Residential Rain Garden Workshop June 20, 2019
Join us on June 20, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Watauga County Agricultural Conference center …
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Mother Earth News Fair - Extension Is There!
4/28/2019 – Our Alternative Crops and Organics Program has a very popular booth at the Mother Earth News Fair …
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs Serving Watauga County
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs Serving Watauga County in 2019 What is a CSA? Making a living wage as a small …
Growing Vegetables in Containers Class - April 25, 2019
Growing Vegetables in Containers April 25th 5:30-7:30 p.m. Do you lack space to garden, do you rent your home, or …
High Country Seed Swap & Growers Exchange March 19, 2019
High Country Seed Swap & Growers Exchange – 3/16/19 On Saturday, March 16, 2019, all aspiring and practicing area gardeners are invited to …
'Feasting on Farm Fresh Ingredients' Cooking Classes
Join this dinner time celebration kicking off the local food season and learn to fill your plate with delicious …
Free Radon Test Kits Available
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Watauga County has a limited number of radon test kits available free of charge. …
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 …
Pizza Adventure Week 2019
Updated: Pizza Adventure Week is now full. The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Watauga County Center will offer a Pizza Adventure Week: Local …
Deer Butchering & Processing Workshop at Watauga Extension October 6, 2018
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Watauga County will offer a deer butchering and processing workshop on Saturday, October 6, 2018, …
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 …
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs Serving Watauga County in 2018
What is a CSA? Making a living wage as a small farmer can be challenging. Fortunately, community members can take …
2018 High Country Seed Swap & Growers Exchange
High Country Seed Swap & Growers Exchange Saturday, 3/17/18 at Family Central 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. On Saturday, March 17, …
Food Preservation Classes Offered
Three Food Preservation classes are being offered through N.C. Cooperative Extension. Choose to attend one, two, or all three classes. …
Mediterranean Cooking Class Series: Med Instead of Meds for Better Health
The Watauga County office of N.C. Cooperative Extension will be offering a Mediterranean Cooking Class Series: Med Instead of …
Pizza Adventure Week - Local Foods for Local Kids
Watauga Cooperative Extension will offer a Pizza Adventure Week: Local Foods for Local Kids day camp this summer. It will …
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 …
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