The Hands that Built the Arboretum
When you take a stroll through the beautiful New Hanover County Extension and Arboretum, you first see a stunning …
Megan Sweeney
County Extension Communications Specialist, Administrative Support New Hanover County Centermegan_sweeney@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 6206 Oleander Dr
Wilmington, NC 28403
Wilmington, NC 28403
Mailing Address: 6206 Oleander Dr
Wilmington, NC 28403
Wilmington, NC 28403
Job Description Oversee communications and promotion of programs within the N.C. Cooperative Extension for New Hanover County.
Recent Posts by Megan Sweeney
The History and Heart of the North Carolina Christmas Trees
Written by Amber Ellis – Extension Associate for NCSU’s Stormwater Engineering Research Group in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department Most …
Building a Better Community, One Raindrop at a Time
Written by Amber Ellis – part of the NCSU’s Stormwater Engineering Research Group I’m a stormwater engineer, and, like most …
Compost Your Pumpkins - 2025 Pumpkin Collection Event
As we transition into fall, many of us prepare to decorate or carve pumpkins to get into the Halloween …
Celebrate Local Art at the 29th Annual Art in the Arboretum
Calling all art lovers, nature enthusiasts, and weekend wanderers! The New Hanover County Arboretum will be blooming with creativity …
Discover Youth Art & Activities at the 2025 Art in the Arboretum
Written by EMGVA intern Erica Noble Gather all your friends and family and enjoy a pleasant autumn day during the …
The Importance of Permeable Pavement Maintenance
Written by Amber Ellis – Extension Associate for NCSU’s Stormwater Engineering Research Group in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department If …
Impervious Surface Disconnections – Gutters and Rain Barrels
–Written by Stormwater Engineer Amber Ellis Did you know that one of the most impactful actions property owners can take …