N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

The Hunter Education Program of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission provides free hunter education courses throughout the year in every county.  More than a firearm safety course, instruction includes ethics and responsibility, conservation and wildlife management, wildlife identification, survival and first aid, specialty hunting and tree stand safety. There are no minimum age requirements, however,...

Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as they 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...

Learn proper pruning and training techniques for fruit trees as demonstrated by Dr. Mike Parker, N.C. State University tree fruit specialist. Location: Buster Sykes Farm, 2430 Turner Road, Mebane, NC 27302 Register HERE.

Did you know that fire plays an important role in the ecosystem at Goose Creek? This presentation covers why we burn, how we burn and some of the equipment we use to incorporate fire into the landscape. Start location Visitor Center

In preparation for the 23rd annual Great Backyard Bird Count (which takes place February 14-17) the Naturalist will lead help you learn how to identify common North Carolina birds. Please call 919-383-1686 to register! (Limit 20 participants)

This Fly-tying Course is designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of fly tying tools, materials, patterns, and tying techniques.  We teach the course in progression beginning with simple fly patterns and steadily advance toward more complex flies allowing the students to build on their skills. In this course, students will complete 6...

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 6 Woodland Management: What is Right for You and Your Woodland? Managing...

Join a park ranger for a hike through the bay forest at Jones Lake State Park and "discover" why this environment is unique.  Discussion on the hike will include the flora and fauna of the forest, and why Carolina Bays are important.  Participants should meet at the Visitor Center at 10:00 am for this program....

Come join Rick Stoner on a winter hike adventure to identify common plant species during the cold winter season. Even in the winter there are many plants with leaves by which we can identify them, but we can also identify trees and plants by bark, winter twigs, and various growth characteristics. On our Winter Walk In The Woods...

Everyone knows the king of pancakes, the duke of French toast, the undisputed life-blood of Canada known as maple syrup, but how many have tasted or even imagined the other tree syrups? Birch syrup? Hickory syrup? Sycamore? Fuhgeddaboutit! Join Ranger Wade Engels as he leads a guided hike where southern syrups reign supreme. Learn the...