Enjoy This Mild, Refreshing Botanical Fruit in Wilmington From Late Summer to...
Have you noticed? I have. The mornings are beginning to get a bit cooler, the sun is setting on us earlier, and I find myself thinking about what soups I want to try. Our mild … Continue Reading
View ArticleAbility Garden Fall Update
The Ability Garden is excited to announce we have a new part-time Program Assistant, Taylor Shuler. Taylor joins us with excellent experience working with various populations … Continue Reading
View Article4-H Annual Wreath Sale Fundraiser! *Back on!*
***We are back on and with a new Vendor!***Time to support the New Hanover County 4-H Program through our 2023 Wreath Sale Fundraiser!For over a decade, the New Hanover County … Continue Reading
View ArticleTreeFest Event Distributes Free Trees to Residents
The 26th annual TreeFest will be held Friday, January 19 and Saturday, January 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or while supplies last, at Independence Mall inside the JC Penney co … Continue Reading
View Article4-H Bird Seed Ornament Activity
During this time of year, many of us are decorating the indoors and outdoors for the holidays. And as the temperatures drop, it can be difficult to get outside andconnect with … Continue Reading
View ArticleTree Risk Assessment Qualification Course
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Southern ChapterTree Risk Assessment Qualification Course, Apr. 29 May 1TRAQ – FULL COURSENew Hanover County Cooperative Ex … Continue Reading
View Article2023 – A Year of N.C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County Center
2023 A Year of N.C. Cooperative Extension New Hanover County Center and Arboretum in ReviewI am fortunate to have a beautiful workplace, the New Hanover County Arboretum. Th … Continue Reading
View ArticleNative Plant Demonstration Site at ‘Dreams of Wilmington’ Showcases Coastal...
DREAMS Center for Arts Education, a non-profit committed to fostering confidence in youth through equitable access to arts education, also features an educational garden space … Continue Reading
View Article4-H Annual Enrollment Is Here! 2024
It’s that time!!!4-H Online is officially open for enrollment for the 2024 year! This process is necessary for each participant who desires to be in 4-H (Volunteer or Yo … Continue Reading
View Article4-H Project Record Book Workshop!
Project Record Book Workshop!What? Join us to work on project record books with your peers, ask questions, hear about what prizes you can win, and learn why project record boo … Continue Reading
View ArticleNature at Home EMG Volunteers Recognized With NACo Award & Statewide...
Between 2010 and 2020, New Hanover County witnessed an 11.3% increase in its population, while neighboring Brunswick County experienced a 27% growth during the same period. Al … Continue Reading
View Article4-H Soldering and S’Mores
4-H Soldering and S’mores!Join us on February 2nd from 6-7:30 p.m. at the New Hanover County Extension Office and Arboretum auditorium to learn more about the 4-H electr … Continue Reading
View Article4-H Presentation Workshop!
4-H Presentations are Coming!Join Bladen, Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender Counties for a 4-H Presentation Workshop!What are 4-H Presentations? 4-H Presentations are a huge … Continue Reading
View ArticleNew Hanover County 4-H Awards Night
New Hanover County 4-H would like to invite you and your family to join us on March 1st at 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for a night of fun, ice cream, and anight to recognize the … Continue Reading
View Article4-H and CFWW “Creek Week” Event
Join 4-H and Cape Fear River Watch in celebrating Creek Week on Saturday, March 23rd from 9 a.m. to ~11 a.m.!4-H Youth and families are invited to come out and learn about the … Continue Reading
View Article4-H Summer Camps! 2024
NHC 4-H Summer Camps 2024!Summer is coming soon and with it comes New Hanover Countys 4-H Summer Fun Programs! We have something for everyone! Scroll down to see all that we a … Continue Reading
View Article4-H County Activity Day 2024
4-H County Activity Day 2024!4-H Presentations are a huge part of North Carolina 4-H. It is one of the most successful ways to help a young person learn how to do a public spe … Continue Reading
View Article4-H Spring Break Adventures Camp
4-H Spring Break Adventures Camp!Join us for 2 days of fun-filled field trips! 4-H Youth will explore aquatic life the the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Wild Animals at the N … Continue Reading
View Article4-H SE Teen Retreat 2024!
4-H Southeast District Teen Retreat!Register here:https://forms.gle/ffcRYwB2Ckw49Ak89Deadline to register is May 3rd!We are excited to announce the 2024 SED Teen Retreat:Striv … Continue Reading
View ArticleNew Trees and Shrubs Added to Arboretum Collections
Article courtesy of Kevin Cassel, Arboretum Grounds SupervisorThe fall and winter season of 2023/2024 ushered in some unique and exciting trees and shrubs for the arboretum co … Continue Reading
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