Backyard Wildlife 2021
Join the Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Onslow County at the Farmers Market on Saturday, August 14, 2021, between 8–11 …
Home & Family
Backyard Composting 101: Recycle Your Food Waste
Recycle Your Food Waste! Learn the basics of how to start and maintain your own backyard compost pile. WHEN: Thursday, August 19, …
Farm to Fork Brunch (2021)
Our Farm to Fork Brunch tickets are available to purchase at our office! $40 per person – CASH or CHECK …
Online Plant ID Classes, beginning July 12
Looking for continuing education opportunities? Want to improve your plant identification skills? Check out these fun online, asynchronous classes that NC State …
Barriers to Healthy Eating by SNAP Participants
Recently, the USDA released a study highlighting barriers that SNAP participants face when trying to eat a healthy diet. …
Solution Sample: Kits, Fees, and FAQ
You can pick up our Solution Sample kits at our office: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Onslow County Center 4024 Richlands Hwy. …
View Webinar Recording: A Homeowner's Guide to Pollinator Friendly Mosquito Management
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance conducted a webinar on May 25, 2021, entitled “A Homeowner’s Guide to Pollinator …
Upcoming Events: Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Onslow County
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events hosted by our Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Onslow County! Be sure to keep up …
June Is National Healthy Homes Month
June is National Healthy Homes month and this year’s theme is The Power of Partnerships. During the pandemic, we …
Waste Samples: Kits, Fees, and FAQ
You can pick up our Waste Sample kits at our office: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Onslow County Center 4024 Richlands Hwy. …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Do Extraordinary Work in Therapeutic Horticulture!!!
It is National Volunteer Appreciation Week and we celebrate the amazing, talented, energetic, generous, enthusiastic Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers …
Washing Away the Wave of Addiction (EYFP)
Join in on this FREE community event for an impactful experience for our county! Washing Away the Wave of Addiction! We are …
Extension Needs Assessment
Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is conducting a statewide program needs assessment to determine how …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …
Our FCS Staff Need Your Help!
Our Onslow and Jones County Family and Consumer Science agents need your help! Sarah Ware Peggie Garner Please let our Family and …
Pastures 101 (2021)
Our Pastures 101 class was held on Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. on Zoom. This class …
Soil Health and Multi Species Cover Crop Field Day (2021)
We are excited to be holding a field day in March to discuss Soil health and Cover crops. WHEN March 31, …
Flood Insurance and New Risk Rating Plan
This is likely of interest to those who live on the coast and those with properties on the coast. …
Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Onslow County Solid Waste is hosting a Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day co-sponsored by Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, …
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