.  

Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started and don’t have a hunting mentor. Topics include: biology, hunting tactics, calling and decoys including tips and strategies for dealing with stubborn, hard to hunt gobblers. This event will be held at N.C. State University...

Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started and don't have a hunting mentor. Topics include: biology, hunting methods, calling and decoys, firearm and ammo selection, camouflage clothing, and cleaning and cooking your gobbler.

Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started and don't have a hunting mentor. Topics include: biology, hunting methods, calling and decoys, firearm and ammo selection, camouflage clothing, and cleaning and cooking your gobbler.

Learn about wildlife and your woodlands with a focus on wildlife habitat requirements and enhancing habitat for game and non-game wildlife. For more information or to participate in this course, click on a county name below to contact a county Extension office: Anson County Cherokee County Cleveland County Cumberland County Franklin County Gates County Harnett...

Everybody poops, including all the critters of the forest! Join us for an indoor presentation to learn how you can identify which animal left that scat.

Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started and don't have a hunting mentor. Topics include: biology, hunting methods, calling and decoys, firearm and ammo selection, camouflage clothing, and cleaning and cooking your gobbler.

Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started and don't have a hunting mentor. Topics include: biology, hunting methods, calling and decoys, firearm and ammo selection, camouflage clothing, and cleaning and cooking your gobbler.

Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started and don't have a hunting mentor. Topics include: biology, hunting methods, calling and decoys, firearm and ammo selection, camouflage clothing, and cleaning and cooking your gobbler.

Enjoy a hike in the dark among the longleaf pines. Please bring a flashlight.

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...

Whether you want to gain new skills or improve existing techniques, this workshop provides a thorough overview of fly tying, fly casting and fly fishing. Experienced instructors emphasize the importance of basic casting techniques and offer one-on-one instruction to help participants become better fly-fishing anglers. Participants will try out their news skills on the center’s...

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 NC Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. The PLT activity guides are provided free of charge...

Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started and don't have a hunting mentor. Topics include: biology, hunting methods, calling and decoys, firearm and ammo selection, camouflage clothing, and cleaning and cooking your gobbler.

The Green Growth Toolbox was developed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and is a non-regulatory tool that communicates recommendations about conserving priority wildlife habitats that are declining, through land use planning methods. The goal of the Green Growth Toolbox is to keep species from becoming endangered. The Toolbox provides information on conservation development incentives...

Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started and don't have a hunting mentor. Topics include: biology, hunting methods, calling and decoys, firearm and ammo selection, camouflage clothing, and cleaning and cooking your gobbler.

Hop on board for a tour of a well-managed woodland. Forestry professionals and expert landowners will be on hand as we showcase the practices and methods that give results. Topics for discussion include prescribed fire for wildlife management, woodland management practices and using herbicides. Meet at Union Chapel Church, 6479 Raleigh Rd., Kittrell, N.C. Register...

Join a ranger for a 2-mile hike through recently burned areas of the Weymouth tract and learn about the effects of prescribed fire in the forest.