2023 EENC PRE-CONFERENCE FIELD TRIP: CLARK PARK A.M. AND P.M. PROGRAMS

Registration closes Friday 8/28/23 at 12 p.m.!

This unique field trip day allows you to come for part or all of the adventures! Join us just in the morning for the bird walk, just in the afternoon to learn about rare organisms that call Southeastern NC home, or stay for the whole day. Be sure to either bring your own lunch, or plan for time between programs to pick something up from a nearby restuarant (~10 minute drive).

Fall Bird Walk

Fall is a busy time in the bird world. Migrants are heading south and resident species are busy prepping for the winter. This makes for good birdwatching since you never know who will turn up. Head out on this guided walk to see how many species can be found. Bring binoculars if you have them, some loaner pairs are available. Sept. 7, 8:30-10 am.

Optional* Lunch With a Ranger/Center Staff

Want to find out more about Clark Park and the surrounding area or just have a chance to chat with fellow nature lovers? Join us for lunch from 11:30 am-12:30 pm on the back porch of the nature center. Participants will be responsible for providing their own lunch.

North Carolina's Rarest Residents

Our state is known for its biodiversity but not all species are common or easily observed. Some species are naturally rare or live here at the edge of their range. Others have been made rare by human activities. Learn about some of our rarest and most unusual neighbors. Sept. 7, 1-2:30 pm.

Field Trip Details:

• Registrants will meet at the at the Clark Park Nature Center:  631 Sherman Drive Fayetteville, NC  28301
• There are male/female restrooms on site with stalls and a port-john in the parking lot.
• The Bird Walk trail is natural surface on mostly flat paths. There is a bridge with stairs, but the route is flexible based on participants' needs.
• There is abundant poison ivy!
• The NC Rare Residents program will be primarily indoors with a walk afterward on the natural surface trails.

Logistics: This workshop is limited to 20 in-person participants.

Please bring a water bottle and weather appropriate clothing for being outdoors. A change of clothes and sunscreen are recommended.

This field trip will be eligible for 1.5-3 hours of Criteria II/Continuing Ed for the NC EE Certification. Criteria III is also available.

EENC is grateful to our field trip partner Clark Park for hosting this opportunity.

Have you registered for the 2023 EENC Annual Conference yet? Join us on September 8 and 9 for networking, amazing sessions, and more!

Cancellation: Registration for this workshop may be canceled up until 10 days before the official start date for a full refund, minus a $5 cancellation fee, by emailing programs@eenc.org. No refunds will be offered for cancellations after August 28.