Backyard Composting Basics
Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. Would you believe me if …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Lake James Clean Up 2021
Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Black Bear Boat Launch from 8 a.m. until noon. N.C. Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center’s Keep …
Help Feed Hungry People in McDowell
In conjunction with N.C. A&T State University’s Small Farms Week, McDowell County along with other County Centers across the …
It's Our Turn to Roll Up Our Sleeves
It’s hard to imagine a time when we didn’t know COVID-19 existed. Now when people say “virus,” we know …
Roadside and Waterway Clean Up Safety Training
Do you notice litter on the side of the road where you live, work, or play? Do you want …
2021 Extension Gardener Training Series
The Extension Gardener classes are open to anyone wanting to learn more about good gardening practices based on research-based …
A Wee Bit of Satisfaction in 2020
Just a wee bit of satisfaction when you use an ingredient for a dish that you grew from seed. …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …