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.

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

America’s Boating Course 3 Boating Safety Course

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

The basic boating knowledge topics include: Introduction to Boating Boating Law Boat Safety Equipment Safe Boating Navigation Trailering, Storing and Protecting Your Boat Hunting and Fishing, Water-skiing and River Boating The course itself is free of charge. Participants may purchase the accompanying book for $25. Books may be picked up at the Pechmann Center in...

Free

Fly Fishing 101

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

Get Hooked! Join a volunteer angler for an introductory class on fly fishing. Please bring all personal equipment. Classes may vary based on interest and skill level of the participants. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fishing regulations apply. Class is offered every Sunday until August 19. Visit the South Mountains State Park website for a...

Tackle Rigging for Fly Fishing

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

Rigging tackle is one of the most important components of fly fishing. Learn how to create different tackle setups for fly fishing in a variety of situations. Create dropper rigs, euro style nymphing rigs and much more. The course will also cover material selection,  techniques and care. Ages 12 and up.