2020 Holiday Wreath & Bow Pickup
Did you pre-order a Holiday Wreath or Bow? Pick up your pre-ordered Holiday Wreaths & Bows today! Pick-Up Times Available TODAY – …
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Soil Sample Fees
You can pick up our Soil Sample kits at our office: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Onslow County center 4024 Richlands Hwy. Jacksonville, …
Rainwater Harvesting at Home
Pre-made, unpainted, rain barrels will be available at N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Onslow County office, located at 4024 Richlands Hwy, …
2020 4-H Family Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
Our top 3 winners will win a GIFT CARD! We also have a prize for whoever wins People’s Choice! Please …
Onslow County Pumpkin Drive 2020
Instead of throwing your pumpkins away after Halloween this year, bring them by the Onslow County Farmers’ Market on Saturday, November …
Well Water - What Homeowners and Realtors Need to Know
Do you have questions about well water? Are you a realtor or homeowner with a well? Then consider attending …
Rain Barrels!
Rain barrels will be available at the Onslow office of N.C. Cooperative Extension on November 20. These roughly 50-gallon …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
NC Zoo Presents "Living With Nature" Virtual Event
From the North Carolina Zoo: Next week is the North Carolina Zoo’s first Living with Nature distance learning event for the 2020-2021 …
2021 Nutritional EFNEP Program
Are you a parent wishing to learn more about nutrition? Would you like to learn how to save money on …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Wills & Heirs Property: Protecting Black-Owned Land
It might not be a simple or easy issue to talk about, but a better understanding of wills and …
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
Holiday Wreath Sale 2020
Our Onslow County 4-H Team, Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Onslow County, and Extension & Community Association are pleased to …
2020 National 4-H Week in Onslow County
National 4-H Week is a week to highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in your communities and showcase the incredible …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
Happy World Water Monitoring Day!
World Water Monitoring Day Held annually between September 18 and October 18, the program engages communities in monitoring the condition …
CONGRATS Master Gardener Volunteers of Onslow County!
Search for Excellence (SFE) recognizes outstanding Master Gardener℠ volunteer educational, group projects that result in significant learning. The Extension Master …
Seed Starting Kits Giveaway 2020
In an effort to encourage youth to participate in gardening, N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Onslow County Center offered FREE seed …
2020 Elder Cheer
It’s almost that time of the year! So come by our office and donate to our 2020 Elder Cheer! Bring donations by …
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