Fire in the Toolbox

Weymouth Woods 1024 N Fort Bragg Rd, Southern Pines, NC, United States

Join a ranger to learn how land managers use fire as a tool to benefit plant and animal communities. See some of the tools used and planning that takes place...

Introduction to Pier Fishing

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

This is a two-part program consisting of a 1.5 hr. classroom seminar followed by an optional field trip to a coastal pier on May 22nd, 2018. Topics include the bait,...

Free

Air Quality 101 for Foresters and Prescribed Burners

This webinar will cover topics such as national ambient air quality standards, ozone, fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nonattainment areas in the Southeast, regional haze and more. In addition, there will...

Free

Becoming an Outdoor Woman: Fly Fishing Weekend

North Mills River Recreation Area and Campground

For women of all skill levels who want to learn more about fly fishing. In the stream ecology session, discover tiny aquatic species that support a much larger food web....

$125

Fun in the Forest

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

Investigate trees, the parts of trees and how they live. Study the trees of Occoneechee Mountain and their life cycle. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start Location: Occoneechee...

Wildflower Walk: Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain State Park 9872 Hwy 105 S (Suite #6), Banner Elk, NC, United States

Grandfather Mountain produces an amazing variety of wildflowers, which change from week to week, so join Grandfather Mountain rangers throughout the season to experience the changes! This hike is easy- all experience...

Introduction to Kayak Fishing (Level II)

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

Prepare to get wet, this free clinic is the second in a series of two designed to give anglers and paddlers the information and skills required to safely and successfully...

Free

Beginning Fly-tying Course

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

This Fly-tying Course is designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of fly tying tools, materials, patterns, and tying techniques. We teach the course in progression beginning with...

Leave It to the Beavers

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

Join a Ranger to learn about North America’s biggest rodent, the beaver. Learn about beavers then paddle into Park Lake to find evidence of these tree-gnawing neighbors. Registration is required due...

Wildflower Walk

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

Walk with a ranger along the Beech Tree Trail to see the wildflowers and learn a bit about their nature. Meet at the trailhead parking lot.