Bird Watching in the Sandhills

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

Join a park naturalist at our Sandhills access for an easy bird watching walk around the Wiregrass loop trail. An easy 1.4-mile loop that starts and ends at the parking lot, the Wiregrass loop trail is a great place to find some of the birds that live year-round in our longleaf pine habitat, and maybe...

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Sycamore as a Biomass Source

virtual via Zoom

This webinar examines the use of American Sycamore as a purpose-grown feedstock for bioenergy. Participants will hear about the current research and learn about potential and ability of sycamore, a native species that can serve as a biomass material with excellent growth potential, in lieu of non-native plants. Presenter: John King, PhD., Professor, NC State University...

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The Secret Life of the Awesome, Amazing Opossum

virtual via Zoom

The Virginia Opossum, North America's only marsupial, is common throughout much of North America. Even though this animal is probably living near most people, most do not really know this animal. Through the lens of a trail camera, Jerry Reynolds will show you the secret life of the Opossum and how amazing they really are....

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North Carolina Archery – Today’s Bowhunter

Tess Farm-Research Station 400 Camp Schaub Road Waynesville, NC 28806, Waynesville, United States

This is a free 6-hour course that will cover strictly bowhunting. This class will offer classroom and instruction and outside shooting techniques and skills. We will not be breaking for lunch so please bring your own snack or food. We do not allow any firearms, knives, Bows etc. Everything you need will be provided by...

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Carbon Markets: Webinar

This webinar will introduce carbon offset credits and markets with an emphasis on forest carbon offset projects in the United States. The presentation will define carbon offsets and forest management practices that qualify for offset projects. The presentation then will walk-through the steps to developing a forest carbon project whose offset credits are traded in...

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Simply Stiltgrass

virtual via Zoom

"Simply Stiltgrass" (with Q&A) How should you deal with Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) on your property? Join us for our summer meeting when we will discuss the ways to control Japanese stiltgrass on your property. We will share the latest research and control updates along with tried and true methods. You can submit your questions...

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Proper Planting of Wildlife Food Plots

Cherokee County Extension 155 Wilson St, Andrews, NC, United States

Wildlife Food plots on your property can provide food for wildlife. Learn how to prepare for seeding food plots and seed mixtures for success

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Scholarship Application Deadline

The N.C. Tree Farm Program offers a $500 scholarship  to assist the child or grandchild of a North Carolina Tree Farmer in the pursuit of higher education in a field of his or her choice. The deadline for submitting an application is 5 p.m. July 22. Learn more.

Youth STEAM Summit

Rocky Mount Event Center 285 NE Main Street, Rocky Mount, NC, United States

Meet and mingle with STEAM professionals who received their academic degrees at North Carolina institutions. Learn about degree opportunities available through the Elizabeth City State University Drone Aviation Program. Dive into other STEAM-related topics and careers like natural resources and water quality. All this, door prizes and more during this full day of activities and...

Landowner Liability: Webinar

This webinar will focus on matters of premises liability and timber protection for forest landowners, including matters of trespass, legal sufficiency of boundary and hazard marking, as well as disputes over boundaries and easements. CFEs available. Register Now

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