4-H “Egg”-splores Embryology with New Hanover County 2nd Graders

After 21 days of patiently turning and caring for a dozen or so eggs, students eagerly gather around their classroom’s incubator as they listen to faint peeps and watch tiny beaks start to peck MORE »Posted: Today

Climate Change Adaptation Webinar Series

Climate and weather:  two very different things.  The first is based on long-term trends; the second is what’s happening this week outside.  People understand climate when it comes to December temperature differences between North MORE » – from   Onslow County CenterPosted: 5/13/13

Local 4-H Youth Win Gold at Districts

Each year hundreds of 4-H members develop public speaking skills through presentations and demonstrations at 4-H District Activity Day and this year was no different as over 400 4-H members, parents, volunteers, and staff MORE »Posted: 5/2/13

Pressure Canning Class: May 25

If you have always wanted to learn how to can vegetables but you’re not sure where to start, this is the class for you!  Come learn from your local Cooperative Extension Agent Chantel Welker, MORE »Posted: 4/25/13

If you would like to arrange a demonstration, workshop, or seminar on water quality, rain gardens, rainwater harvesting, etc., contact our Natural Resources & Environmental Education Agent MORE »Posted: 4/12/13

2013 4-H Camp Registration Open!

Get ready for a fun-filled summer with 4-H! We are offering two week-long day camps at the Arboretum this summer and one residential camp at Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Center. Cloverbud Day Camp: June MORE »Posted: 4/11/13

State-wide Star Party for NC Science Festival

Friday, April 5    7:00 pm – 10:00 pm     Airlie Gardens, Wilmington, NC NC Cooperative Extension New Hanover County Center has partnered with the Cape Fear Museum, the Cape Fear Astronomical Society and Airlie Gardens MORE »Posted: 3/28/13

Arboretum News – Winter/Spring 2013

There is lot’s being planned for Cooperative Extension programs and Arboretum events.  Read all about it in the Arboretum News. MORE »Posted: 2/7/13