Meet at the visitor center and come prepared for a short hike. Discover the amphibians that live in our back yard and find out how these amazing animals survive the North Carolina winters. Start location: Visitor Center
Explore bald eagle nest life and learn about proper Eagle Observation Etiquette so you can spot one of Jordan Lake’s many bald eagles without disturbing it. Join Ranger McMurray and Doc Ellen for a bald eagle slide show presentation followed by a trek outdoors to look for bald eagles and other winter birds. First part...
Grandfather Mountain’s forests are fascinating and ever changing based on the season. Join a Park Ranger for a guided winter walk in the woods. We will hike along the lower Profile Trail for about 1 mile and return the same route. The time required is weather dependent but will be a minimum of two hours....
Join a ranger to learn the basics of finding your way with a compass. Courses will be off-trail. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are recommended. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Bring your binoculars and join the Naturalist on a 2 mile leisurely walk to see what birds we can find at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area. All birding levels are welcome! Please call 919-383-1686 to register! (Limit 20 participants)
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 20: More than Timber: Income Opportunities from Non-timber Forest Products. There...
Much like you, fire requires elements to survive and grow! Join a Ranger to learn what these things are. We will talk about the fire triangle and take a small hike around to talk about how controlled burns can be helpful to the environment. Please call 919-383-1686 to register! (Limit 15 participants)
Join us for a 3-mile wildlife walk to see and hear our local inhabitants. We will show you where our federally endangered Red-cockaded woodpeckers are located and let you know how they are doing. We will meet in Front of the Welcome Center.
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...
Come learn about some of the edible plants you can find in the mountains in winter. Meet at the park office.
