Casting for Beginners

Dupont State Recreational Forest

This is the perfect introductory class for beginners. Topics include casting theory, mechanics and practice techniques. 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

Fly-tying Forum

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

This class 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.

Free

Tackle Rigging for Fly Fishing

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Rigging tackle is one of the most important components of fly fishing. Learn how to create different tackle setups for fly fishing in a variety of situations. We will create dropper rigs, euro style nymphing rigs and much more. The course will also cover material  selection, techniques and care. Ages 12 and up.

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.

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.

Free

Fly Fishin’ 101

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

Get Hooked! Join a volunteer angler for an introductory class on fly fishing. Please bring all personal equipment. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations apply. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Introduction to Fly Fishing: Lake Fishing

Dupont State Recreational Forest

Join experienced and knowledgeable instructors for the day as they introduce you to the basics of fly-fishing on a local lake. Topics covered will include equipment, knots, casting techniques, and aquatic entomology. Equipment and materials provided. Must have completed Intro to Fly Fishing or have equivalent experience before taking this class. Ages 12 and up.

Free

Hummingbird Banding

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve 1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC, United States

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.

Free