New Hanover County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' at the Brunswick Botanical Garden. Photo courtesy of Amy Mead

The Autumn Gold Rush: Welcoming Goldenrod to the Garden

Published - September 21, 2026 Read

New FCS Agent Allison Mattocks at a tabling event at UNCW.

New FCS Agent in New Hanover County

Published - September 15, 2026 Read

Cape Fear Native Plant Festival's Native Garden Tour Returns

Published - September 8, 2026 Read

News From New Hanover County Center

Fall is just around the corner and with it, the best time to plant new trees and shrubs. Photo courtesy of Amy Mead

Rooted in Success: Why Fall Is the Ultimate Planting Season

Published - August 31, 2026

2 youth, one lady, Mr. Wuf from NCSU playing in a yard

Southeast CALS Wolfpack Harvest

Published - August 28, 2026

Support your Southeast District Admin Professionals

Published - August 25, 2026

New Hanover County 4-H to Host First-Ever Southeast 4-H District S.T.E.M. Day

Published - August 20, 2026

Master Gardeners at The Cape Fear Museum Preview

New Hanover County Extension Master Gardeners Make History

Published - August 19, 2026

Pollinator Count Party at The Arboretum

Published - August 6, 2026

Elevate Your Garden This Fall: Upcoming Vegetable Gardening Presentations

Published - August 4, 2026

This little tool makes cutting the tops and bottom off a breeze.

Summer Food Traditions

Published - August 3, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Sep 29

Today

Micro- and Nanoplastics in NC Oysters

Tuesday | Sep 29 | 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

Sep 30

Growing Interest: Biochar Adoption & Communication in Southeastern NC

Wednesday | Sep 30 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

Oct 17

Kids Vote Saturday | Oct 17 | 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM

Oct 21

Veggies 201: Beyond the Basics of Vegetable Gardening at Home

Wednesday | Oct 21 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

Oct 22

Veggies 201: Beyond the Basics of Vegetable Gardening at Home

Thursday | Oct 22 | 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

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News From NC State Extension

University, 4-H and FFA representatives cut red, blue and green ribbons outside the entrance of the new CALS Extension Building as North Carolina 4-H and FFA state officers hold them.

New Home, Same Mission.

Published - September 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Planting an Interest in Agricultural Careers Through High School Biology

Published - September 25, 2026

From: Grow For It

New Zealand Awaits: Join Our 2027 Garden Adventure

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers

$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Jonas Pak-Lin smiles at the camera in a dark suit, white dress shirt and bright blue tie, set against a layered green, teal, white and yellow graphic background.

North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Man wearing glasses and a gray polo with a lapel mic speaks outdoors, appearing thoughtful against a sunny, leafy background.

Fall 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - September 22, 2026

From: TurfFiles

People seated around folding tables in a garage-style room for a meeting.

East Coast Exhibition Livestock Contest

Published - September 18, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program

Seeding Cool-Season Grasses in NC

Published - September 14, 2026

From: TurfFiles

North Carolina Youth Institute students at a farm holding their harvest

Youth are invited to research global food security!

Published - September 14, 2026

From: Grow For It

PJ contestants judging whole chicken carcasses

Poultry Judging Contest Registration Open

Published - September 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

All News From NC State Extension