Laurel wilt is a vascular tree disease complex that was first detected in the United States in 2002 near Savannah, Georgia. It has since spread to several states across the southeast as far west as Texas and north to Virginia and Kentucky. Laurel wilt is caused by the pathogenic fungus Harringtonia lauricola (formerly Raffaelea lauricola)...
Calling all bird lovers, bird watchers, bird experts, and bird newbies! The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) has been leading the charge for the past three years in collecting data on bird species all over the state with the help of community partners and individuals, but with much ground still left to cover, they...
Join Virginia Cooperative Extension's Adam Downing to watch as a field of cool season grasses becomes a field of native warm season grasses - and a haven for wildlife. Simply visit the Facebook or YouTube page at 12:15 on March 22nd to watch the video and participate in a live chat.
Celebrate (with free cake) the oldest known living longleaf pine. Learn about the importance of prescribed fire and participate in a ton of fun events at this year’s Party for the Pine. See the list of planned activities and schedule of events at Party for the Pine 2024 — Friends of Weymouth Woods (friendsofwewo.org).
Please join MARSH, a local chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, to learn about our region's native Rattlesnakes, the important role they play in our ecosystem, and how we can peacefully coexist with them. Participants will have the opportunity to observe live, captive snakes! Our speaker is Eric Bitler. Eric serves as the lead...
We often overlook bats in North Carolina because of fear or indifference. Join the South Wake Conservationists as we dispel some myths about bats, educate about the importance of bats in our ecosystems, and highlight the difficulties facing bat populations – and what you can do to help! Allison Medford will guide us along our...
Join Virginia Cooperative Extension's Jason Fisher as he discusses managing your woods for turkey habitat. Simply visit the Facebook or YouTube page at 12:15 on March 22nd to watch the video and participate in a live chat.
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....
Join N.C. Forest Service rangers for a moderate, ¾-mile hike to observe and identify spring wildflowers! This unique forest ecosystem supports an incredible diversity of plant life and different wildflowers can be observed each month. Each hike is limited to 10 participants and will meet near the main kiosk in the parking area. We recommend bringing comfortable...
N.C. A&T and N.C. State Cooperative Extension are working together to educate the public about heirs property! We are hosting six heirs property summits across the state. Join us for hands-on training sessions that will provide valuable materials and guidance to avoid involuntary property loss, and protect and preserve family land for generations to come....
