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NHC 4-H Alumni & Friends "Meet & Greet" Set for April 28, 2019
The New Hanover County 4-H Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the inaugural NHC 4-H Alumni & Friends “Meet …
Public Speaking...A Most Important Tool for Youth
Public speaking is one of the most important tools to have as an adult which is why local 4-H …
4-H Summer FUN Camps 2019!
New Hanover County 4-H has partnered with several county agencies and businesses to provide 7 weeks of summer camp …
Dune Repair Workshop
A dune repair workshop will be offered by North Carolina Sea Grant, NC Division of Coastal Management, and the …
There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
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“Substantial Damage” and “Substantial Improvement”: What Do They Mean, and How Can They Impact You?
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Keep up to date on which counties are scheduled to conduct mosquito abatement programs, who has been notified, and …
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Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Family Communication Plan for Emergencies
All families need a plan for how they will communicate during times of emergencies. During disasters, you may be …
Seven Steps to Healthier Trees
Most people plant trees, work hard to get them established and walk away. Trees are living organisms and we …
Register Now for Aug. 1 Firescaping Workshop
Preparing for Wildfires with Fire-Resistant Landscaping August 1, 2018, 1:00-5:00 p.m. North Carolina Zoo Educational Building 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 Cost: $10 Register online North …
The Ready Campaign Suggests Using National Parents to Day to Help Prepare Families for Emergencies
With hurricane season upon us, now is the time to prepare for disasters and emergencies. The Ready Campaign suggests …
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Identifying Your Garden Guest We have had multiple people come into the NHC Extension Plant Clinic asking about little orange …
Video on Setting Up a Worm Bin
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Upcoming Gardening Classes
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