The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer three free turkey hunting webinars - one each day February 7-9. Topics will include biology, species habits, habitats, scouting, essential equipment, setup, effective shot placement, decoy placement and hunting strategies. Each hour-long class will conclude with an interactive Q&A session. Turkey hunting is a great option for entry-level hunters,...
F.L.A.M.E. (Fire Learning and Mitigation Education) Week Join N.C. Forest Service staff and partners for a series of online webinars to explore and learn about wildfire and prescribed fire. Over a period of four days, staff and participants will discuss prescribed burning, using weather forecasts and modeling to anticipate wildfire activity, forest protection burning laws...
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer three free turkey hunting webinars - one each day February 7-9. Topics will include biology, species habits, habitats, scouting, essential equipment, setup, effective shot placement, decoy placement and hunting strategies. Each hour-long class will conclude with an interactive Q&A session. Turkey hunting is a great option for entry-level hunters,...
F.L.A.M.E. (Fire Learning and Mitigation Education) Week On the fifth day, educators can register to participate in a Project Learning Tree workshop at Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest. Participants in this workshop will visit fire-maintained areas of the forest and observe a live prescribed burn, weather permitting. To attend any portion of the FLAME Week...
More and more natural resource managers in the Eastern United States are looking to use prescribed fire to reduce wildfire risk and manage ecosystems located in the woodland-urban interface. Using prescribed fire in urban and suburban locations brings unique, intimidating challenges that can add to the complexity of a burn. This panel discussion will highlight...
This is the second in a series of webinars offered by South Carolina Women Owning Woodlands. Contact Janet Steele at 803-516-4209 or jmwatt@clemson.edu
Bobwhite quail are a species of conservation concern that are dependent on frequent prescribed fire in the southeastern U.S. This presentation will describe basic bobwhite life history characteristics and how prescribed fire influences bobwhite populations. Following the presentation there will be time for audience Q/A with the speaker. Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WVfotA2nS6qT3wVTHtq82w
Registration is not yet open for this event, check back soon. Join the Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association and ForestHer NC for an opportunity learn about burning in the Sandhills region of North Carolina. We will be burning in a longleaf pine ecosystem to maintain the diversity of native warm season grasses and restore wildlife habitat. Controlled...
Want to catch the buzz about pollinators? In this introduction we’ll go well beyond honeybees to learn the astonishing diversity of native pollinators and the vital roles they play in healthy ecosystems. We’ll also cover some springtime projects that will help pollinators thrive on your land. Presenters: Debbie Roos, Extension Agent, Agriculture - Sustainable /...
Participants who remove their Bradford Pear Trees can receive a free, native replacement tree. One tree given for each tree removed, up to 5. Before and after pictures of the Bradford Pear trees you cut down must be shown to organizers at the pick-up to receive replacement trees. Note, this program is geared toward homeowners/landowners....
