FREE! Horticulture Classes Offered
Free horticulture classes are being offered beginning on September 13 and going through November 19, 2019. These classes will …
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We are also excited to announce that we are holding our 2019 Aging With Gusto Conference here in Person …
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Want to know what is going on with the Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) program over the next few …
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With the warmer weather and steady flow of moisture this spring, fire ant mounds are popping up everywhere! These …
There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
Disposing of old tires is an environmental and economic challenge that has led to a variety of creative strategies …
Extending the Beauty of Valentine Bouquets
A Few Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Cut Flowers Longer Be sure the vase is clean before adding water and …
Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine
Locally grown flowers are: fresher and so last longer. prettier because they are harvested near full bloom. sustainable with a low carbon …
Value-Added Dairy Conference, January 14-15, 2019!
Asheville, NC Download the conference brochure here. This conference will provide opportunities for dairy producers to learn more about on-farm processing …
Forestry Field Day to Feature Legacy Planning, Chainsaw Safety, More
CANCELED Are you a forest landowner? Do you have questions about the legacy of your forestland? Would you like to …
Register Now for Aug. 1 Firescaping Workshop
Preparing for Wildfires with Fire-Resistant Landscaping August 1, 2018, 1:00-5:00 p.m. North Carolina Zoo Educational Building 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 Cost: $10 Register online North …
When Dreams Come True: NCFS Mentoring Program
Through NC Farm School, alumni gain more than insight into the ABCs of agricultural business planning. They also forge …
Stress Free Entertaining
How can you keep holiday entertaining as much fun and stress free for you as for your guests? Be …
Natural Learning Initiative Growing IN Place Symposium
SAVE THE DATE 11th Annual Natural Learning Initiative Growing IN Place Symposium March 16, 2018, 9:00-4:30 Nature Research Center, North Carolina Museum of …
Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children - Design Certification
North Carolina State University Certificate Program The Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children Certificate is a fully online, distance education program …
Coping With Drought
While eastern counties are managing flood conditions, counties in the west are are already experiencing drought. Check out this …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
Dig In!! Save the Date - 3/12/16 Symposium in Raleigh
Registration is now open! Registration is $15/person and includes light breakfast and lunch. Sponsored by Advocates for Health in Action and …
Natural Learning Initiative Design Institute, Raleigh NC 10/21-22/2015
13th Annual Design Institute: The Whole Child in Nature Designing and programming children’s outdoor environments for play, learning, and well-being. Join …
13th Annual Natural Learning Initiative Design Institute
The Whole Child in Nature Designing and programming children’s outdoor environments for play, learning, and well-being. Learn how naturalized outdoor environments …
Horticulture Science Summer Institute
Please pass on to young people who might be interested as well as teachers and parents. Horticultural Science Summer Institute, July 6-11, 2014 High …
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