Edible Plants of Umstead

William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States

Learn about common wild edibles found in Umstead State Park. This program will include a short walk through the woods and down by the lake. Reservations required. Contact the Visitor Center...

Family Fishing Workshop

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

Fishing is a great way to bring families together to create lifelong memories. Our workshop is designed to teach families with children 7 years old and older, the basic skills...

Free

Trapper Workshop

Marion Fish Hatchery 645 Fish Hatchery Road, Marion, NC, United States

Students must complete the online North American Trapper Education Program course prior to coming to class. Student must bring certificate of completion from online course to complete in-person portion. Online...

Game and Outdoor Cooking Workshop

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

Learn to prepare a tasty meal over a wood fire and charcoal briquettes. Learn how to cook game, fish and other traditional dishes in a camp setting or at home....

Free

Longleaf Festival

Harris Lake County Park 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC, United States

Celebrate the longleaf pine ecosystem at the 9th Annual Longleaf Festival! Learn about the life of the longleaf pine, how it is managed with fire, its history and the wildlife...

Wildflower and Butterfly Hike

Lake Norman State Park at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, United States

Join a ranger for a one-hour guided nature hike through the woods and fields of Lake Norman State Park. During this off-trail romp, participants will look for and discuss the...

Wildflower Hike

Elk Knob State Park 5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC, United States

Come walk with a ranger along the Beech Tree Trail to see all things blooming. Learn the names of the flowers and something about their nature. Meet at the trailhead...

Red-cockaded Woodpeckers

Weymouth Woods

It’s not every day you get to see an endangered species, but that’s our goal for this program! We’ll learn about the unique nature of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and why...

Campfire Cooking

Falls Lake State Recreation Area 13304 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC, United States

Come out to the park and learn the art of cooking in a Dutch Oven, a handy skill for the next time you cook outside. This will be a hands-on...