Preserving Summer's Bounty - 2019 Canning and Freezing Classes Offered
Hands-On Workshops – Preserving Summers Bounty 2019 Flyer Learn to safely preserve food at home. (Workshop includes supplies and recipes) Registration Fee …
Home & Family
June 2019 is National Health Homes Month
In the U.S. today, people spend close to 90% of their time indoors. National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM), created …
Creating a Healthy Home Step 1: Clean
June is National Healthy Homes Month — this month the NC State Extension Healthy Homes program will be highlighting the …
Uptown Tree Canopy Receives Makeover
If you’ve been to the court square uptown lately you may have noticed ribbons around some of the trees. …
Swarm Season Is Here!
Swarm season is here! A lot of people panic when they see bees. They assume “swarm” means “attack” or …
Tree Canopy Walking Tour in Uptown Shelby
On March 30, 2019, Extension Horticulture Agent Julie Flowers led a walking tour to teach the public about the …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer 6th Annual Plant Sale
Please join us for our 6th Annual Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Cleveland County Plant Sale! Saturday, May 11, 2019, from …
Eating Seasonally and Locally
A Budget-Friendly Guide to Eating Fresh, Local, Produce. Dr. Alice Ammerman, professor in the Gillings School’s Department of Nutrition has recently …
The Frank & Elizabeth Spencer Scholarship
The Frank & Elizabeth Spencer Scholarship Established by dairymen, friends, and associates to express their appreciation to Frank & Elizabeth …
Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
Hello Everyone, Please see information below on the Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop. Early bird registration for the workshop ends …
Community Gardening 101 - a 30 Min Video
Click Here to learn how to create and sustain a community garden! forming a leadership team, organizing the garden, selecting a good …
There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
Disposing of old tires is an environmental and economic challenge that has led to a variety of creative strategies …
Tree Cleanup and Chainsaw Safety Class
Please join us for a Tree Cleanup and Chainsaw Safety Class. Please see the flyer below for more information. When: February 27, …
Extending the Beauty of Valentine Bouquets
A Few Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Cut Flowers Longer Be sure the vase is clean before adding water and …
2019 Evin Evans Spring Spectacular Goat Show
2019 spring show rules 2019 Spring Show Entry Form Writable If you have any questions, please call Greg Traywick@ …
Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine
Locally grown flowers are: fresher and so last longer. prettier because they are harvested near full bloom. sustainable with a low carbon …
$30,000,000 Available to Support Therapeutic Horticulture in Nursing Homes
$30 million has accumulated in the Regional Civil Money Penalty Fund. This money is targeted to enhance the lives …
Second Annual Southeastern Social Care Farming Summit
Companion Planting February 23, 2019 Shared Vision Retreat Center 3717 Murphy School Road, Durham, NC 27705 The Southeastern Social Care Farming Collective is …
2019 Beginning Beekeeping School Begins January 19!
2019 Beekeeping School Each year we offer a beginning beekeeping school which is usually held in January or February. The …
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- Broad River Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) and Kinship Care Support Group
- Household Pest Control
County Extension Programs
Information Portals
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Family Life
- Healthy Homes
- Home Energy Conservation
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Universal Design
- Cleveland County Extension & Community Association
- North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
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