Longleaf 101: North Carolina

Aberdeen Lake Recreation Center 301 Lake Park Crossing, Aberdeen, NC, United States

The Longleaf 101 Academy will provide expert instruction from The Longleaf Alliance and featured guest speakers in “all things longleaf”. The course will consist of both classroom and field learning...

Healthy Habitats for Healthy Wildlife

virtual via Zoom

Habitat biodiversity and connectivity are intricately tied to species populations and the ability to mitigate many wildlife diseases. From backyard songbirds with conjunctivitis to white-tailed deer with hemorrhagic disease, forests...

Carnivorous Plant Hike

Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, United States

Join a park ranger at the Flytrap Trail for a hike along the trails. We will discuss the different types of carnivorous plants we have at the park, including the...

Wildflower Walk

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

See what's blooming along the trails this time of year on this 1.5-mile walk. Pre-registration is not required. Meet at the visitor center.

Carnivorous Plant Hike

Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, United States

Join a park ranger at the Flytrap Trail for a hike along the trails. We will discuss the different types of carnivorous plants we have at the park, including the...

Canoe Hike

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

We will be learning the basics of canoeing and then trying out our new skills by maneuvering through the cypress swamp. This is a slow and calm paddling experience and...

Third Wednesday Bird Walk

Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, United States

Join park staff to look for resident and visiting birds on a guided bird walk, from 8-10 a.m., at Carolina Beach State Park. No experience is necessary; all are welcome....

Identification of Trees of the Piedmont

Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 U.S. 64 Business, Pittsboro, NC, United States

The abundant trees and forests are among the appealing aspects of central North Carolina. With the right tools and some careful observation, identifying the species of trees around you provides...

Carnivorous Plant Hike

Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, United States

Join a park ranger at the Flytrap Trail for a hike along the trails. We will discuss the different types of carnivorous plants we have at the park, including the...

Monarch Mountain Festival

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

Join Gorges State Park in a celebration of the 2023 Monarch Butterfly Migration! Gorges State Park lies along the monarch's migratory route, and the butterflies can be seen at the...