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Gardening in Coastal North Carolina can be a challenge for new and experienced gardeners alike. The Brunswick County Newcomer’s …
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According to Jeff Hall, Conservation Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, sightings of Diamondback rattlesnakes are becoming much …
Coastal NC Landscape Plant Dos and Don'ts
As with any area, proper plant selection along our beaches and barrier islands is very important. The publication, Native …
Help the US Fish & Wildlife Service!
The US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) is trying to learn more about the distribution of an aquatic plant …
2018 NC Catch Summit Coming Soon
Brunswick Catch will host a conference about North Carolina fisheries and opportunities for our seafood economy March 12th and 13th. The …
Strategies for Propagating Vegetables Workshop
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Promoting Living Shorelines for Erosion Control – A Workshop for Real Estate Professionals
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Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
What Do the NWS Watches and Warnings Mean?
It’s early 2018 and the National Weather Service has already been busy with a variety of winter weather event …
Conserving Biodiversity and Bird Habitat When Land Is Developed
AGENDA NC Cooperative Extension Workshop Conserving Biodiversity and Bird Habitat When Land Is Developed North Carolina Cooperative Extension- Onslow County 4024 Richlands Highway, …
Summer Canning Classes!
Interested in learning how to preserve your fresh summer veggies? Whether you grow them at home or you buy …
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
The following article was provided by David Glenn, Science & Operations Officer, NC CoCoRaHS State Co-Coordinator, with the National Weather Service in …
March Is National Sauce Month
March is National Sauce Month so we are encouraging friendly competitions! Sauces are a great way to add extra …
Flood Buckets
Help is still needed in North Carolina Counties affected by Hurricane Matthew and the flooding that followed. Brunswick County …
After the Flood: Inspect, Purge, and Disinfect Your Well
Floodwaters can contain debris that can damage drinking water wells and cause them to become contaminated with chemicals and …
Hurricane Matthew Water Testing Kits Available
Do you have a drinking water well? Was it submerged by flooding from Hurricane Matthew? If yes to both …
An Afternoon With Dr. Doug Tallamy--Native Plants and Wildlife
A very exciting and informative afternoon is planned for September 24th at 1 p.m. at the St. James Community …
Cooperative Extension and Master Gardener Volunteers Are on the Move!
Cooperative Extension and the Master Gardeners will be working together every first and third Thursday at the Leland Library …
April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month
runswick County Cooperative Extension and Brunswick County Department of Social Services are acknowledging Child Abuse Prevention Month for April …
Documentary Series - Local Food Systems and Farming
The Brunswick County Local Foods Policy Council and Brunswick County Cooperative Extension are hosting a year-long documentary series starting …
Pesticide Container Collection Day--June 18
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the Brunswick County Cooperative Extension, will be offering …
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