Forest Farming: American Ginseng and Seed Saving (Webinar)

The agroforestry practice of forest farming is the production of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in forests to produce edible and medicinal crops for personal use and/or income. In this session, you will explore the nutritional and medicinal properties of American Ginseng. Ideal for forest landowners, foragers, natural resource professionals and gardeners.  

Discovery Hike

Mount Mitchell State Park 2388 State Highway 128, Burnsville, NC, United States

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...

Discovery Hike

Mount Mitchell State Park 2388 State Highway 128, Burnsville, NC, United States

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...

Forestry Landowner Summit

Kanuga Conference Center 130 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville, NC, United States

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...

Birdwatching Hike

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 picnic area and see how many different species we can find. Merchants Millpond is known for its...

Coastal Forests as Sentinels of Climate Change and Sea Level Rise

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...

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. 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....

Landowner Resource Workshop

Columbus County Government Complex 45 Government Complex Rd, Suite A, Whiteville, NC, United States

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.  

Sandhills Game Lands Field Tour & Longleaf Understory Workshop

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...