On the Water: Little River

Dupont State Recreational Forest

Practice your fly-fishing skills on the Little River in DuPont State Recreational Forest 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...

Fishing the Dry Fly

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Angling for trout with a dry fly is challenging but rewarding. Learn the techniques and tactics to enhance your fly fishing experience. This course will include sections on equipment, presentation skills for dry flies, selecting the best dry fly for the situation and adapting to selective trout. Ages 12 and up.

The Big Sit

The Big Sit is a fun way to count and identify as many birds as possible from a designated area for an extended period of time.

Fly Tying for the Beginner

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

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.

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.

Streamside Hike

South Mountains State Park 3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, United States

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.

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.

On the Water: East Fork French Broad

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...

Wild Bats Workshop

Walnut Creek Wetland Park Raleigh, NC, United States

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.

Free