Educational State Forests

N.C. Forest Service exhibit to offer new programs during the 2024 N.C. State Fair

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The number of days left before the opening of the 2024 N.C. State Fair are in the single digits and this year is sure to offer traditional favorites blended with several new attractions. Whether you’re a foodie planning to stuff your face with enough “home grown happiness” to go around, a thrill seeker on the … Read more

‘If we inspire one kid, I feel we’ve done a good job’; N.C. Forest Service builds awareness through education

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Famous American poet, novelist and playwright Alfred Mercier once said, “What we learn with pleasure, we never forget.” Education and outreach are a critical part of what the N.C. Forest Service does to promote forestry across the state. From wildfire prevention programs and career day events to county fairs, Envirothon and Future Farmers of America … Read more