NC VA Forest Landowner Conference – Session 1

virtual via Zoom

Forest landowners in northeastern North Carolina have the opportunity in late October to learn strategies to increase family wealth and conserve forestland and wildlife habitat. The North Carolina and Virginia Forest Landowner Conference will be held on Oct. 27 and 28. The conference will be held as a virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic...

Free

NC VA Landowner Conference – Session 2

virtual via Zoom

Forest landowners in northeastern North Carolina have the opportunity in late October to learn strategies to increase family wealth and conserve forestland and wildlife habitat. The North Carolina and Virginia Forest Landowner Conference will be held on Oct. 27 and 28. The conference will be held as a virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic...

Free

NC VA Forest Landowner Conference – Session 3

virtual via Zoom

Forest landowners in northeastern North Carolina have the opportunity in late October to learn strategies to increase family wealth and conserve forestland and wildlife habitat. The North Carolina and Virginia Forest Landowner Conference will be held on Oct. 27 and 28. The conference will be held as a virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic...

N.C. Hunter Education

Johnston County Wildlife Club 1300 Swift Creek Road, Smithfield, United States

This course meets the hunter education requirement for all first-time hunting license buyers in North Carolina. Certification is accepted in every state and province in North America. Courses are provided free of charge in all 100 counties throughout the year. Pre-registration is required for courses.  

Free

Women Owning Woodlands “Your Land” Webinar Series – Protect Your Land’s Resources

virtual via Zoom

Women Owning Woodlands (WOW) engages and educates women in stewardship of land by connecting them to resources, trusted professionals, and a community of other women. Are you a woman who owns, cares for, or is interested in learning more about woodlands? Join us for this webinar series, which will highlight sustainable forestry, forest health, and management...

Free

Bird Hike

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

Join our park naturalist and ornithologist for a 2-hour guided hike through a variety of habitat in search of seasonal birds. We will be listening and looking for as many species as possible and expect to encounter late migrants as well as wintering and local resident birds. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you...

Free

Essential Aspects of Monarch Habitat in the Southeast

With a focus on monarchs in the southeastern U.S., learn about the specific habitat needs of larvae and adults, including details on host and nectar plants and their ecology in this second webinar in a three-part series focused on monarchs in the Southeast. Pre-registration is not required.

Free

Woods for Wildlife: Forestry for Birds and Commonly Used Herbicides for Habitat Management

virtual via Zoom

Managing forest habitat for birds doesn’t have to be difficult and often aligns closely with familiar forestry practices. Learn what bird species rely on forests, why their presence is a quick and dependable indicator of forest health, and how to use this information to speak with both foresters and landowners to maximize forest productivity across...

Free

Aquatic Biodiversity in Appalachian Coves

The Central Appalachian ecoregion hosts a diverse abundance of plant and animal species. Additionally, this region is said to have the richest temperate freshwater systems across the globe. In this webinar we will look at the richness of the region through the lens of the Cheat River in West Virginia. This webinar is approved for...

Survival Skills

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

Do you have what it takes to survive the outdoors? Join us as we put our survival skills to the test through a little friendly competition and challenges. This program is appropriate for all ages, though younger children will need parent/guardian assistance. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Free