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Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree
1990 Main Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA 1990 Main Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA Extension Forestry
6 hours ago
Mar
23
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Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree
Guilford College, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA Guilford College, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA Extension Forestry
3 days away
Mar
26
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PLT School Yard Ecosystem Investigations (K-12)
Catawba College Center for the Environment, 2300 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144, USA Catawba College Center for the Environment, 2300 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144, USA Extension Forestry
2 weeks away
Apr
6
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K-12 Project Learning Tree Workshop: Forest Focus
Brevard College Drive, Brevard College Dr, Brevard, NC 28712, USA Brevard College Drive, Brevard College Dr, Brevard, NC 28712, USA Extension Forestry
3 weeks away
Apr
10
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Party for the Pine
Weymouth Center For The Arts, 555 E Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA Weymouth Center For The Arts, 555 E Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA Extension Forestry
3 weeks away
Apr
13
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Project Learning Tree - Southeastern Forests and Climate Change
Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA Extension Forestry
4 weeks away
Apr
17
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K-12 Project Learning Tree Workshop: Forest Focus
Brevard College Drive, Brevard College Dr, Brevard, NC 28712, USA Brevard College Drive, Brevard College Dr, Brevard, NC 28712, USA Extension Forestry
4 weeks away
Apr
17
Wed
Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree
Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest
4 weeks away
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18
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4-H WHEP Registration Deadline
1 month away
Apr
26
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Longleaf Festival
Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr, New Hill, NC 27562, USA Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr, New Hill, NC 27562, USA Extension Forestry
2 months away
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18
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Alternative Income Streams for Forest Landowners
1175 Kingsboro Rd Rocky Mount, NC 27801 1175 Kingsboro Rd Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Extension Forestry
2 months away
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Alternative Income Streams for Forest Landowners
707 Pinehurst Ave, Carthage, NC 28327, USA 707 Pinehurst Ave, Carthage, NC 28327, USA Extension Forestry
2 months away
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30
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Environmental Education for K-8 Educators: Project Learning Tree
Chimney Rock State Park, 431 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720, USA Chimney Rock State Park, 431 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720, USA Extension Forestry
2 months away
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4-H Forestry Contest Registration Deadline
6 months away
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Timber Sales: A Planning Guide for Landowners
Timber sales are often once- or twice-in-a-lifetime occurrences, which can make learning from experience a potentially very expensive lesson. …
Few Signs of Winter in a Warm, Wet February
Our recent trend of warm Februarys continued last month with above-normal temperatures across the state. The western part of …
State Climate Office of NC blog open_in_browser
Economic Contribution of the Forest Sector in North Carolina, 2016
They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but the forest sector plays a key role in the economy of …
Samantha McPherson Receives 2019 NCPMA Graduate Student Scholarship
NCSU Entomology graduate Samantha McPherson is the 2019 recipient of the North Carolina Pest Management Association Graduate Student Scholarship. …
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Forest Health Spotlight: Brown Spot Needle Blight
Landowners in North Carolina have planted a substantial number of longleaf pine seedlings over the last five years. In …
Mississippi State Develops Smartphone App to Test Lumber
From Mississippi State University, Written by Alaina Dismukes STARKVILLE, Miss.—Determining the stiffest piece of lumber is now easier with a new …
Accomplishing Forest Stewardship With Hand-Applied Herbicides
Forest stewardship requires many tools, and hand-applied herbicides are on such option. These selectively control vegetation and can help …
Timber Industry in North Carolina Contributed Over $915 Million in 2017
North Carolina has about 18.1 million acres of timberland, which supports a vibrant forest product industry throughout the state. …
NC State Awarded Designation as Tree Campus USA
NC State Awarded Designation As Tree Campus USA Written by: Carla Davis January 23, 2018 NC State University has earned recognition as …
Hardwood Pulpwood Prices Improved in North Carolina
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Mass Timber Products: Innovative Wood-Based Building Materials
Mass timber products, also known as wood-based engineered construction materials, are becoming more widespread in the design and construction …
A Short Guide to Modern Mapping Systems for Managing Woodlands
Interested in learning a new way to map and manage your woodlands? Take a look at this resource, A …
Cutting at Financial Maturity: Maximizing the Economic Return of Your Woodland
Determining the optimal time to harvest your timber can be difficult for many, as this decision will influence the …
Agricultural Disaster Relief Program Extends Deadline to December 20
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has announced that the N.C. General Assembly has voted to extend the …
Storm Damage Relief for Standing Forage - Application Deadline December 10
Pasture-based livestock producers within eligible counties with damage to standing forage as a result of Hurricane Florence and/or Tropical …
Additional Counties May Be Eligible for Agricultural Disaster Assistance
Farmers urged to sign up by the Dec. 10 deadline (View original announcement on NCDA&CS website) Farmers with damage from Tropical …
New Sustainability Guidelines: IUCN Tourism & Visitor Management in Protected Areas
The new IUCN Tourism and Visitor Management in Protected Areas best practices was released on November 27, 2018. Faculty and …
Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
Three new programs will be available specifically to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of …
Farmer Disaster Assistance Webinar – 10-31-2018
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, along with NC State Extension and FSA, are announcing a program to …
Behind Our Local Food: Fork to Farmer Documentary Release
Today’s technologies grant us the ability to do most things from our couches, namely ordering products and services. This …
Coming Together, Staying Together, & Growing Together: A How-to for Rural Revitalization
Despite the diversity and unique characteristics among our nation’s rural towns, there exists a widening gap between prosperous urban …