Animal Tracks is an engaging program that introduces participants to wildlife through the study of animal footprints. Suitable for all ages, it includes a guided nature walk to observe and identify tracks, along with a workshop on differentiating species by their footprints. This program fosters a connection with nature, promoting environmental awareness and appreciation, and it...
Ready to try your hand (literally) at fly-fishing? Or perhaps need a refresher at fly-casting? This course is perfect for those with zero experience, those looking to refine their skills and everyone in between by teaching tactile and visual cues that are easy to understand. Our intensely trained and passionate volunteer instructors -they're awesome- will...
You are invited to join NCWF Wildlife Habitat Stewards of Northeastern NC Chapter and NCWRC Wildlife Biologist, Falyn Owens, for a presentation discussing the importance of incorporating native plants into your landscape to provide essential food sources for birds and offer much-needed shelter for nesting sites. Native plants are the ideal bird feeders, providing seeds...
ire is an integral component of southern forests. Especially in some pine systems that have developed adaptations to frequent fires and even depend on it to thrive. Fires can naturally occur but can also be intentionally set as a forest management tool. Prescribed fire is a planned and controlled application of fire to achieve specific...
5-part webinar series on succession planning. Module 1 begins on January 22nd with recurring webinars each Wednesday following until February 19th. Topics include communication and conflict in succession, key players in succession, road mapping and goals in succession, and planning and coordination in succession. Jan 22, 2025 - 01:00 PM Central Time - Module 1...
Wildlife Biologist and Regenerative Farmer Lindsay Dyal joins NCWF Union County Wildlife Chapter to discuss behavioral state resource selection of wild pigs in the US Southeast. Linsday will discuss the home ranges and interactions between wild pigs and their environment including foraging, resting, and traveling. Invasive wild pigs are generalists and have the potential to...
Join us at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park for a beginner bird hike! During this hike we will discuss common birds in the area and beginner birding tips as we look for birds along the trail. Binoculars will NOT be provided on this hike, so please bring your own. This program will include a...
Fly on over to the park Visitor Center to take part in the 2025 NC Bird Count! This community citizen science opportunity is open to all ages and birding skill levels. We will collect park bird data for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather!
You are invited to join NCWF Concord Wildlife Alliance Chapter and Central Carolinas Master Naturalist Tori Strunk for a crash course in native winter tree identification. Tree enthusiasts of all ability levels are welcome to attend this slow-paced winter tree walk. Trees and other native plants are the foundation of the terrestrial food web. Trees...
Join a Park Ranger on a hike along the Riverbluff’s Trail to identify and count birds. All bird sightings will become part of a national database used by scientists to track changes in bird populations over time. The hike is 1.2 miles in length and will take around 2 hours to complete. To sign up...
