Gorges Gorgeous Colors

Gorges State Park 976 Grassy Ridge Road, Sapphire, NC, United States

View the changing of leaves as they go from green to brilliant reds, yellows and oranges at Gorges State Park.  

Wild Mushroom Certification

Rockingham Community College 215 Wrenn Memorial Rd., Wentworth, NC, United States

Wild Mushroom Safety & Identification Certification students who successfully complete this two-day class will be eligible for a 5-year permit enabling them to forage and sell wild mushrooms. The mushroom foraging permit meets the criteria required by the health department in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, New York, and New Jersey. Stesha Warren of...

$250

Fall Tree Identification Hike

Holmes Educational State Forest 1299 Crab Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Experience the beauty of fall foliage on a short ranger led hike at Holmes ESF in Hendersonville, NC. We will identify 10 trees, and discuss the basics of photosynthesis, biochemistry and the process of leaf change. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, and clothing appropriate for the weather. We will hike less than 1.5 miles. Meet at...

Free

Smoke on the Water

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

Join Lake Norman State Park staff to celebrate prescribed burning at our Prescribed Fire Education Day. There will be a live prescribed burn, burn crew briefing, and wildland firefighting equipment demonstrations. Learn about prescribed burning, wildfire safety, and improving natural habitats. Lunch will be provided. You must register for this program at https://lakenormanrxfire.eventbrite.com or call...

Free

Fire on the Mountain

Hanging Rock State Park 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC, United States

Learn how we use fire to help our forests be healthy, how fire can be used to make the park more safe, and how fire can actually help make habitat better for wildlife. Debunk some common misperceptions about fire! Our partners the North Carolina Forest Service, Danbury Volunteer Fire Department, Wildlife Resources Commission, Stokes County...

Fall Hike

Pettigrew State Park 2252 Lake Shore Road, Creswell, NC, United States

Come enjoy Pettigrew State Park's fall foliage and discover all that nature has to offer! Join park staff for a hike to Bee Tree Overlook.  Be prepared for a 3 mile hike. For more information call 252-797-4475.

Beaver Habitat Hike

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, United States

Join a ranger on this 2-mile hike to find out what North America's largest rodents are up to at Weymouth Woods. The active beaver dam isn't right along the trail, so be prepared to hike off the beaten path. Event starts at the Visitor Center. Call the park office at 910-692-2167 for more information and...

Free

Project Learning Tree: K-8 Educators

Guilford College Greensboro, NC, United States

Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as they 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. Register by October 30.

$20

Good Fire in the Mountains

Stone Mountain State Park 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring River, NC, United States

Blue Ridge RC&D along with partners are hosting a free Good Fire in the Mountains Prescribed Fire Education Day and Demonstration at Stone Mountain State Park. Attendees will visit interactive stations (including fire behavior, Firewise USA, firefighting equipment & safety, smoke concern) and see a prescribed fire demonstration. Lunch is provided. Program is free, but...

Free

Coyote Management

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department 4150 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC, United States

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission, along with NC Cooperative Extension and USDA Wildlife Services, invites the public to attend our free coyote conflict management workshops offered across the state. Join us and hear from biologists about: Coyote biology and behavior Practical, non-lethal methods to prevent/reduce coyote conflicts Laws and regulations regarding hunting and trapping coyotes Each workshop...

Free