About the Workshop

Attendees will learn how to protect and improve the natural environment of streams by stabilizing the stream bank and other eroding areas. NC State University and other local experts will provide practical, cost-effective solutions using natural materials and native plants to create a healthy streamside. Attendees will participate in hands-on stream protection practices including harvesting live-staked native plants and/or installing live-stakes on a stream.

Lunch will be provided at this workshop for all participants.

*** Note that an optional certification exam, at the higher fee, will be provided after the workshop. Those who receive a passing grade of 80% or above will be recognized as Certified in Stream Bank Repair by NC State University Extension.  More details on the optional certification are provided below. ***

Prior to the workshop, attendees will receive a link to the workshop's materials website.  Please feel free to watch the videos and take notes prior to attending the workshop. Please refer to the Workshop Schedule below for the agenda.

Who Should Attend

The course is recommended for the following groups of individuals:

  • Registered Landscape Architects
  • Professional Engineers
  • Commercial Landscapers
  • Municipal and County Landscape Personnel
  • Utility Workers
  • HOA Officers
  • Homeowners/Landowners
  • Designers
  • Park Managers
  • Students and Environmental Educators

What to Bring

Please plan to bring water and arrive prepared for outdoor work. If the forecast calls for severe weather or snow, the instructors might reschedule the class for the safety of the attendees.

Participants will be outside working on stream banks. Proper attire is strongly recommended:

  • Waders/Boots
  • Jeans/Long Pants
  • Long-sleeved shirts
  • Gloves
  • Hats

Optional items to bring include:

  • Rain Gear
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
  • Folding Chair
  • A notebook and pencils for the lecture portion of the course

Registration Information

Certification Seeking Registration - $250
The Certification exam will be a take home exam which will be handed out at the end of the training to those who have registered and paid for certification.  It is an open book,  multiple choice exam.  You can use any of the resources listed on the workshop website  to answer the questions.  A stamped, addressed envelope will be included for you to mail your exam for grading.  Grading will be completed by  Friday Sept 4.

Non Certification Registration - $40
Class instruction and participation only

Register By
August 13, 2026 11:59 PM

Payment Information

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and checks for payment of registration fees. Checks should be made payable to NCSU–BAE and be mailed to:

NCSU-BAE
Campus Box 7625
Raleigh, NC 27695
Attn: Workshop Coordinators

Cancellation, Severe Weather and Refund Policy

Cancellation requests should be sent to bae_training@ncsu.edu for processing. The cancellation request must be submitted at least thirty-one (31) days before the date of the workshop to receive a full refund. Cancellation requests made between thirty (30) days and eight (8) days before the date of the workshop will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative processing fee. Any cancellation requests made on or within seven (7) days of the workshop will be ineligible for a refund.

Attendee substitutions from within the same company may be made at any time at no cost. Please send an email to bae_training@ncsu.edu with the name of the current registrant and the name and email address of the new registrant.

In the event of severe weather, this workshop may be postponed or canceled at the discretion of the workshop instructors and coordinators. If the workshop is postponed, you may receive a refund if you are unable to attend the newly scheduled date, time, and location. Please contact bae_training@ncsu.edu if you are unable to attend the rescheduled workshop. If the workshop is canceled, you will receive a full refund. If the workshop is postponed or canceled, the workshop instructors and coordination staff are not responsible for participants not meeting their PDHs or CEUs requirements with their various professional licensing boards.

Workshop Schedule

Please review materials prior to the workshop.

8:00 am – 8:30 am

Registration

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • Welcome
  • Introduction to the Training
  • Presentations on lessons learned:  materials, plants, and installation techniques

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Lunch

12:45 pm - 4:00 pm

  • Stream-side Hands-on Session
  • Q&A
  • Certification Exam Information

Adjourn

Certification Information

Important Information about the Exam and Testing Procedure

  1. The link to the materials website will be provided in the workshop reminder email sent one week before the workshop from bae_training@ncsu.edu. (Please be sure to check your spam folder.)
  2. Additional information regarding the exam will be distributed closer to the event.
  3. You must receive a score of 80% or above to pass. 
  4. If you pass the exam, you will receive an email with your certificate and certification number digitally attached roughly 1 week after the exam period closes. These links are only active for 3 months. Please download and save a copy of these documents as soon as possible.
  5. Additionally, your information will be added to the Certified Professionals List. The certification is perpetual and does not require renewal. Final exam scores are not provided.
  6. If you do not have a passing score, you will receive an email from the workshop coordinators regarding a one-time exam retake. The workshop coordinators will not provide you with which questions you missed or how many questions you got wrong.

Professional Development Hours

To ensure that you receive professional credit for this workshop, please bring your license information with you on the day of the workshop for sign-in at the registration table.

The following professional development hours (PDHs) are awarded after successful completion of the workshop and a certificate of attendance will be emailed afterward listing these PDHs.

  • 4.5 PDHs for professional engineers and land surveyors (approved by the NC Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors) 

Professionals carrying licenses in other states and/or other licenses than those listed may appeal to their respective boards to obtain professional education credits.

Instructor Contact Information

Mitch Woodward
Area Specialized Extension Agent
mdwoodwa@ncsu.edu

Bill Lord
Retired Extension Agent
wglord1@gmail.com