World War I & Trees
The idea of planting trees as memorials may have originated in Great Britain in 1918 when the office of …
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Leopold Education Project - Educators Environmental Workshop
August 10, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Oconaluftee Visit Center Great Smoky Mountain National Park Cherokee, NC School Teachers, Camp Counselors, Extension Agents, …
Switchel (Haymakers Punch): Nature’s Healthy Gatorade
Over 200 years ago, Switchel was created by thirsty farmers. Today, it’s loved for its natural, beneficial ingredients. Switchel, also …
Swain County 4-H 2018 Summer Program Extravaganza
Swain County 4-H announces the 2018 Summer Program Extravaganza lineup! Inside there is something for everyone (ages 5-18). See what …
World War I Memorial and 4-H Poppy Seed Sale
The Jackson and Swain County Extension 4-H Program, along with the National 4-H Junior Master Gardener Program and The …
Smokies Spring Ski Walking School
The roots of Nordic Walking go back to Scandinavia in the 1930s/40s, when competitive cross-country skiers began experimenting with ways of staying …
Just Add Music
Are you off to a good start with your fitness goals for 2018? Fitness should be a lifetime commitment …
March is Living Well Month
As spring is arriving and March is “Living Well” month, keep in mind the good practices of “Raising Kids, …
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Success of Women in Agritourism: She Will Get What She Wants
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Water Requirements of North Carolina Turfgrasses
Water is an essential component for plant growth. In turfgrasses it comprises 75 to 90 …
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Appendix F. Social Media Policy
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7/20/18
Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations
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Plant Selection for Extensive Green Roofs in the Research Triangle Area of North Carolina
This publication describes the evaluation of plant survival and vigor on 11 extensive green roofs …
7/19/18
Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases
This publication will help you identify the several species of ticks found in North Carolina …
7/16/18 — Biting and Stinging Pests
Carolina Athletic Fields: A Guide to Maintaining Quality Turf on Athletic Turf
A guide to maintaining quality turf on athletic fields.
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