Women’s Introduction to Fly Fishing

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Join our experienced instructors for a day of fun as you learn the basics of fly-fishing. Topics include appropriate equipment, knots, casting techniques and aquatic entomology. Equipment and materials provided. Bring a lunch and non-slip shoes or waders. Limited to 6 participants. For ages 12 and up.

Free

Hawk Watch

Pilot Mountain State Park 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, United States

Join members of the Forsyth Audubon Society and Park rangers as they count and document migrating raptors including hawks, falcons, eagles and osprey. Learn about the history of migrating raptors, and use a pair of binoculars to see them for yourself.

Identifying Birds of Prey

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

The hunting skills of birds of prey have always captured the imagination of nature lovers but few can identify the call of an Owl’s hoot or recognize a hawk by its silhouette and screech. In this program you will learn these skills in the classroom and then put them into practice in the field. Come...

Free

Trapping 101

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

This course will cover equipment, scent control, regulations and setting your traps. This hands-on course is appropriate for beginners and higher skill levels. Ages 12 and up.

Carnivorous Plant Hike

Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, United States

Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that “bite back” such as sundews, bladderworts, butterworts, pitcher plants, and the Venus fly trap. Meet at the end of Nature Trail Lane.

Hawk Watch

Pilot Mountain State Park 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, United States

Join members of the Forsyth Audubon Society and Park rangers as they count and document migrating raptors including hawks, falcons, eagles and osprey. Learn about the history of migrating raptors, and use a pair of binoculars to see them for yourself.

Take a Child Outside: Family Camp Out

Chimney Rock State Park 743 Chimney Rock Park Road, Chimney Rock, NC, United States

Never been camping?  Afraid of the dark?  You’re not alone.  Join a park ranger and take this rare opportunity to camp in Chimney Rock State Park.  A ranger will be available at 5:30 pm to help set up camp and build a campfire for a fun filled night under the stars! You must bring your...

Carnivorous Plant Hike

Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, United States

Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that “bite back” such as sundews, bladderworts, butterworts, pitcher plants, and the Venus fly trap. Meet at the end of Nature Trail Lane.

Hawk Watch

Pilot Mountain State Park 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, United States

Join members of the Forsyth Audubon Society and Park rangers as they count and document migrating raptors including hawks, falcons, eagles and osprey. Learn about the history of migrating raptors, and use a pair of binoculars to see them for yourself.

All About Mountain Trout

Valle Crucis Community Park NC, United States

This workshop will focus on trout life history, habitat needs, and trout management in North Carolina with an emphasis on Brook Trout conservation.  Participants will learn about general spin-fishing and fly-fishing methods, knot tying, fishing tips, trout regulations and finding places to go fishing.

Free