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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

On a chilly morning in December, volunteers and homeowners gathered in the brand-new neighborhood of Haven Place, a 35-home community along Castle Hayne Road. Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, in…

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

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 red bridge connecting a small island in our koi pond to the rest of the garden. Then,…

4-H parents and youth posing for a photo at a food drive drop-off location

4-H Food Drive Exceeds Goal!

During the month of March, individuals from all across our community participated in the 4-H "Caring Hearts, Helping Hands Food Drive". Running from March 1st - 31th, there were 7 drop-off spots…

White male teen in green shirt campaigns for district office

Brazik Elected SED 4-H Teen Council VP

Grayson Brazik, son of David and Emily Brazik, was elected the Southeast District vice president of 2023-2024. His slogan, “Pick Your Lucky Clover…Vote Grayson B. for VP” was posted on posters,…

two youth females and one youth male posing

4-H Teens Attend SED 4-H Retreat

This past weekend, several New Hanover teen 4-Hers traveled to Trinity Center in Salter Path to attend the Southeast District4-H Teen Retreat.The retreat is what most may imagine — the beauty of the…

Group of adults and children standing outdoors in a wooded park clearing

4-H Envirothon Club Wins 1st Place at Coastal Envirothon Contest

written by: 4-H Envirothon Club Leader Hannah Bell The 4-H Envirothon Club members competed in the Coastal Envirothon on March 14th at Cool Springs Environmental Education Center. The 4-H Envirothon…

4-H Water Quality Day, March 18, 2023 9am–12pm; Greenfield Lake litter cleanup and water testing

4-H Water Quality Day! Hosted by CFRW

4-H Water Quality Day! hosted by Cape Fear River WatchSaturday, March 18, 20239:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Greenfield Lake Boat House (298 Park St., Wilmington, NC 28401)What will you be doing? Take Water…

Sea turtle underwater with "Winter Fling" event text, Saturday Feb 19 10AM–2PM

SED 4-H Teen "Winter Fling" Event

The Southeast District 4-H Teen Council Officers are excited to host this year's "Winter Fling" event at The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, February 19, 2022…