Basic Rod Building Course

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

Students will learn the basic techniques necessary to assemble their own custom fishing rod. Each student will build a 6ft medium action spinning rod from an IM6 blank, which they may keep on completion of the course. Topics covered in this course include: · Finding the rod spine · Prepping guides and handles for installation...

Free

Introduction to Kayak Fishing (Level II)

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

Prepare to get wet, this free clinic is the second in a series of two designed to give anglers and paddlers the information and skills required to safely and successfully fish in sheltered waters from a kayak.  This clinic meets at the Lake Rim Boating Access area and features sessions with Commission staff and volunteers....

Trapper Workshop

Durham County Wildlife Club 3616 Hopson Rd Morrisville, NC 27560, Morrisville, NC, United States

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

Outdoor Skills: Map and Compass

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Whether you are an angler, hunter, or wildlife watcher this program offers you a chance to try your hand at skills that will help keep you safe in the forest. Ages 12 and up.

Tree Farm Inspector Training Workshop

EVENT CANCELLED. Will be rescheduled for late spring.   The N.C. Tree Farm Program is offering an Inspector Training Workshop for forestry professionals who are interested in volunteering with the program. CFE credits will be provided. Prior to registering to attend, please review the ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for the academic and/or experience credentials required to be...

Free

Beginning Birder

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Learn to identify common bird species found in this area. This class is designed for the beginner birder. Bring water and good hiking shoes.  Ages 8-13.

Fly-tying Forum

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

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...

Free

Mason Bee Homes: Craft

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park 240 Park Entrance Road, Seven Springs, NC, United States

Worried about the bee population in your area? Craft some mason bee homes with a ranger and help your garden’s bees. Registration required! Call the Visitor’s Center @ (919) 778-6234 to reserve a spot.