Art in the Arboretum 2025

Art in the Arboretum 2026

Published - September 29, 2026 Read
Live Oak Garden Entrance (Photo Courtesy of Taylor McDaniel)

Master Gardeners℠ Host Annual Garden Open House in Brunswick County

Published - September 29, 2026 Read
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

News From New Hanover County Center

New FCS Agent Allison Mattocks at a tabling event at UNCW.
New FCS Agent in New Hanover County

Published - September 15, 2026

Native Garden Tour Sign
Cape Fear Native Plant Festival's Native Garden Tour Returns

Published - September 8, 2026

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

firepit with accessories for raffle
Support your Southeast District Admin Professionals

Published - August 25, 2026

4-H STEM
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 Garden Visitors
Pollinator Count Party at The Arboretum

Published - August 6, 2026

All News From New Hanover County Center

Upcoming Events

Kids Vote Saturday | Oct 17 | 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM
Veggies 201: Beyond the Basics of Vegetable Gardening at Home Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | Oct 21 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
Veggies 201: Beyond the Basics of Vegetable Gardening at Home Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Oct 22 | 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
Teen Leaders 4-H Club Monday | Oct 26 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
A Botany Talk and Plant Walk with Marc Williams Register with Eventbrite Friday | Nov 06 | 1:00 PM — 4:00 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
Students in a corn field
Planting an Interest in Agricultural Careers Through High School Biology

Published - September 25, 2026

From: Grow For It
People explore a lush garden.
New Zealand Awaits: Join Our 2027 Garden Adventure

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
$4 for 4-H, October 4-8
$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
Bags of cool-season turfgrases
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