N.C. Tree Farm Program, Inc.

Learn the basics of fly tying during this introductory level class. Work at your own pace to tie a basic pattern. Equipment and materials provided. Ages 12 and up.

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.

Join a Park Ranger for an easy walk to learn more about the Jacob Fork River. Discussion will include watersheds, common plants and animals, and water quality. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area.

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.

Practice your fly-fishing skills on the East Fork French Broad River under the supervision and experienced eyes of our fly-fishing instructors. Learn about Delayed Harvest regulations, wading, reading the water, fly selection, presentation, casting, knots and stream entomology during a fun and relaxed morning of fishing.  Equipment and materials provided.  Meet at the Exxon/Kountry Mart...

This workshop, designed for formal and non-formal educators, explores North Carolina’s bat species including current research on white-nose syndrome. CEU and EEC credits are available upon workshop completion. Criteria III credits are available upon completion of workshop.

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.

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.

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.