Feed your Mind: Red-cockaded Woodpeckers

Date: Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Classroom, Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville

Description: Join us for an engaging session on the Red-cockaded Woodpecker (RCW), where we’ll delve into the intricate ecology of the RCW, exploring its family dynamics, fascinating behaviors, and the dedicated local initiatives aimed at restoring this species from near extinction. Additionally, we will uncover the rich history of the Longleaf Pine ecosystem and its symbiotic relationship with fire, crucial for maintaining the habitat essential for the survival of the RCW.

Audience Target: Adults interested in the conservation, wildlife, or local species

Format: A lecture based presentation and question and answer session. Presented by William Johnson, Park Ranger, Carvers Creek State Park

What to Know: Bring your lunch to enjoy a fascinating presentation while you eat and your walking shoes, if you want to go see the garden after the presentation.

Cost: $15 ($5 for Garden Members) Note: Lunch is NOT included, but you are welcome to bring your own. Garden Admission is Included. 

Registration: Please register in advance to secure your spot: Click Here to Register

The Feed Your Mind Lunch & Learn at the Garden Series welcomes local experts in nature, health, and other areas to share their tips and insights on a variety of topics. Join us once a month for a rejuvenating break from your usual environment, where you can enjoy your lunch surrounded by nature, new friends, and engaging conversation.