What's Happening at Howell Woods?
Thanks to everyone that came out to Howell Woods for the Johnston County Pollinator Festival on Saturday, June 26th.
We appreciate all the hard work and dedication from the Johnston County Cooperative Extension Service, the Johnston County Beekeeper's Association and the volunteers at Howell Woods to make this event a success!
Check out our photo gallery to see pictures from the Johnston County Pollinator Festival.
Upcoming activities:
NC Hunter Safety Classes at Howell Woods
August 6 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm and August 7 9:00 am-5:00pm FEE: no charge
Direct Link to Registration--http://ncpaws.org/huntingsafety/courses/Detail.asp?txtID=21704
September 10 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm and September 11 9:00 am-5:00pm FEE: no charge
Direct Link to Registration--http://ncpaws.org/huntingsafety/courses/Detail.asp?txtID=21705
All first-time license buyers must successfully complete a hunter education course before they can hunt in North Carolina or purchase a hunting license. The basic hunter education course is a minimum of 10 hours and instills in students the knowledge and skills to be a responsible and safe hunter. Course content includes information about hunter responsibility, wildlife conservation and management, hunting firearms identification and safety, wildlife identification, survival and first aid, specialty hunting and tree stand safety.
North Carolina sets no minimum age for taking a hunter education course. The courses are based on a sixth- grade learning level. Students must pass a written exam and a firearms handling proficiency test unassisted. Please be aware of these requirements before registering young children for hunter safety courses. We are asking that children under the age of 12 be accompanied by an adult throughout the class.
To register for a class go to the above listed direct links or contact Katrina McDougald at 919-938-0115 ext. 225.
At Howell Woods, you can experience a variety of outdoor programs and
recreational activities. Learn how to build a bird box, participate in
bird banding, or go on a night safari. Go hiking, camping, canoeing,
bird watching, hunting, fishing, and more!
Are you a nature novice or a seasoned outdoor enthusiast? Howell Woods
offers educational opportunities and low impact outdoor recreation at different
skill levels.
Lift your spirits, challenge yourself, and learn something in the process!
What Makes Us Different?
In 1993, Rudolph Howell donated the property to Johnston Community College with hopes that it be used as an outdoor classroom. Because of its size and variety of activities, Howell Woods has some rare offerings for nature enthusiasts of all skill levels. Nestled in a natural wooded setting between the Neuse River and Hannah and Mill creeks in southeastern Johnston County, Howell Woods incorporates hunting, outdoor recreation, wildlife and forestry management, as well as ongoing environmental research across its professionally maintained hardwood wetlands habitat.
Children, adults, and families can explore and discover native birds, butterflies, amphibians, reptiles, freshwater fishes and numerous plant species in the natural wetlands atmosphere. At Howell Woods, you can find a number of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and biking; ponds and creeks for canoeing and fishing; sites for camping; as well as controlled hunting areas for feral pig, deer, waterfowl, quail, squirrel, and wild turkey.
The Learning Center showcases exhibits of live animals such as turtles, snakes, and several species of owl as well as a natural resource reference library.
Getting Here
Howell Woods is located at 6601 Devil’s Racetrack Road in the Bentonville community of southeastern Johnston County. The environmental learning center is in close proximity to interstates 95 and 40 in central North Carolina and is less than 45 miles from Raleigh, 20 miles from Goldsboro, and 15 miles from Smithfield and Newton Grove.
If you need help finding us, try the map or use the driving directions.
Our Staff
All extensions from main number - 919-938-0115
James Sasser, Director/Wildlife Biologist - ext. 221
Jason Parker, Wildlife Technician - ext. 224
Frank Grubbs, Wildlife Technician - ext. 222
Mike Rose, Operations Technician - ext. 223
Katrina McDougald, Admin Assistant/Educational Program Specialist - ext. 225
Stephen Ashby, Operations Technician - ext. 223
General questions can be emailed to info@howellwoods.org
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