Landscape for Life
When: The class will be held on six consecutive Wednesday evenings, beginning on July 10 from 6-8 p.m. and …
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Southeast Regional Field Tour
Based on 2017 USDA figures 34% of North Carolina’s total corn and soybean production takes place in 18 southeastern …
Is It - or Isn't It - a Brown Recluse Spider?
Over the past few years, Matt Bertone (NC State University Entomologist) and a couple of his peers conducted a …
Have Farming Practices and Impacts on the Environment Improved?
Today’s agriculture gets pointed at as an example of poor stewardship and science, but is it really? In January, …
Aquatic Plant ID & Control Classes
Do you have your aquatic pesticide applicator license? Do you have a pond or are you part of a …
Tractor Talks Safety Presentation Tools
Giving a safety talk soon? Check out this OSHA-developed resource to help make your discussion both purposeful and memorable. …
Attend a Creek Freaks Training!
Come attend a 2-day Creek Freaks training! When: June 17 & 18, 2019 Where: 4024 Richlands Hwy., Jacksonville, NC Fee: FREE! – …
“Substantial Damage” and “Substantial Improvement”: What Do They Mean, and How Can They Impact You?
If you live in a flood zone and sustained damage to your home, the terms “substantial damage” and “substantial …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
Composting Basics
Have you been wanting to begin composting at home, but weren’t sure how? The Composting Basics class will take …
Have You Seen a Diamondback?
According to Jeff Hall, Conservation Biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, sightings of Diamondback rattlesnakes are becoming much …
HOWL Events!
Join us for several Hofmann Open Water Laboratory (HOWL) events in Onslow! Be part of Citizen Science. Explore local …
Strategies for Propagating Vegetables Workshop
Strategies for Propagating Vegetables Do you have questions about: how to maximize the quality of your vegetables through your propagation …
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 …
Rain Barrels!
Rain barrels are currently available at the Onslow office of N.C. Cooperative Extension. These roughly 50-gallon food-grade rain barrels come …
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 …
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 …
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