Morning Bird Walk

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area 625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Bring your binoculars and join the Naturalist on a 2 mile leisurely walk to see what birds we can find at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area. All birding levels are...

Free

Woodland Stewards Webinar Series

Join other woodland landowners throughout the region to learn about how you can take better care of your woodlands. This is a regional Extension course being offered in four sessions...

The Fire Triangle

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area 625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Much like you, fire requires elements to survive and grow! Join a Ranger to learn what these things are. We will talk about the fire triangle and take a small...

Free

National Wildlife Day Hike

Carvers Creek State Park 2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC, United States

Join us for a 3-mile wildlife walk to see and hear our local inhabitants. We will show you where our federally endangered Red-cockaded woodpeckers are located and let you know...

Free

Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree

Union County Agriculture BuildingMonroe, NC Monroe, NC, United States

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...

$20

Winter Edibles

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

Come learn about some of the edible plants you can find in the mountains in winter. Meet at the park office.

Free

Winter Plant ID Hike

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

Come join Rick Stoner on a winter hike adventure to identify common plant species during the cold winter season. Even in the winter there are many plants with leaves by which we...

Free

Year of Fire- Fire in the Park

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park 240 Park Entrance Road, Seven Springs, NC, United States

NC State Park's annual theme is "Year of Fire". Join a ranger to learn about how fire is beneficial to the park and its ecosystems. We will take a look...

Free

History Hike: Fire on the Mountain

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area 625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC, United States

It's the Year of Fire in NC State Parks! Join the Naturalist for this history hike along the Chestnut Oak Trail to learn about the history of controlled burns at...

Free

Year of the Fire

Merchant's Millpond State Park 176 Millpond Road, Gatesville, NC, United States

Come join us for a short lecture on the importance of fire in an ecosystem.  We will also discuss the safety aspects of a control burn and if conditions allow...

Free