North Carolina Bird Count

Lake Norman State Park at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, United States

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...

Winter Tree ID

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...

Great Backyard Bird Count

Hanging Rock State Park 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC, United States

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...

Eagle Nest Hike

Pilot Mountain State Park 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, United States

Weather permitting, we will be meeting at the end of the road at Bean Shoals at the picnic shelter. Learn about our nation's national bird, the Bald Eagle, their home...

Owl Prowl

Hammocks Beach State Park 1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro, NC, United States

Who gives a hoot? You will learn about some of our owl species, their habitats, and tips of what you can do to help these night watchers. Optional: Bring your...

Discovering Nature with Technology

Hammocks Beach State Park 1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro, NC, United States

Discover how to explore nature with amazing apps on your phone! 10am. No limit on participants.

Learn to Fish NC – Introductory Fishing Workshop

Join our comprehensive Introductory Fishing Workshop designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge for a successful start in fishing. NCWRC instructors will guide you through a variety...

Prescribed Fires in State Parks

Hanging Rock State Park 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC, United States

Join a park ranger to learn about prescribed fires and the equipment wildland firefighters use. Appropriate for all ages and registration is not required. For further information or questions please...

Bears

Jones Lake State Park 4117 N Carolina 242, Elizabethtown, NC, United States

Join a park ranger for a discussion on Jones Lake State Park's largest mammal: the black bear. Learn about the biology and habits of the king of the forest. Participants...