N.C. Mountains Songbird Identification Workshop

Oak Hill Community Park and Forest 820 NC-126, Morganton, NC, United States

Led by Grant Buckner from Cawtaba Riverkeepers, this workshop will teach you how to identify different types of songbirds and manage your land to provide invaluable habitats for them. Whether you're a birdwatching enthusiast or just starting out, this workshop is perfect for all levels of experience.

Fifteen Minutes in the Forest: A Forest Smorgasborg

Virginia Cooperative Extension's Neil Clark takes a walk in the woods looking at tasty native plants. Simply visit the Facebook or YouTube page at 12:15 on May 17th to watch the video and participate in a live chat.

Guided Wildflower Hike

Holmes Educational State Forest 1299 Crab Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Join N.C. Forest Service rangers for a moderate, ¾-mile hike to observe and identify spring wildflowers! This unique forest ecosystem supports an incredible diversity of plant life and different wildflowers can be observed each month. Each hike is limited to 10 participants and will meet near the main kiosk in the parking area. We recommend bringing comfortable...

Avery & Mitchell Counties Forestry Field Tour

Mitchell County Extension Office 10 South Mitchell Avenue, Bakersville, NC, United States

Join N.C. State Extension Forestry as we examine forest management being conducted in Avery and Mitchell counties and see what practices you can employ on your property to generate a beautiful and profitable stand. Natural resource professionals from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, The Nature Conservancy, Roughed Grouse Society and landowner Jim Phillips will provide...

N.C. Tree Farm Program Annual Meeting

Wake County Wildlife Club 1313 Coley Rd., Durham, NC, United States

The N.C. Tree Farm Program will host its 2024 Annual Meeting at the Wake County Wildlife Club in Durham on June 15. The event will include a field tour focused on hunter safety, prescribed burning, timber management and enhancing wildlife habitat. An awards ceremony will recognize Tree Farm anniversaries, the Inspector of the Year and...

Heirs Property Summit

Union County Cooperative Extension Center 3230-D Presson Road, Monroe, NC, United States

N.C. A&T and N.C. State Cooperative Extension are working together to educate the public about heirs property! We are hosting six heirs property summits across the state. Join us for hands-on training sessions that will provide valuable materials and guidance to avoid involuntary property loss, and protect and preserve family land for generations to come....

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. Learn about different habitats that exist within Carolina Beach State Park and how each habitat affects the plants and animals that call the park home. Meet at the Flytrap Trail parking area at the end of Nature Trail Lane. This is...

Birdwatching Hike – Cypress Point Trail

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

This is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to get into birding, improve upon existing bird knowledge, or anyone who just enjoys being outdoors. We will scout out some of the bird species we have around the boat ramp and see how many different species we can find. Merchants Millpond is known for...

Raccoons: Behind the Mask

Lake James State Park 7321 NC Hwy 126, Nebo, NC, United States

Behind his mask are hidden qualities that few animals can achieve. They are cunning and intelligent. Come and learn more about resourceful raccoon life.

Raccoons: Behind the Mask

Lake James State Park 7321 NC Hwy 126, Nebo, NC, United States

Behind his mask are hidden qualities that few animals can achieve. They are cunning and intelligent. Come and learn more about resourceful raccoon life. Meet at the Paddy's Creek Visitor Center Classroom.