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Common Snakes of the High Country of Western North Carolina

As warmer summer days heat up the landscape here in the High Country of western North Carolina, our bears, birds, bugs, and beasts get their warm-weather wake-up call. In the late afternoons &…

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The Misunderstood Milk Snake

Over the last several years, I've had many friends and Extension clients text or email pictures of snakes they've encountered on their property (some alive...some missing a head), asking for…

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Night Magic: Moon Gardens, Night Creatures, and Preserving the Dark Sky

Join us for an educational event where we will discuss the importance of darkness for life! The event will take place at the Blue Ridge Conservancy's new event space on June 1st, 2025.We will be…

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Watauga County 4-H Summer Fun - 2025

Registration Is Open Now! Join us for a summer full of fun, educational adventures! We are offering camps for ages 5-7 and 8+. Camps include Forestry Camp, Pizza Camp, CloverBud Camp, Junior master…

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Recording of Ag Taxes After Disaster Meeting Available

Assistant Professor Nicholas Brown joined us via Zoom on Thursday, 2/20 to share insight on how the impacts of Hurricane Helene will affect tax filings this year. The recording of this meeting can be…

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A Successful 4-H Summer !

A Successful 4-H Summer! A total of 34 youth participated in 7 different Summer Fun events! Events included: Junior Master Gardener Camp (2 camps) Intro to Horsemanship Camp CloverBud Camp Electric…

Watauga County 4-H Summer Camps; dates listed; contact susie_douglas@ncsu.edu 828.264.3061

Watauga County 4-H Summer Day Camp Registration Is Open for 2024

Watauga County 4-H Summer Day Camp Registration is Open!!! Please register in 4-H Online! Once you register, the amount you owe will be due ONE WEEK after you register. You must pay at the Extension…

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Extension Offers Ginseng Production Workshops in October in Western NC

If you own mature hardwood forestland (or a nice wooded backyard) with a little slope, moist soil, and good drainage, ginseng may be a viable way to produce income from your underutilized woods.…

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High Country Live Stake Giveaway Events

Blue Ridge Resource Conservation & Development is again offering live stake giveaway events in the High Country. These live stake giveaways are a partnership between New River Conservancy, Blue Ridge…

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Watauga County Farm / Land Use & Regulations Panel

Watauga County Farm / Land Use & Regulations PanelJoin us for a discussion on the many programs & services available for our farm and forest landowners: Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 4:00…