Howell Woods will host Birding for the Outdoor Enthusiast Saturday, May 6. Are you looking to learn more about the birds you see around your yard, or a nearby park or outdoor area? If so, join a local wildlife biologist James Sasser on a guided walk around Howell Woods and learn how to identify many […]
Howell Woods will host an Owl Safari Monday, March 13 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Join them as they search for the elusive Barred Owl. They will introduce raptors, visit the Birds of Prey exhibit, and then take a truck ride to search for these nocturnal creatures! The cost for this program is $5. For more information, […]
North Carolina has more than 1,000 plants that are not native to our state. While many cause little or no harm to our natural communities and our lifestyles, there are some that do direct and indirect damage and require active control and management. Participants will learn how to identify and manage invasive species using integrated pest management. […]
Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center will host an Owl Safari Monday, Feb. 20 from 6-8 p.m. Join them as they search for the elusive Barred Owl. They will introduce raptors, visit the Birds of Prey exhibit and then take a truck ride to search for these nocturnal creatures! The cost for this program is $5. […]
Howell Woods will host Landscaping for Wildlife Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. until noon. Food, cover, and water are three of the four requirements for wildlife and they can be difficult to provide. Participants will learn ways to improve the area where they live for wildlife the natural way. While this program will be […]
Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center will host an Owl Safari Monday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join them as they search for the elusive Barred Owl. They will introduce raptors, visit the Birds of Prey exhibit, and then take a truck ride to search for these nocturnal creatures! The cost for this program is $5. […]
Howell Woods will present a Wildlife Habitat Management Series Saturday, Jan. 14 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per module or $25 for all three modules. There will be a 30-minute lunch break at noon. Module 1, Woodland Management - Learn how you can manage any size of woodland to increase its […]
Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center will host a Winter Solstice Walk Wednesday, Dec. 21 from noon until 1 p.m. Happy first day of Winter! Join Howell Woods staff as they discuss what the winter solstice is and then take a nature walk down one of our trails, searching for hibernating animals. The cost for this […]
Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center will host an Owl Safari Monday, Dec. 12 from 5-7 p.m. Join them as they search for the elusive Barred Owl. They will introduce raptors, visit the Birds of Prey exhibit, and then take a truck ride to search for these nocturnal creatures! The cost for this program is $5. […]
Howell Woods will host Community Science, Feeder Watch, Thursday, Dec. 8 from 1-2 p.m. in the Nature Center Classroom. This project will focus on collecting data about the natural world and can be done anywhere! The cost for this program is $5. To register, visit https://www.johnstoncc.edu/howellwoods/forms/public.aspx
The Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center will host Living Longleaf Saturday, Dec. 3 from 1-2 p.m. in the Howell Woods Nature Center Classroom. Take a hike with them as they show off one of their many conservation projects reintroducing longleaf pines. They will discuss their life cycle, the habitat they provide, and more. The cost […]
Come play with Howell Woods staff in their Nature PlaySpace! This free program will include extra materials to play with, from bubbles to sand toys and more. A Play Day will be held Wednesday, Oct.5 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. For more information, call 919-938-0115 or email jtastoske@johnstoncc.edu.
