Do you like navigating through a forest with a compass and map--or have never done so but would like to try? Learn about pacing, compass reading, using a map to navigate to various points and more. Please wear hiking shoes, pants and long sleeves for this event. Pre-registration required.
Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of Chatham County Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro on Monday September 23, 2019 at 10:00 am. The garden features over 215 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, and 85% of them are native to North Carolina....
Visit members of Forsyth Audubon and park rangers as they count and document the number of migrating raptors. Use a pair of binoculars to see for yourself and learn about the history of migrating raptors! Opportunities are September 25-30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Introduction to Deer Hunting is designed to help newcomers get started in deer hunting, but experienced hunters and hunter mentors with mentees are encouraged to attend. Participants can expect an interactive discussion of whitetail habits and habitats including the need for scouting, essential equipment and techniques, safe use of treestands, how to spot white-tailed deer...
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 how to identify animals found in the Piedmont area by their tracks and their scat. Be prepared for a short hike to look for signs of animals in the area. Register by September 25 at 919-676-10278
Celebrate at Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education with hands-on activities for all ages including outdoor cooking, tree stand safety, fly tying and casting, tracking, and much more! No registration required. All ages.
Introduction to Deer Hunting is designed to help newcomers get started in deer hunting, but experienced hunters and hunter mentors with mentees are encouraged to attend. Participants can expect an interactive discussion of whitetail habits and habitats including the need for scouting, essential equipment and techniques, safe use of treestands, how to spot white-tailed deer...
In the fall, Coastal North Carolina is home to many species of birds that are here year-round, as well as species that migrate through this area on their way back to their wintering grounds further south. This workshop will consist of a hike through various habitats to identify these migrants, as well as resident birds....
Explore the lives of monarch butterflies and learn how you can help them and other pollinators in your own garden through demonstrations, resource materials, and a walk through a butterfly garden. If we are lucky, there will be adult monarchs to tag, in order to study and track their migration. Local volunteer Conservation Specialist with...
