Join a ranger to learn about how fire is beneficial to the park and its ecosystems. You'll4look at some of the tools used in safe fire management and end the program with a short hike to see the effects of fire in the landscape. Meet at the Swim Lake beach.
Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree K-8 Curriculum Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with the PLT K-8 Activity Guide which includes 96 activities correlated to the N.C. Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for...
Women Owning Woodlands (WOW) engages and educates women in stewardship of land by connecting them to resources, trusted professionals, and a community of other women. Are you a woman who owns, cares for, or is interested in learning more about woodlands? Join us for this webinar series, which will highlight sustainable forestry, forest health, and management...
The N.C. Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association and the Carolina Horse Park will host an education session on longleaf restoration. Topics include prescribed fire, red-cockaded woodpeckers, the Safe Harbor Program and forest management techniques to help restore longleaf habitat. Register by contacting Jesse Wimberley at jesse@sandhillspba.org or 910-603-1052.
1Learn to make some festive holiday food over the campfire. Attendees will learn several cooking techniques for preparing food over a campfire. The ranger preparing the food will a wear mask and gloves. Hand sanitizer will be available for all participants as we work within covid19 guidelines. Pre-registration is required. Call 919-778-6234 to register.
This course meets the hunter education requirement for all first-time hunting license buyers in North Carolina. Certification is accepted in every state and province in North America. Courses are provided free of charge in all 100 counties throughout the year. Pre-registration is required for courses.
This webinar will provide an overview of the National Weather Service fire weather forecast products and tools as well as the Fire Weather Intelligence Portal. Presentations will include a discussion about the intended uses and caveats for each of the products. Following the presentations there will be time for audience Q/A with the speakers. Hosts:...
Registration coming soon!
Forest landowners often try to maximize profits through minimizing management expenses or finding the highest price for their timber. However, taxes are a frequently overlooked area for savings. This webinar will discuss the top five ways forest landowners can decrease their federal income tax liability. Pre-registration is not required. Please plan to join the Webinar...
Do you wish to preserve the natural beauty and rural appeal of your land, while still being able to harvest timber? Does winter seem like a missed opportunity to improve habitat on your property? Then this FREE webinar is for you! Janet Steele, Area Forestry and Wildlife Agent will present on how Conservation Easements can...
