This is a guided introduction to the world of fungi. Program includes discussion of the history, toxicity, ecology, biology, medicinal uses and edibility of mushrooms that are common to the area followed by a foray into the forest. Registration required.
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.
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.
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 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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
This is a two-day workshop on aquatic plants in fresh-water ecosystems, especially impoundments such as ponds, lakes and stormwater basins. The workshop will be of value to Extension personnel, government agency staff in water quality or fresh water wildlife/game programs, farm and forest landowners, those who research pond/lake management, and construction/engineers with pond, lake and...
