N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Herbicides & Longleaf 201 focuses on the herbicide choices available for site preparation, ecological restoration and management of longleaf pine systems. Herbicide rates, timing of application, surfactants and adjuvants, targeting and control of invasive and unwanted species, how to preserve desirable native plants in longleaf settings and more will be covered, giving participants the tools...

Learn about the importance of pollinators and native species, creating and enhancing pollinator habitat, and the various financial and technical assistance programs available. Program includes classroom-based programs and field tour. For more information, contact Laurel Kays at 919-513-2573 or lekays@ncsu.edu    

Learn to identify venomous and non-venomous snakes found in the Sandhills.

The Sustainable Forestry Teachers Experience is a professional development workshop for teachers that demonstrates all elements of forestry in North Carolina. Discover the forests in our state and learn about the wood products industry.

Lunch and snacks will be provided. Click here for more information, and click here to register.

This workshop will focus on native forest pest insects (e.g., defoliators, pine bark beetles), invasive forest pest insects (e.g., emerald ash borer, walnut twig beetle/thousand cankers disease, spotted lanternfly), pest identification, life cycle, range and integrated pest management. This workshop will provide 2 continuing certification credits for private and commercial pesticide applicators in classes G,...

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is a workshop focused on learning outdoor skills—skills usually associated with hunting and fishing, but useful for many outdoor pursuits. Designed especially for women, BOW welcomes participants 18 years of age or older. This workshop is for you, if . . . you have never tried shooting activities but have hoped for...

See an outdoor demonstration of tar, pitch and turpentine production using historic methods.

Learn about creating and enhancing pollinator habitat, and about the financial and technical assistance programs available to help. Program includes classroom instruction and field tour. For more information, contact Laurel Kays at 919-513-2573 or lekays@ncsu.edu -- Laurel Kays Extension Assistant 919-513-2573 lekays@ncsu.edu 

The Sustainable Forestry Teachers Experience is a professional development workshop for teachers that demonstrates all elements of forestry in North Carolina. Discover the forests in our state and learn about the wood products industry.