Grand Opening of Seed Share at the Marion Library
Come celebrate something new and excited for McDowell County gardeners and soon-to-be gardeners. The Grand Opening of the Seed …
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.
Marion East Clean Up Day
The N.C. Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center’s “Keep McDowell Beautiful” program will be partnering with the Marion East Community Forum …
Seed Share at the Marion Library
The Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of McDowell County along with many citizens who are passionate about seed saving and sharing …
Adopt-a-Road Volunteer Safety Training
Do you notice litter on the side of the road where you live, work, or play? Do you want …
Free Webinar 1/24: Seasonal Maintenance of Major Fruit and Vegetable Crops
Please join Melissa Bell from the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and John Lyttle, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent …
First Meeting Set for Junior Master Gardeners
Come Grow with Us in 2023! The Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program is a youth gardening program of the North …
Home Composting for Families
Families can go through a lot of fruit and vegetable scraps during a single meal. Join us for an …
Sign Up for McDowell County Center Text Alerts
Technology has evolved and continues to evolve whether we like it or not. We receive information in a variety …
Adopt-a-Road Volunteer Safety Training Winter 2022
Do you notice litter on the side of the road where you live, work, or play? Do you want …
2022 Crop Protection School: Emerging Threats
The 74th Annual Crop Protection School will be held virtually on Thursday, December 1, 2022 using the Zoom platform. Please …
Health Care Enrollment Events for You & Farm Workers
Marketplace Open Enrollment began on November 1 and will end on January 15, 2023. The McDowell Access to Care …
Come Grow With Us: Junior Master Gardener Program in McDowell
The Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program is a youth gardening program of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension. JMG engages …
Composting for Families Online Class
Composting is harnessing the power of nature to recycle your organic waste at home. More than 25% of the …
Container Gardening Workshop
The Master Gardeners of McDowell County along with Settlemyre Nursery invite you to join a Container Gardening Workshop on …
Register Now! Plant ID Classes Begin October 10th
This fall, we will be holding four of our popular online Plant ID classes offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens! …
Elm Zigzag Sawfly Found in NC for the First Time
A new invasive insect has been spotted in North Carolina. In August 2022, the elm zigzag sawfly (Argidae: Aproceros leucopoda) …
Bradford Pear Bounty Back With Two Events This Fall
The Bradford Pear Bounty is back! After a successful inaugural event in April, NC’s Bradford Pear Bounty is coming …