Game and Outdoor Cooking Workshop

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

Learn to prepare a tasty meal over a wood fire and charcoal briquettes. Learn how to cook game, fish and other traditional dishes in a camp setting or at home. We’ll use traditional Dutch ovens and learn some novel methods, as well. Participants prepare and eat their outdoor meals. This is a hands on class.

Free

Longleaf Festival

Harris Lake County Park 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC, United States

Celebrate the longleaf pine ecosystem at the 9th Annual Longleaf Festival! Learn about the life of the longleaf pine, how it is managed with fire, its history and the wildlife and plants that depend on this unique natural habitat. There is something for everyone to enjoy! Ride the Longleaf Express to a 60-acre restored Longleaf...

Wildflower and Butterfly Hike

Lake Norman State Park at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC, United States

Join a ranger for a one-hour guided nature hike through the woods and fields of Lake Norman State Park. During this off-trail romp, participants will look for and discuss the wildflowers that are blooming and insects that are active during the summer months in the Piedmont of North Carolina. Meet in the lobby of the...

Wildflower Hike

Elk Knob State Park 5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC, United States

Come walk with a ranger along the Beech Tree Trail to see all things blooming. Learn the names of the flowers and something about their nature. Meet at the trailhead parking lot.

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