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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

For Cecilia Tadt, joining New Hanover County 4-H is more than a new job; it is the continuation of a lifelong journey that began when she was five years old. Growing up in a 4-H family, Cecilia has…

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

-Written by Therapeutic Horticulture Program Assistant, Kadence BaumgardnerAs temperatures drop and daylight hours shorten, our beloved houseplants require a shift in care. Winter can be a tricky…

A kaleidoscope of fall color.

Fall Leaf Litter Helps Pollinators and Builds Soil

When my husband and I were looking to buy a house here in Wilmington, one of the major selling points for our current home was the two majestic live oaks in the front yard. I love these trees and am…

Gabriella teaching youth participants the key elements to field journaling.

Understanding Nature Through Field Journaling

Biologists have always had a natural itch for classifying and organizing life on Earth. Carl Linnaeus, the father of taxonomy, created binomial nomenclature during the 18th century. Linnaeus was so…

Give single-use plastics a second life as starter pots for you propagations!

Celebrating Sustainability: Sustainable September

Join us for New Hanover County’s Therapeutic Horticulture Program and the Ability Garden as we celebrate a “Sustainable September” with practices that support a greener, healthier community. Follow…

Everyday Essentials Flyer

Everyday Essentials: Teaching Teens the Skills That Matter Most

N.C. Cooperative Extension has always been rooted in skill building. In its early days, the focus was on teaching methods to improve crop yields and implement best management practices on the farm.…

Children learning in the herb garden

A Beginner’s Guide to Field Journaling

Biologists have always had a natural itch for classifying and organizing life on Earth. Carl Linnaeus, the father of taxonomy, created binomial nomenclature during the 18th century. Linnaeus was so…

Emergency 4-n-1 Flash Light and Radio for Hurricane EmergencyKit

Planning Ahead for Hurricane Season in North Carolina

It’s officially summer in North Carolina—time for beach trips, backyard cookouts, and fresh local produce like tomatoes, melons, and sweet corn. Summer also marks the start of hurricane season. The…

Child Working in Garden

Nature's Class Room

Written by Therapeutic Horticulture Program Assistant - Kadence Baumgardner As another school year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a rewarding and impactful year of the N.C. Cooperative…

Highway rest area cypress swamp

Mental Wellness & Nature

Mental Wellness & NatureSimple Daily Habits for Our Psychological Health In our bustling coastal region, we are surrounded by Carolina Flatwoods which are interspersed with floodplains. This…