Be Prepared Outdoors

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

This workshop helps you better prepare to be outdoors and not become the subject of a search and rescue. Topics include: basics of clothing and equipment selection (10 essentials), best practices of pack loading, how the search and rescue system works and how to help professionals help you, route planning, basic map and compass use,...

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

This class is perfect for those just wanting to learn the basics of fly-fishing. Fishing in the river is not part of this class. After completing this class you will have a better understanding of gear selection, knot tying & have experience casting. Equipment and materials provided. After completing this class, we recommend you take...

Wildflower Hike

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

Learn about the wildflowers found in the Black Mountains. The hike will begin at the Old Mitchell Trailhead at the restaurant parking lot. Prepare for a moderate hike down the Old Mitchell Trail for 0.6 miles to the scenic Commissary Trail where a variety of wildflowers will be in bloom.

Free

Swannanoa Valley Bird Walk

Owen Park 875 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC, United States

Offered monthly by Blue Ridge Audubon.

Free

Canoe The Mayo River

Mayo River State Park 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC, United States

Have you ever wanted to float down the scenic Mayo River? Come out and take a river trip with a park ranger. This canoe float will start at the Anglin Mill access at Old Anglin Mill Loop Road and end at the public boat access on US 220 Business. Participants must provide their own transportation...

Free

Wildflower Hike

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

Learn about the wildflowers found in the Black Mountains. The hike will begin at the Old Mitchell Trailhead at the restaurant parking lot. Prepare for a moderate hike down the Old Mitchell Trail for 0.6 miles to the scenic Commissary Trail where a variety of wildflowers will be in bloom.

Free

Blueprint for Success – How and Where to Focus Bird Conservation

virtual via WebEx

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Forest Ecology Working Group (FEWG) and NCTC, working in collaboration with many FWS programs and partners, have developed a 12-part monthly lecture series to address the 50-year decline of 3 billion birds through partnerships, conservation science and forest management. The series tells a compelling story about forest bird population...

Free

Taking Action to Manage Your Land

This session will help woodland owners learn how to develop a woodland management plan and implement that plan to achieve their objectives. Presenters will provide insight into management planning, resources available to facilitate on-the-ground action in implementing a management plan and things to consider in managing for the future. Register here.

Free

Women’s Fly-Fishing School

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

The Fly Fishing School is a two-day event that will enable you to hit the water on your own with the confidence and skill needed to land a trout. Day 1 will be an introduction to gear selection, knot tying, selecting a fly and practice casting. Day 2 will be spent on the river fishing...

Wildflower Hike

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

Learn about the wildflowers found in the Black Mountains. The hike will begin at the Old Mitchell Trailhead at the restaurant parking lot. Prepare for a moderate hike down the Old Mitchell Trail for 0.6 miles to the scenic Commissary Trail where a variety of wildflowers will be in bloom.

Free