Trees through the Eyes of an Early American Woodworker

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

Diverse plant communities have many important roles, including how diversity is used in traditional craft. Join a Park Ranger for a 1-mile hike on the Pilot Creek Trail for a discussion of history, woodworking, and ecology. Meet at the Pilot Creek Access Parking Area.  Directions: Meet at Pilot Creek Access – 370 Boyd Nelson Rd.,...

Free

Carnivorous Plant Hike

Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, United States

This workshop will take place every Saturday during March, April, May, June, July and August at 10 a.m. Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that “bite back" such as sundews, bladderworts, butterworts, pitcher plants, and the...

Free

Long Leaf Pine Forest and Naval Stores

Goose Creek State Park 2190 Camp Leach Road, Washington, NC, United States

Join us to learn about the history of the long leaf pine forest and naval stores in eastern North Carolina. Come prepared for a short hike. Start location: Visitor Center

Free

Turkey Hunting Seminar

NC State University Engineering Building II (EBII), Classroom 1025 3114 Engineering Building II 890 Oval Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606 Classroom 1025, 890 Oval Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606, Raleigh, United States

Turkey hunting seminars are provided through cooperative efforts between the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and NC Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Although open to all skill levels, this "all in one" Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started especially...

Free

Preserving Pollinators and Native Grasses with Fire

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

Join Park Rangers and Staff at Pilot Mountain State Park as we celebrate the ‘Burning to Conserve North Carolina State Parks – 2020, the Year of Fire!” What is prescribed fire?  Why use fire in the landscape? How is burning beneficial to wildlife and public lands? What precautions are taken to control and maintain these...

Free

Turkey Hunting Seminar

Brunswick County Cooperative Extension Center 25 Referendum Drive NC, Bolivia, NC, United States

Turkey hunting seminars are provided through cooperative efforts between the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and NC Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Although open to all skill levels, this "all in one" Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started especially...

Free

Turkey Hunting Seminar

Craven County Extension Center 300 Industrial Dr., New Bern, United States

Turkey hunting seminars are provided through cooperative efforts between the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and NC Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Although open to all skill levels, this "all in one" Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started especially...

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

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

Birding Hike

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Spend a relaxed and fun morning taking a short hike through Pisgah National Forest as we learn to identify common bird species found in this area. This class is designed for the beginner birder. Bring water and good hiking shoes. Ages 12  and up. Register online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call 828-877-4423.

Free