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Old Fort litter pickup day

Old Fort Litter Pick Up Day Round 2

N.C. Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center’s Keep McDowell Beautiful program will be partnering with Camp Grier, Old Fort Ride House, …

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4-H Summer Discovery

We are putting the finishing touches on our 2021 4-H Summer Discovery Program. We will post our activities and …

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Community Health Assessment Survey

Every 3 years, the Foothills Health District compiles comprehensive data (Community Health Assessment) that helps the local Health Department …

Strawberry Sauce

National Strawberry Month

May is known as National Strawberry Month. Strawberries are grown year-round, but the peak season is April through July. …

Old fort litter pick up day

Old Fort Clean Up Fills a Dump Truck

N.C. Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center’s Keep McDowell Beautiful program partnered with Camp Grier, Old Fort Ride House, Kitsbow, Hillman …

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McDowell 2021 4-H Scholarship

Attention seniors!!! McDowell County 4-H’s College Scholarship is now open. If you are a graduating senior that has been …

4-H Clover

4-H Summer Camp 2021

We are planning to attend Betsy Jeff-Penn 4-H Camp in Reidsville, North Carolina from June 20–25. Spots are available …

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Old Fort Litter Pick Up Day

N.C. Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center’s Keep McDowell Beautiful program will be partnering with Camp Grier, Old Fort Ride House, …

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Backyard Composting Basics

Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. Would you believe me if …

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