Forestry Field Day to Feature Legacy Planning, Chainsaw Safety, More
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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 …
Master Gardener Training Beginning
A Master Gardener Training course will begin on August 16th, 2018. Classes will meet every Thursday 9:00 a.m. – …
NC Farm School Graduates 12th Class
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When Dreams Come True: NCFS Mentoring Program
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