Eat Local, McDowell!
With the COVID-19 Pandemic, the importance of a local food system was highlighted both for the food secure and …
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.
College Scholarship Opportunities for 2023
Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of McDowell County Scholarship We all know college is NOT cheap. College is a commitment for both …
Free Pesticide Collection Day 2023
Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer is …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Progress With European Pepper Moth
European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a major, yet largely unrecognized, pest of nursery and greenhouse crops. This exotic …
Joro Spider Not as Scary as It Looks
Similar to murder hornets in 2020, the Joro spider is having its five minutes of fame! Recent headlines across …
Tomato Disease Diagnostic Video Series
Anyone who grows tomatoes in North Carolina, from homeowners to commercial growers, eventually finds their crop is affected by …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden - Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast - Interview of Byron Schermerhorn
Charles Murphy, Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer from Durham County interviews Byron Schermerhorn, a wildlife habitat certified consultant. Listen to …