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Spiders... Big Spiders... Oh My!
Eastern NC is home to two quite large spiders: the black and yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) and the …
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 …
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Have you been wanting to begin composting at home, but weren’t sure how? The Composting Basics class will take …
Alligatorweed Thrips for Alligatorweed Control
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“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
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Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
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Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
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After the Flood: Inspect, Purge, and Disinfect Your Well
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Hurricane Matthew Water Testing Kits Available
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Septic Systems & Saturated Soils
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Post-Matthew Clean-Up
Matthew has made a very soggy ending to an already wet summer for those of us in eastern NC. …
Heat Index Information Online!
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GRILL IT SAFELY! Summer is here and it is time to fire up your grill! Grilling can eliminate some heat …
Creating Holiday Decorations From Fresh Greenery
By: Nicole Sanchez, NCSU Cooperative Extension Are you ready to bring the sights and scents of the holidays into your …
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