Climate Change Adaptation Webinar Series

Climate and weather:  two very different things.  The first is based on long-term trends; the second is what's happening this week outside.  People understand climate when it comes to  MORE »Posted: 5/13/13

Rain Barrels!

Wow!  The response to the April rain barrel sale was fantastic!  The rain barrels sold out in 5 days.  Due to this demand, a second Onslow County office of  MORE »Posted: 5/7/13

Management of Ponds for Municipalities, Golf Courses, Farms and Residential Subdivisions

Do you own or manage a pond, storm water pond, or lake?  Do you have problems with unwanted aquatic vegetation or water quality?  Do you have the correct types,  MORE »Posted: 4/3/13

Planning for the Future of Your Farm

Do you have questions or concerns about the future and your farm?  Do you want to know your options?  On Thursday, March 7, Mount Olive College is hosting the workshop Planning  MORE »Posted: 2/21/13

FUNGUS GNATS ARE AMONG US

Midwinter is a common time to notice fungus gnats. These little insects are so small they can be difficult to see but you may notice them flying up from  MORE »Posted: 1/4/13

Kudzu Bugs

The first report of kudzu bugs swarming on residential structures have arrived this week. This movement out of the soybeans fields and into residential areas was anticipated; kudzu bugs  MORE »Posted: 10/23/12

Swine Transportation & Hunting Laws

Transportation: The links below contain important information for those who transport hogs. The law now requires that swine transported on North Carolina highways have “official identification approved by the State  MORE »Posted: 9/12/12

Divide those daylilies!

Has it been more than 4 years since you divided your daylilies?  Then, now is the time to divide your clumps of daylilies to get maximum blooms next year.   MORE »Posted: 9/11/12

4H Helps Young People Excel

The structured learning, encouragement, and adult mentoring that young people receive through their participation in 4-H play important vital roles in helping them achieve future life successes.   For nearly a  MORE »Posted: 9/11/12

40 Gallon Challenge

The 40 Gallon Challenge is a call for residents and businesses to reduce our region's water use on average by 40 gallons per person, per day.  Drought  MORE »Posted: 3/9/12

Become an Onslow Master Gardener

Master Gardener Volunteer Course by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service ONSLOW COUNTY CENTER TITLE: Winter 2012 Master Gardener Volunteer Training TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 AM - Noon INSTRUCTORS: Lisa Rayburn,  MORE »Posted: 1/17/12

Games and Quizzes

Several word games and quizzes are located online at the Environmental Education-Southeastern NC  page.  Test your knowledge, have fun, and feel free to suggest additional games or puzzles that  MORE »Posted: 5/3/11

40 Gallon Water Challenge

The 40 Gallon Challenge is a call for residents and businesses to reduce our region's water use on average by 40 gallons per person, per day.  Drought conditions, population  MORE »Posted: 5/3/11

May 1, 2011 Deadline: Septic System Pump-out $50 Rebate!

SSDRIP $50 Rebate … deadline May 1, 2011!! Attention all Onslow residents with a septic system!   Onslow County received funding from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund to establish the  MORE »Posted: 3/7/11

DRY POULTRY LITTER REQUIREMENTS

Dry Poultry Litter Requirements Regulations pertaining to dry poultry litter operations have undergone numerous changes over the past 15-20 years. Because of these changes, I felt it would  MORE »Posted: 1/7/10