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

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

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...

Free

Becoming an Outdoor Woman: Shooting Sports

Wake County Wildlife Club 1313 Coley Road, Durham, NC, United States

Becoming an Outdoor Woman is a workshop focused on learning outdoor skills usually associated with hunting and fishing, but useful for many outdoor pursuits. Designed especially for women, BOW welcomes participants 18 years of age or older. This workshop is for you, if: you have never tried shooting activities, but have hoped for an opportunity...

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

The Snakes of North Carolina

Lake Waccamaw State Park 1866 State Park Drive, Lake Waccamaw, NC, United States

Have you ever wanted to learn about snakes in our area? Participants will also learn about the 37 species of snakes native to North Carolina and the differences between them. Such differences include egg layers vs. live births, and venomous vs. nonvenomous. Snake safety and identification tips will be discussed along with interesting myths about...

Creek Creep

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

Come see what is swimming around in the creeks at Mayo River State Park. Wear clothing and shoes for getting in the creek and getting wet!  Meet at the Deshazo Mill Road Access parking lot. Call the park office at 336-427-2530 for directions. Bring your own drinking water and insect repellent.

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

Masked Bandits

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

Fact or Fiction: Do raccoons wash their food? Find out the answer to this and much more about those furry little “masked bandits” at South Mountains State Park. Learn a few myths and legends as well as fun facts about raccoons. All ages welcome! Start Location: Visitor Center

Sustainable Forestry Teachers’ Experience

Southern Pines, N.C.

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...

$50