America’s Boating Course 3 Boating Safety Course

John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, United States

The basic boating knowledge topics include: Introduction to Boating Boating Law Boat Safety Equipment Safe Boating Navigation Trailering, Storing and Protecting Your Boat Hunting and Fishing, Water-skiing and River Boating...

Free

Fly Fishing 101

South Mountains State Park 3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, United States

Get Hooked! Join a volunteer angler for an introductory class on fly fishing. Please bring all personal equipment. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants....

Tackle Rigging for Fly Fishing

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Rigging tackle is one of the most important components of fly fishing. Learn how to create different tackle setups for fly fishing in a variety of situations. Create dropper rigs,...

Wildflower Walk: Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain State Park 9872 Hwy 105 S (Suite #6), Banner Elk, NC, United States

Join a park ranger for a guided wildflower walk in Grandfather Mountain State Park. Grandfather Mountain produces an amazing variety of wildflowers, which change from week to week, so join...

Free

Birding Hike

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Take a short hike through the Pisgah National Forest as we learn to identify common bird species. This class is designed for the beginner birder. Good shoes, water & a...

Black Bears

Mount Mitchell State Park 2388 State Highway 128, Burnsville, NC, United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between the grizzly bear and the black bear. Learn their different behaviors, food sources and what to do if you see one. Start Location:...

Park Invaders

Eno River State Park 6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC, United States

Native, non-native or invasive? Join our park naturalist for a hike on Buckquarter Creek Trail to identify invasive species that bloom, crawl, and creep in the park. Bring work gloves...

Wildflower Walk: Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain State Park 9872 Hwy 105 S (Suite #6), Banner Elk, NC, United States

Join a park ranger for a guided wildflower walk in Grandfather Mountain State Park. Grandfather Mountain produces an amazing variety of wildflowers, which change from week to week, so join...

Fire in the Toolbox

Weymouth Woods 1024 N Fort Bragg Rd, Southern Pines, NC, United States

Join a ranger to learn how land managers use fire as a tool to benefit plant and animal communities. See some of the tools used and planning that takes place...

Introduction to Pier Fishing

John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, United States

This is a two-part program consisting of a 1.5 hr. classroom seminar followed by an optional field trip to a coastal pier on May 22nd, 2018. Topics include the bait,...

Free