Register now for the N.C. Tree Farm Program's webinar on Pond Management and learn about: Pond design and construction considerations Stocking ponds and harvesting Maintaining balanced fish populations Common pond management problems and how to solve them
Did you know that insects play a crucial role in maintaining life on our planet? Dive into the world of insects with us! From pollination to decomposition, they are the unsung heroes of ecosystems worldwide. But many insect populations are declining rapidly. Join the Neuse River Hawks Conservationists as we uncover the importance of insects...
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host a community question-and-answer forum about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and North Carolina's response to CWD on Tuesday, May 16 in Cumberland County. The public forum follows the state’s first detection of CWD in a hunter-harvested white-tailed deer in Cumberland County and recent Emergency Powers enacted by the agency’s...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
