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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

Today
Building Closed for Training Friday | Jul 10 | 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Donation Station at the Jackson County Farmers Market Saturday | Jul 11 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Jackson County Farmers Market, 110 Railroad Ave, Sylva, NC 28779, USA
Accessible Yoga Class Monday | Jul 13 | 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 4 Register with Eventbrite Monday | Jul 13 | 12:30 PM — 1:30 PM
Bullets & Bows 4-H Club - Shotgun Practice Monday | Jul 13 | 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM Alarka Range, 553 Alarka Road, Bryson City, NC
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News From NC State Extension

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
Fescue lawn
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
Fireflies in the forest by a river
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
A herd of cattle stands and grazes in an open pasture bordered by trees in a rural landscape.
Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle During Drought

Published - June 15, 2026

From: NC Disaster Information Center
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