Red-cockaded Woodpeckers

Weymouth Woods

It’s not every day you get to see an endangered species, but that’s our goal for this program! We’ll learn about the unique nature of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and why it became endangered, while we check out their cavity trees near the Visitor Center. If the timing is right, we might get to see adults...

Campfire Cooking

Falls Lake State Recreation Area 13304 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC, United States

Come out to the park and learn the art of cooking in a Dutch Oven, a handy skill for the next time you cook outside. This will be a hands-on experience and tasting! While we bake we will also discuss the history of the Dutch Oven and review Camping Safety. Start Location: Shelter 21 in...

Beginning Birding

Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC, United States

What is the difference between birdwatching and birding? Birding with Vernon walk leader, Vernon Janke, will talk about the art of birding and the tools and techniques you need to improve your birding skills. Discover why birding is one of the most popular outdoor activities and use your new knowledge on a bird walk around...

Free

Introduction to Fly Casting

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

This course is designed as a fun and easy way for beginning fly anglers to give fly-casting a try or for those with some experience who want to refine their fly-casting skills. There is no experience necessary for this course. Fly rods and other necessary equipment will be provided. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes, a...

Free

Fly-tying Forum

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

The Fly-tying Forum provides tyers with an opportunity to increase their skills. Open to fly-tiers of all skill levels, the fly patterns change each month as a way to encourage learning various new tying techniques and development of tying skills. Tyers aged 10 years old and up are welcome, however participants 15 years old and...

Free

Guided Kayak Fishing Experience

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

This free clinic is the last in a series of three designed to give anglers and paddlers the information required to safely and successfully fish in sheltered waters from a kayak. This session features a hands on guided kayak fishing experience with Commission staff and volunteers. Destination to be decided. This course is suitable for...

Beyond Becoming an Outdoor Woman: Introduction to Kayak Fishing

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

Introduction to Kayaking Fishing is designed to give anglers and paddlers the information required to safely and successfully fish in sheltered waters from a kayak. The event includes class room time where you will learn how to choose a boat, know what equipment is needed, outfitting and rigging, tackle and gear selections and most importantly...

$20

Family Fishing Day: Mayo River State Park

Mayo River State Park 500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC, United States

This kids' fishing derby for ages 17 and under awards prices for heaviest, longest and shortest fish in different age categories. A prize will be awarded to the adult who catches the heaviest fish of the day. This will be a special license-exempt day. All members of the family may participate without having a fishing...