All unlicensed sportsmen and sportswomen must successfully complete a hunter education course before they can hunt in North Carolina or purchase a hunting license. This course covers hunter responsibility, wildlife conservation and management, firearms, wildlife identification, survival and first aid, specialty hunting, and tree stand safety. The course is accepted in every state and province...
This event highlights the latest in harvesting, chipping, grinding and clearing machines, along with trucks, trailers, vans, mulchers and other products. The event will be held in Scotland County between Laurinburg and Laurel Hill. Admission is $20 for pre-registered guests and $25 at the gate for those 18 and older. Pre-registration closes April 18. For...
Whether you want to gain new skills or improve current techniques, this workshop presents a thorough review of the history and ethics of fly-fishing as well as the angler's important role in wildlife conservation. In the stream ecology session, discover tiny aquatic species that support a much larger food web. Explore a mountain stream and...
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.
