ForestHerNC: Going Wild With Citizen Science and Enjoying Your Woods Safely

ForestHerNC: Going Wild With Citizen Science and Enjoying Your Woods Safely Thu 3/11 1 PM - 2:30 PM

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Description: Join ForestHER NC landowners, natural resource professionals, and others for the third of three interactive webinars about enjoying your woodlands! In this webinar you will have an opportunity to learn about Citizen Science and how you can participate in it, as well as, enjoying your woods safely.

Presenters
Karen Clark, Center Director, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Presentation: Going Wild with Citizen Science

Kelly Douglass, Wildlife Disease Biologist – USDA Wildlife Services
Presentation: Enjoying your Woods Safely

Registration is required: Click here to register

Save the Dates!
April 8, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Hunting leases, land posting & trespassing laws
May 13, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Non-timber income & agritourism
June 10, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Forest certification & cost-share programs
July 8, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Property taxes & estate planning

Check out the flier and the ForestHerNC Facebook page to learn more!

Mar 11 Thu

Also Coming Up

HYBRID Project Learning Tree K-8 Workshop @ McDowell Nature Center (Part 1) Wed 3/10 1 PM - 2:30 PM

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1 week away

Description:

**Please read carefully so you are fully aware of workshop participation requirements, dates, and times.

HYBRID Project Learning Tree K-8 Workshop
March 10 & 12 plus 1.5 hours asynchronous work

March 10th 1pm-2:30pm (Virtual on Zoom)
March 12th 1pm-4pm (In-Person at McDowell)
Outside Homework: 1.5 hours

M cDowell Nature Center
Charlotte, NC
Workshop Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: March 7, 2021
To Register: go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_mcdowell
Questions? Rachel Smith rachel.smith@mecknc.gov

SPACE IS LIMITED: Only 8 spaces are available for this workshop to maintain COVID protocols. A waitlist is established in the registration system.

NOTE: Participation in all three parts of this workshop are required. By registering for this workshop, participants are agreeing to adhere to all COVID protocols for the in-person portion of this workshop at McDowell Nature Center. This includes wearing a mask (covering your nose and mouth) at all times and maintaining social distancing requirements. In addition, if participants are not feeling well the day of the workshop, or if they have had a recent confirmed OR possible COVID exposure, they should not attend the face-to face portion of the workshop.

Mar 10 Wed

HYBRID Project Learning Tree K-8 Workshop @ McDowell Nature Center (Part 2) Fri 3/12 1 PM - 4 PM McDowell Nature Preserve, 15222 York Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278, USA

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2 weeks away

Description:

**Please read carefully so you are fully aware of workshop participation requirements, dates, and times.

HYBRID Project Learning Tree K-8 Workshop
March 10 & 12 plus 1.5 hours asynchronous work

March 10th 1pm-2:30pm (Virtual on Zoom)
March 12th 1pm-4pm (In-Person at McDowell)
Outside Homework: 1.5 hours

M cDowell Nature Center
Charlotte, NC
Workshop Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: March 7, 2021
To Register: go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_mcdowell
Questions? Rachel Smith rachel.smith@mecknc.gov

SPACE IS LIMITED: Only 8 spaces are available for this workshop to maintain COVID protocols. A waitlist is established in the registration system.

Mar 12 Fri

Project Learning Tree K-8 Workshop With ACE Education (Hybrid) Mon Mar 29 - Sat Apr 10 Agapé Center for Environmental Education, 1369 Tyler Dewar Ln, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, USA

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4 weeks away

Description: Please read this description carefully so you are fully aware of all the requirements for this HYBRID Project Learning Tree Workshop

This workshop will take place in three parts, two of which will be virtual and on your own, with the cumulating in-person gathering at Agape Center for EE near Fuquay-Varina on Saturday, April 10 from 9:30am - 12:30pm. Participation in all three sections is required for full credit in the course (8 contact hours for Criteria I Credit in EE Certification or 0.8 CEUs).

Project Learning Tree K-8 Workshop (Hybrid)
Monday, March 29 - Saturday, April 10, 2021
**Required in-person workshop Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 9:30am - 12:30pm @ The
Agape Center for EE near Fuquay-Varina.

To Register: go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_agape
Registration Cost: $20
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 26, 2021
Questions? Mir Youngquist-Thurow aceed@agapekurebeach.org

What does this workshop entail? Participants are required to complete, in this order:
1. View an introductory video from the NC PLT Coordinator introducing participants to Project Learning Tree and how to access and navigate the module. (asynchronous ~ 30 minutes)

2. Complete the online K-8 Professional Development module from national PLT. (asynchronous ~ 4 hours, at your own pace/schedule)

3. Attend the in-person* portion at Agape Center for EE near Fuquay-Varina on Saturday, April 10 from 9:30am - 12:30pm. This will be a time to explore additional PLT activities, discuss implementation, distribute hard copies of the PLT K-8 Activity Guide, and share more about PLT resources and adaptations.

*All in-person participants will be required to wear a mask during the workshop, covering their nose and mouth, except when actively drinking or snacking. All CDC and State Health guidelines will be followed, including maintaining 6 feet of distance throughout the workshop. These requirements are subject to change with new facility/county/state/federal guidelines. More information will be sent closer to the workshop date.

Mar 29 Mon

ForestHerNC: Hunting Leases, Land Posting & Trespassing Laws Thu 4/8 1 PM - 2:30 PM

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1 month away

Description: Save the Date!

Plan ahead to attend next year’s ForestHer NC workshops, which will teach you how to enjoyand protect your woodlands. One workshop will be held per month from January through July,at 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EST, with an optional half hour afterward for discussion.

Check out the flier and the ForestHerNC Facebook page to learn more!

Apr 8 Thu

Project Learning Tree: Early Childhood Workshop Fri 4/16 9 AM - 3 PM North Carolina Zoo, 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205, USA

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2 months away

Description:

Project Learning Tree Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood
April 16, 2021 (in-person)
9am - 3pm
North Carolina Zoo
Asheboro, NC

Workshop Fee: $20
To Register: go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_nczoo
Registration Deadline: April 9, 2021

Questions? Linda Kinney linda.kinney@nczoo.org
SPACE IS LIMITED: Only 15 spaces are available for this workshop to maintain COVID protocols. A waitlist is established in the registration system.

NOTE: By registering for this workshop, participants are agreeing to adhere to all COVID protocols for the in-person portion of this workshop at the NC Zoo. This includes wearing a mask (covering your nose and mouth) at all times and maintaining social distancing requirements. In addition, if participants are not feeling well the day of the workshop, or if they have had a recent confirmed OR possible COVID exposure, they should not attend the workshop. If COVID requirements change, this workshop will moved to an online version.

Join other early childhood educators as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood activity guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of the guide and the accompanying music CD. The PLT activity guide is provided free of charge to participants through support from the NC Forestry Association. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for Criteria I or II in the EE Certification Program (early childhood). Please bring a filled water bottle, lunch, and prepare to be outside for the full time. More details will be sent prior to the workshop.

Please make a personal commitment to attend to ensure there are enough materials and space for everyone. More detailed information will be sent prior to the workshop. Cancellations made by the registration deadline will receive a $10 refund. Cancellations after this date will not receive a refund.

Apr 16 Fri

Women's Chainsaw Safety Workshop Thu Apr 29

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2 months away

Description:
This course will cover the basic elements of safe chainsaw operation. Topics will include parts of a chainsaw, personal protective equipment-including parts, proper fit, and importance, chainsaw maintenance, and chainsaw use.

COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed. More information coming soon.

Contact Laurel Kays at lekays@ncsu.edu for questions.

Apr 29 Thu

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