Year of Fire- Fire in the Park

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park 240 Park Entrance Road, Seven Springs, NC, United States

NC State Park's annual theme is "Year of Fire". Join a ranger to learn about how fire is beneficial to the park and its ecosystems. We will take a look 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...

Free

History Hike: Fire on the Mountain

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area 625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC, United States

It's the Year of Fire in NC State Parks! Join the Naturalist for this history hike along the Chestnut Oak Trail to learn about the history of controlled burns at Occoneechee Mountain. Please call 919-383-1686 to register! (Limit 20 participants)

Free

Year of the Fire

Merchant's Millpond State Park 176 Millpond Road, Gatesville, NC, United States

Come join us for a short lecture on the importance of fire in an ecosystem.  We will also discuss the safety aspects of a control burn and if conditions allow preform a small control burn.  It may get smokey so dress appropriately.  For more information call park staff at 252 357 1191.

Free

Night Hike

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, United States

Come experience the dark side of Weymouth Woods, that is, on a night hike. Enjoy the trails by starlight and learn how nocturnal animals of all shapes and sizes navigate their dark world, and how human senses compare. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Free

Certified Burner Training

Pender County Cooperative Extenstion Center 801 S Walker Street, Burgaw, NC, United States
$25.00

Project Learning Tree Workshop for K-8 Educators

Sylvan Heights Bird Park 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way, Scotland Neck, NC, United States

Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as they 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 NC Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for...

$20

Fly-tying Forum

John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, United States

This is our regularly scheduled fly-tying program that takes place on the 4th Thursday of each month.  The Fly-tying Forum provides tyers with an opportunity to increase their skills. Open to fly-tiers of all skill levels, the fly patterns change each month as a way to encourage learning various new tying techniques and development of...

Free

Woodland Stewards Webinar Series

Join other woodland landowners throughout the region to learn about how you can take better care of your woodlands. This is a regional Extension course being offered in four sessions at your local Extension center on Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. beginning February 6. February 27:  Launching your Woodland Legacy: Intact, In Forest and In Family...

Wildflower Hike

Eno River State Park 6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC, United States

Join the Naturalist for a hike to check for early spring wildflowers including Trout Lilys, Spring Beauties, and Hepaticas. Please call 919-383-1686 to register! (Limit 20 participants)

Free

Striped Bass Season Opens on Roanoke River

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open the entire Roanoke River Management Area to striped bass harvest from March 1 through April 30, unless closed or extended through proclamation. The Roanoke River Management Area includes the Roanoke River and tributaries from Roanoke Rapids Lake Dam downstream to Albemarle Sound, including the Cashie, Middle and Eastmost...