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

Life of a Pine

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

Learn about the natural history of our State Tree, the longleaf pine, on a short hike to see each of its distinct growth stages. We’ll also view the scars that remain from the turpentine industry and explain how to distinguish longleaf from our other native pines!

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

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...