Have you ever wanted to learn about snakes in our area? Participants will also learn about the 37 species of snakes native to North Carolina and the differences between them. Such differences include egg layers vs. live births, and venomous vs. nonvenomous. Snake safety and identification tips will be discussed along with interesting myths about...
Come see what is swimming around in the creeks at Mayo River State Park. Wear clothing and shoes for getting in the creek and getting wet! Meet at the Deshazo Mill Road Access parking lot. Call the park office at 336-427-2530 for directions. Bring your own drinking water and insect repellent.
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.
Fact or Fiction: Do raccoons wash their food? Find out the answer to this and much more about those furry little “masked bandits” at South Mountains State Park. Learn a few myths and legends as well as fun facts about raccoons. All ages welcome! Start Location: Visitor Center
The Sustainable Forestry Teachers' Experience is a multi-day residential professional development workshop that demonstrates all elements of forestry in North Carolina. This program is designed to educate teachers about forestry through presentations, tours and hands-on lesson plans. Educators will receive training in Project Learning Tree, an award-winning, multi-disciplinary environmental education program that provides STEAM activities for preK-12th grade...
Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree K-8 Curriculum Guide. Participants will leave with the PLT K-8 Activity Guide, which includes 96 activities correlated to the N.C. Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for Criteria I in...
Join Ornithologist Susan Campbell Wednesday mornings at Weymouth Woods for a rare opportunity to see Hummingbirds up close. Susan Campbell is one of the few individuals worldwide who are licensed to handle Hummingbirds. This program is weather permitting. Call the park office prior to the event to confirm that banding is taking place.
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.
Bring your binoculars for a relaxing morning outing. All experience levels welcome. Wear hiking shoes and long pants.Bring water and binoculars. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Hike starts at Fews Ford parking loop. Hike length and difficulty: 1.5 mile, slow and easy hike
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.
