Discover the diversity found where the northern hardwood forest meets the spruce -fir forest on this hike along the Commissary Ridge Trail. We will look for birds, butterflies, flowers etc on this one-to-two-mile hike. Be aware that from the park office the trail is downhill and it’s a moderate climb/walk back. to the office. Bring...
Gain essential knowledge on a variety of forestry and wildlife topics that you can apply to your forest. Learn about current issues impacting our forests and practices you can implement to improve and keep your forest for generations. Choose from a wide selection of topics including forest farming, basic forestry terms, wildlife, forest succession and...
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 picnic area and see how many different species we can find. Merchants Millpond is known for its...
Along the southeastern U.S. coast, it is becoming more and more common to see large patches of dead or dying trees where healthy forests used to be. These areas are called ghost forests, and they have been recorded since at least the 1920’s. Ghost forests can be found on the Atlantic coast from New Jersey...
Join a park ranger at the Flytrap Trail for a hike along the trails. We will 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....
Join the N.C. State Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Chatham County for a workshop on how to reduce the risk of fires in your land
Topics: Prescribed Burn Associations, Taxes, NRCS Farm Bill (EQIP & CSP), Partners for Fish and Wildlife, Cooperative Extension, Turkey Ecology, CWD update and the Forest Development Program. Event is free, and supper is provided. Space is limited. Register by September 27th by calling or emailing Benjy.Strope@ncwildlife.org 910-874-5562.
No matter your acreage or experience level, managing habitat for wildlife can be challenging, especially in the Sandhills. Join us for this FREE workshop sponsored by the N.C. Tree Farm Program and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to learn about the benefits of prescribed fire, native plants, beneficial insects and herpetofauna in your landscape. You...
Kids activities including crafts, games and educational opportunities Fire equipment, including an antique fire engine Hay-rides throughout the park Fire, nature and other conservation-related tables and displays Live music by Folkstone Stringband Food trucks Entertainment including jugglers and raptor shows And for the finale, a live fire demonstration!
Join experts from silviculture, economics, and geospatial disciplines as they present results from recent research exploring the dynamics of hurricane-impacted forests. These include how stand and tree characteristics influence damage severity after a catastrophic hurricane disturbance, how those characteristics interact with silvicultural regimes, as well as new tools that will aid decision-makers with damage assessment...
