News From New Hanover County Center

Early handling and socialization turn curious chicks into gentle backyard companions that are easy to manage and a joy to keep.
From Coop to Kitchen: A Guide to Starting Your Backyard Flock

Published - March 20, 2026

1937 4-H Health Festival in New Hanover County
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the History of 4-H

Published - March 19, 2026

Participants learn about Rain Gardens Creek Week 2026
Celebrate Cape Fear Creek Week, March 14 - 21

Published - March 13, 2026

Youth presenting on gymnastics at county activity day
4-H Youth Can Now Register for County Activity Day - April 27th Deadline

Published - March 3, 2026

Tabletop work In Lewis Greenhouse
Green Socializing

Published - February 27, 2026

Pinus palustris male cones - March 31 - Warren Co., NC Cathy DeWitt
Track Pine Pollen Season at Home

Published - February 5, 2026

Venus Flytraps in Wilmington
Venus Flytrap Dormancy

Published - February 5, 2026

Showing livestock through 4-H teaches essential life skills, including responsibility, patience, sportsmanship, and time management. Photo courtesy of Cecilia Tadt
From 4-H Member to Agent: Cecilia Tadt Joins New Hanover County

Published - February 4, 2026

Carolina Bays
Carolina Bays: The Mysterious Wetlands Hidden in Plain Sight

Published - January 30, 2026

Amy Mead teaching during ProDay Eco 2026
Spring 2026 Continuing Education for Plant Professionals

Published - January 29, 2026

House plants that are thriving in winter will continue to grow and bloom, like this spider plant producing pups
Winter Care Tips for Healthy Houseplants

Published - January 23, 2026

Native Plant Garden at the NHC Arboretum in New Hanover County
Spring to-Dos for Lawn & Garden

Published - January 22, 2026

EMG volunteers wrapping tree seedlings for TreeFest participant
TreeFest Success - 2026 Impact

Published - January 20, 2026

A view of the Plant Sale at the NHC Arboretum 2025
2026 Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association Plant Sale

Published - January 15, 2026

Pesticide Safety School Flyer
Pesticide Safety School Coming to New Hanover County

Published - January 14, 2026

The NHC Extension and Arboretum Staff in the Summer of 2025
A Year of Connection at NHC Extension

Published - January 9, 2026

Woman presenter speaking to seated audience with bird images projected on screen
Plant Systematics Course Series for Enthusiasts & Pros

Published - January 7, 2026

Red amaryllis with three blooms on two green stalks in a decorative bulb vase
What to Do With Your Wax-Dipped Amaryllis After the Holidays

Published - January 5, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

2025 WRAPPED — Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, New Hanover County; N.C. Cooperative Extension
New Hanover EMG Volunteers: 2025 Year in Review

Published - January 2, 2026

Extension Master Gardeners and volunteers work to plant a berm at Haven Place community. Photo courtesy of Amy Mead
Roots in the Community: Extension Volunteers Cultivate Knowledge and Connection

Published - January 2, 2026

I feel lucky that I live on the coast and get to share local seafod with friends. Photo courtesy of Morgan King.
Reframing Your New Years Goals

Published - December 26, 2025

The carpenters in 2025 from left to right- Joe Kopeka, Bill Carapezza, Steve Eitelman, Ken Campbell, Jim Cutler.
The Hands that Built the Arboretum

Published - December 12, 2025

A small load of trees awaiting transport to their holiday homes
The History and Heart of the North Carolina Christmas Trees

Published - December 2, 2025

Volunteers handing out trees during 2025 TreeFest
Participate in the 28th Annual TreeFest

Published - November 30, 2025

Resurrection ferns on a stump
Finding Restoration on Local Trails

Published - November 28, 2025

The word pecan comes from the Algonquin word pacane, meaning nuts requiring a stone to crack.
Pecans: A North Carolina Tradition

Published - November 21, 2025

Trifoliate Orange - Gabriella de Souza
First & Last Frost Dates Are Drifting—What Does It Mean for Gardeners?

Published - November 14, 2025

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

Large stormwater wetland at Wade Park treating an entire neighborhood
Building a Better Community, One Raindrop at a Time

Published - November 6, 2025

A kaleidoscope of fall color.
Fall Leaf Litter Helps Pollinators and Builds Soil

Published - October 31, 2025

Pumpkin Composting Event 2025
Compost Your Pumpkins - 2025 Pumpkin Collection Event

Published - October 27, 2025

Excess irrigation, due to a leaking sprinkler head, has contributed to Dollarweed taking over this patch of turf. Photo courtesy of Madeline Maynard
Importance of Properly Functioning Irrigation Systems

Published - October 24, 2025

It is common to find mushrooms growing on down trees (photo taken by Gabriella de Souza)
Mushrooms in My Yard: Why That’s Good News

Published - October 17, 2025

Feast Down East is one of the markets you can find cool season squash. Photo contributed by Feast Down East.
Farm to School Month: Dive Into Local Fall Flavors

Published - October 10, 2025

Artist booths on grand lawn in the New Hanover County Arboretum - Provided by New Hanover County
Celebrate Local Art at the 29th Annual Art in the Arboretum

Published - October 3, 2025

Art in the Arboretum 2025
Discover Youth Art & Activities at the 2025 Art in the Arboretum

Published - September 26, 2025

Gabriella teaching youth participants the key elements to field journaling.
Understanding Nature Through Field Journaling

Published - September 24, 2025

Nearby trees and landscaping create a steady source of clogging material that should be frequently removed (Photo courtesy of Bill Hunt)
The Importance of Permeable Pavement Maintenance

Published - September 12, 2025

Give single-use plastics a second life as starter pots for you propagations!
Celebrating Sustainability: Sustainable September

Published - September 2, 2025

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