Forest Festival Day and Intercollegiate Woodsmen’s Meet

Cradle of Forestry 11250 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC, United States

Meet traditional craftsmen, exhibitors, forestry students, and entertainers as they gather at the Cradle of Forestry to celebrate our forests and forest heritage.

Fall Tree ID Hike

Holmes Educational State Forest 1299 Crab Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Learn to identify 10 common tree species and discuss the basics of photosynthesis, biochemistry and the process of leaf color change. Registration required.

Free

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.

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.

Fall Colors Hike

Grandfather Mountain State Park 9872 Hwy 105 S (Suite #6), Banner Elk, NC, United States

Learn how to identify deciduous trees as their leaves change color in the fall. Come prepared for an easy to moderate one-hour guided hike.

Mountain Streams

Stone Mountain State Park 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring River, NC, United States

Learn about the techniques used in the field to study mountain streams and the fish and wildlife that inhabit them. Workshop will include survey and identification of fish and aquatic insects, and information on trout management and the factors affecting mountain waterways.

Free

Introduction to Fly Casting

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

This class is designed as a fun and easy way for beginning fly anglers to give fly-casting a try. It's also good for those with some experience casting a fly rod who want to refine their skills. Instructors will guide you through the roll cast and basic cast using Joan Wulff’s method of fly-casting that...

Hunter Education Course

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

All unlicensed sportsmen and women must successfully complete a hunter education course before they can hunt or purchase a hunting license in North Carolina. This course covers hunter responsibility, wildlife conservation and management, firearms, wildlife identification, survival and first aid, specialty hunting and tree stand safety. The course is accepted in every state and province...

Family Fishing Workshop

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

Fishing is a great way to bring families together to create lifelong memories. This workshop teaches families with children  7 years old and older the basic skills needed to go fishing. If you have never gone fishing before, this workshop will help get you started on the path to creating an outdoor adventure and cherished...