Long Live the Longleaf

Carvers Creek State Park 2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC, United States

Take a hike through our rare Longleaf Pine forest that was historically maintained by fire and learn how to protect this forest for future generations.  Along this easy 2-mile hike, we will experience the life cycle of the Longleaf and see the endangered Red-Cockaded Woodpecker cavity trees. Start location: Welcome Center

Free

Backyard Birding by Ear: For Beginners

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Do you enjoy listening to birds in the morning? Learn how to identify common backyard birds by their calls and songs. We’ll start in the classroom with some listening quiz games and then move outside to put our skills to the test. Come prepared for light hiking outside.  Ages 10 and up. Register online or...

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Forest Product Markets

Richmond County Extension Center 123 Caroline St., Rockingham, NC, United States

N.C. State University Extension specialists will address the different products woodland owners can develop.

On the Water: East Fork French Broad

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Practice your fly-fishing skills on the East Fork French Broad River. Learn about Delayed Harvest regulations, wading, reading the water, fly selection, presentation, casting, knots and stream entomology. Equipment and materials provided. Meet at the Exxon/Kountry Mart store in Rosman, N.C. Ages 12 and up. Register online or call 828-877-4423.

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Statewide Spring Season: Male or Bearded Turkey Only

It is unlawful to: Use dogs during the spring wild turkey season. Use any type of handgun or rifle to hunt wild turkey. Take wild turkeys from an area in which bait has been placed. (An area is considered baited until 10 days after the bait has been consumed or otherwise removed.) Possess live wild...

Casting for Beginners: Level I

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

This is the perfect introductory class for beginners. Learn at your own pace as we teach various casting techniques. This class is held at Lake Imaging in DuPont State Recreational Forest. All equipment and materials are provided. Bring a lunch. Ages 12 and up. Register online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call 828-877-4423.

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Introduction to Fly Fishing

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Learn the basics of fly fishing: equipment, knots, casting, and spend a couple of hours fishing the Davidson River. All materials provided. Bring a lunch. Ages 12 and up. Register online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call 828-877-4423.

Free

Fly Tying for the Beginner

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Learn the basics of fly tying during this introductory level class. Work at your own pace to tie a few basic patterns. Equipment and materials provided.  Ages 12 and up. Register online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call 828-877-4423.

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Outdoor Skills Series: Map & Compass

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Join us each month this spring for a different topic related to outdoor skills.  Whether you are an angler, hunter, or  wildlife watcher these programs offer  you a chance to try your hand at skills  set that will help keep you safe in the  forest. Ages 12 & up. Register online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call...

Free

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Learn the basics of fly fishing: equipment, knots, casting, and spend a couple of hours fishing the Davidson River. All materials provided. Bring a lunch. Ages 12 and up. Register online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call 828-877-4423.

Free