Introduction to Fly Fishing

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Come join our experienced and knowledgeable instructors for a day of fun and learning as they introduce you to the basics of fly-fishing. Equipment and materials provided. Bring a lunch and non-slip shoes or waders if you have them. Limited to 6 participants. Ages 12 and up.

Free

Deer Processing Seminar

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Headquarters Centennial Campus, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

This Deer Processing Seminar includes video demonstrations and discussions on  field dressing, taxidermy, skinning, safe meat handling and basic home processing.

Free

Project Learning Tree K-8 Workshop

Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest 4803 Sweet Home Church Road, Elizabethtown, 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 NC Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for...

$20

Casting for Beginners

Dupont State Recreational Forest

This is the perfect introductory class for beginners. Topics include casting theory, mechanics and practice techniques. Our experienced instructors allow you to learn at your own pace as they teach the overhead cast, roll cast, and the art of false casting. All equipment and materials are provided. Bring a lunch. Ages 12 and up.

Free

Introduction to Deer Hunting Seminar

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

Introduction to Deer Hunting is designed to help newcomers get started in deer hunting, but experienced hunters and hunter mentors with mentees are encouraged to attend. Participants can expect an interactive discussion of whitetail habits, the need for scouting, essential equipment and techniques, safe use of treestands, spotting white-tailed deer in the woods, effective shot...

Free

Carbon OFFSETS Workshop

Appalachian State University Plemmons Student Union, 263 Locust Street, Boone, NC, United States

The OFFSETS Workshop (Offsets for Future Forest Stewardship & Education Together Series) will focus on the future of carbon offsets for small-scale forest owners in the Southeastern United States. The goal is to disseminate information and facilitate discussion on the various obstacles facing carbon offset projects in the region. Who Should Attend? Forest landowners, industry, forest...

Wildlife Expo

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

Enjoy more than 14 hands-on, interactive exhibits and demonstrations at the 2018 Wildlife Expo. Learn about the natural environment and the important roles that hunting and fishing play in North Carolina's fish and wildlife conservation. Activities include: Shooting a BB gun and bow Testing duck and goose calls Fishing Lure making Kayaking Learning about honey...

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.

Hawk Watch

Pilot Mountain State Park 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC, United States

Count and document the number of migrating raptors! Stop by the Little Pinnacle Overlook and look to the skies to see migrating hawks, falcons, eagles, osprey. Use a pair of binoculars to see for yourself and learn about the history of migrating raptors! Visit Pilot Mountain State Park website for multiple opportunities to Hawk Watch...