Wildfires across the United States have cost more than 100 lives and more than $25 billion dollars in property losses in just the last two years. That’s why it’s so important to take steps to improve the wildfire safety of your home and community. Take the first step on your journey to wildfire preparedness by participating...
Do you enjoy listening to birds in the morning? Come learn how to identify common backyard birds by their calls and songs. The program will start in the classroom with some listening quiz games and then move outside to put our skills to the test. Come prepared for light hiking outside.
Have you ever wondered the names of the wildflowers growing on your Tree Farm? Join N.C. Forest Rangers for an moderate hike to observe and identify early spring wildflowers. Hiking through the diverse forest ecosystem at Holmes Educational State Forest provides an opportunity to see plenty of trillium, flame azalea, spice bush and more!...
Join a ranger for a one-mile hike to see the three different types of pitcher plants that call Weymouth Woods home. Long pants and insect repellent are recommended as we will be going off trail.
Once a year for a short duration, blue ghost fireflies hover the forest floor with a lingering bluish glow. Seek alongside naturalists on paved trails as to why this small firefly has been the focus of generations worth of folklore and myths. Tours from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays from May 14 to...
Ornithologist Dr. Lynn Moseley will share some secrets of birds' nesting habits that will have you refreshing your habitat and calibrating your binoculars for some focused bird watching. REGISTER HERE.
Activities include sunset kayaking and boat cruise, 3-D archery, intro to 3-GUN, skeet, outdoor cooking, yoga, hiking, wilderness survival, hydro painting, ferry ride to bear island, shelling, crafts and more! Full schedule of events and information on registration are available HERE.
Students must complete the online North American Trapper Education Program course prior to coming to class. Student must bring certificate of completion from online course to complete in-person portion. Online course is found at HERE.
Students must complete the online North American Trapper Education Program course prior to coming to class. Student must bring certificate of completion from online course to complete in-person portion. Online course is found at HERE.
Learn to prepare a tasty meal over a wood fire and charcoal briquettes. Learn how to cook game, fish and other traditional dishes in a camp setting or at home. We’ll use traditional Dutch ovens and learn some novel methods, as well. Participants prepare and eat their outdoor meals. This is a hands-on class.
