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.

Forestry Tour: Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association

Jackson Springs 295 Sycamore Ln., Jackson Springs, NC, United States

This tour gives landowners the opportunity to learn from other landowners who are managing longleaf pine stands. The tour will focus on mid-story hardwood removal on 60+ acres. For more information, contact Jesse Wimberley Sandhills Area Land Trust Outreach Coordinator at 910-603-1052 or jesse@sandhillslandtrust.org.

Wildlife Photo Hunt Competition

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Bring a camera, running shoes and your competitive spirit. Your team will stalk, find and photograph wildlife and their signs and earn points to win prizes. Only one camera per team needed. Teams can consist of 1-5 members. All ages.

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.

Casting for Beginners

Dupont State Recreational Forest

This is the perfect introductory class for beginners. Topics include casting theory, mechanics and practice techniques. Experienced instructors teach the overhead cast, roll cast and the art of false casting. This class is held at Lake Imaging in DuPont State Recreational Forest. All equipment and materials are provided. Bring a lunch. Ages 12 and up.

Project Learning Tree K-8 Workshop

Guildford College 5800 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC, United States

Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as we 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. The PLT activity guides are provided free of charge...

$20

All About Mountain Trout

Marion State Fish Hatchery 645 Fish Hatchery Road, Marion, NC, United States

Learn about trout life history, habitat needs, trout management, spin-fishing and fly-fishing methods, knot tying, fishing tips, trout regulations and finding places to go fishing.

Free

Fly Tying Forum

John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC, United States

The Fly-tying Forum provides tyers with an opportunity to increase their skills. Open to fly-tiers of all skill levels, the fly patterns change each month as a way to encourage learning various new tying techniques and development of tying skills.

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.