Good Fire in the Mountains

Stone Mountain State Park 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring River, NC, United States

Blue Ridge RC&D along with partners are hosting a free Good Fire in the Mountains Prescribed Fire Education Day and Demonstration at Stone Mountain State Park. Attendees will visit interactive stations (including fire behavior, Firewise USA, firefighting equipment & safety, smoke concern) and see a prescribed fire demonstration. Lunch is provided. Program is free, but...

Free

Coyote Management

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department 4150 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC, United States

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission, along with NC Cooperative Extension and USDA Wildlife Services, invites the public to attend our free coyote conflict management workshops offered across the state. Join us and hear from biologists about: Coyote biology and behavior Practical, non-lethal methods to prevent/reduce coyote conflicts Laws and regulations regarding hunting and trapping coyotes Each workshop...

Free

Outdoor Cooking

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

Learn to prepare a tasty meal over an open wood fire or charcoal briquettes. Discover other novelty methods of cooking as well. Help prepare and eat the food created in this class. Bring a lawn chair. Ages 12 and up. Register at 828-877-4423.

Free

Owl Prowl

Dupont State Recreational Forest

Grab your flashlight and join Ranger Jane Dauster for a cool fall evening at DuPont in search of owls.   Program will meet at the Guion Farm Parking Area in DuPont State Recreational Forest (3045 Sky Valley Road, Hendersonville, NC  28739) where we will enjoy a brief slide show on our local owl species.  We will...

Free

Boyd Tract Hike

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

Join us for a 1-mile hike of the Boyd Round Timber Tract as we discuss the history of Weymouth Woods and the preservation of one of the last remaining old growth stands of Longleaf Pine, with a visit to the world’s oldest known living Longleaf Pine tree! PARK AND MEET AT WEYMOUTH CENTER: 555 E....

On the Water: North Mills River

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

Practice your fly fishing skills on the North Fork Mills River. Learn about Delayed Harvest regulations, wading, reading the water, fly selection, presentation, casting, knots and stream entomology. Equipment and materials provided. Ages 12 & up. Register online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call 828-877-4423.

Mushroom Foray

Lake Norman State Park at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, United States

Ever been curious about fungi? Want to learn about native mushrooms? Join former NC State Park Naturalist Jack Green for the Mushroom Foray. Meet at Lake Norman State Parks Community Building (204 Group Camp Lane, Statesville) at 10:00am. From there you will disperse into the woods looking for mushrooms. Lunch will be at 12 in...

Free

The Scoop on Squirrels

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

Did you know there are three different types of squirrels that live in the sandhills? Join a ranger to learn about these rad rodents during this presentation and short hike. Call the park office 910-692-2167 for more information and to register.

Forests of the World: A Project Learning Tree High School Workshop

Durant Nature Preserve Durant Nature Preserve, 8305 Camp Durant Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

This workshop will lead participants from investigating the benefits of trees in our urban communities to discovering forests and their uses around the world. This workshop is ideal for educators working with students in grades 6-12. Please bring a bag lunch. All workshop participants will receive the Places We Live and the Forests of the...

$20

First Day Hike

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

Start off the year right by getting outside for a First Day Hike! This is an easy one-ile hike through an old growth longleaf pine forest. See the oldest known living longleaf pine in the world and the former state champion longleaf.

Free