Join a ranger to learn about the diversity of life found here at Mount Michell State Park, what they eat and where you might be able to see these mysterious creatures. Start Location: Upper Summit Parking Lot
Join a ranger on a hike around the Beech Tree Trail to see some of the spring ephemerals in bloom. Meet at the trailhead parking lot.
Grandfather Mountain produces an amazing variety of wildflowers, which change from week to week, so join us throughout the season to experience the changes! This hike is moderate and the pace will be slow - all experience levels welcome. We will see spring wildflowers of cove forest, northern hardwood forest, dry ridge, and early-mid succession forest environments....
This Critical Issues webinar explores recent trends in wildfires and changes in contributing factors and drivers of these hazards. The webinar will feature case studies of wildfire policy and management strategies in the western and southern United States. REGISTER HERE.
Fishing with soft plastics can be highly effective technique for landing lunkers on any fishing outing and there are 1000s of varieties and colors of plastic lures on the market to choose from. But what if you could make these lures affordably at home? In the Pechmann Fishing Education Center’s Soft Plastics Lure Making Class,...
Learn about common wild edibles found in Umstead State Park. This program will include a short walk through the woods and down by the lake. Reservations required. Contact the Visitor Center at 919-571-4170. Limit 20 people. Start Location: Crabtree Large Parking Lot (Located off Highway 70/Glenwood Ave, Raleigh)
Fishing is a great way to bring families together to create lifelong memories. Our workshop is designed to teach families with children 7 years old and older, the basic skills needed to go fishing. If you have never gone fishing before, this workshop will help get everyone started on the path to creating an outdoor...
Students must complete the online North American Trapper Education Program course prior to coming to class. Student must bring certificate of completion from online course to complete in-person portion. Online course is found at: conservationlearning.org
This workshop will focus on Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood. Please prepare to be outside for a portion of the workshop, and bring your lunch. Pre-registration is required. Register by May 14. Questions? Contact Phyllis Weatherly-Rosner at pweatherly-rosner@kaleideum.org
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.
