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 Wednesday September 11, 2019 at 5:30 pm. The garden features over 215 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and grasses, and 85% of them are native to North Carolina....
Learn about the importance and beauty of raptors.
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. REGISTER by Sept. 6.
Get hooked with this introductory class on fly fishing. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations apply.
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...
Topics covered will include equipment, knots, casting techniques, and aquatic entomology. Equipment and materials provided. Bring a lunch and non-slip shoes or waders. Ages 12 and up.
Learn about the similarities and differences between the grizzly bear and the black bear including their behaviors, food sources and appearance.
Bird migration is in full swing, and it’s time to go watch the spectacle. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them.
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.
