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Red Foxes in Our Area: What to Know

Published - February 3, 2026 Read
SHIIP Volunteers Needed in Swain County

SHIIP Counseling in Swain County is Seeking Volunteers

Published - January 14, 2026 Read
2026 Yoga Classes Flyer

2026 Yoga Classes

Published - December 20, 2024 Read

News From Swain County Center

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Beating the Heat This Summer

Published - July 1, 2026

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Keeping Your Food and Budget Safe for Hurricane Season

Published - June 2, 2026

Mushroom Harvesting Picture
Start Your Regenerative Mushroom Farm - June 17th

Published - June 2, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
Drought Update Map and Summary Findings
Taking Care of Your Plants In Drought Conditions

Published - May 14, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
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Managing Your Food Budget

Published - May 7, 2026

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Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing The Weather!

Published - April 21, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
America 250 Swain Ag Fair Sticker Design Contest Logo for 2026
America 250 Sticker Design Contest

Published - April 20, 2026

NC Drought Update Map
NC Drought Update

Published - April 16, 2026

From: Jackson County Center
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Upcoming Events

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Yoga Sculpt Class Friday | Jul 17 | 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Swain County Center, 60 Almond School Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
Swain Co. 4-H: Hunter Safety Course Saturday | Jul 18 | 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Swain County Center, 60 Almond School Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
Accessible Yoga Class Monday | Jul 20 | 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Swain County Center, 60 Almond School Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
More In My Basket Community Series - Session 5 Register with Eventbrite Monday | Jul 20 | 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM
Bullets & Bows 4-H Club - Shotgun Practice Monday | Jul 20 | 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM Alarka Range, 553 Alarka Road, Bryson City, NC
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News From NC State Extension

Kaleidoscope logo displayed next to the 4-H clover emblem, separated by an "X" symbol, representing the partnership between Kaleidoscope and North Carolina 4-H for the online project record system.
NC 4-H Introduces New Online System for Project Records

Published - July 17, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Color Coded Drought Map of NC showing most of the state in moderate to Exceptional drought. With North Central and South Central the driest
Landscape Tips for Drought

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Gardening
Joanna Radford and Surry County CES Staff
Supporting Farms, Inspiring Youth: A Conversation with Joanna Radford

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Local Food
North Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports delegation posing together after the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, many displaying medals and ribbons.
North Carolina Finishes Sixth Overall at National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships

Published - June 29, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
4-H member speaks to judges while presenting on xenobots during Northeast District Activity Day.
"Learning by Doing" on Display at 2026 District Activity Days

Published - June 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
4-H members hold green drawstring bags while assembling care packages during a hands to service project at 4-H Congress.
Give Back at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - June 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Fescue Lawn Tips

Published - June 25, 2026

From: Gardening
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Visual Model of Shade in Your Yard

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
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How to Attract and Protect Fireflies

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
State Contest Winners
NC 4-H Livestock State Contest Info 2026

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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