17th Annual Coastal Gardening Festival
“Let’s Grow Native!” Join us at the17th annual Coastal Gardening Festival highlighting native plants for all seasons. With over 75 …
Community
OBX Living Series|Strawberry Jam Class
When: May 2, 2019, at 10 a.m.-noon Cost: $10 Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension of Dare County office, 517 Budleigh Street, Manteo Yum, …
OBX Living Series | Master Gardener Volunteer Association Program (Open to the Public)
The Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Dare County hosts open meetings and all are welcome to attend. This month, the …
OBX Living Series|ECA Cooking for 1 or 2
Learn techniques to prepare delicious, healthy and economical meals for one or two and enjoy a delicious lunch! During …
Stormwater SCM Inspection & Maintenance Certification & Re-Certification
This two-day workshop is for anyone seeking certification to inspect and maintain stormwater control measures through best management practices. …
Greenline
Bring your garden questions, samples or photos to the back porch of the Thomas A. Baum Senior Center from …
OBX Living Series
The OBX Living Series, a program of Dare County NC Cooperative Extension, is designed for youth and adults who …
2019 Northeastern NC Craft Workshop
The 2019 Northeastern NC Craft Workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at …
Master Gardener Volunteers of Dare County Win International Award
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County have earned international recognition for having a significant impact in our community. At …
2018 Dare County N.C. Cooperative Extension Report to the People
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Dare County addressed the Board of Commissioners to share impacts from the 2018 program year. …
Herter – O’Neal Scholarship Available
Nominations are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) …
International Master Gardener Search for Excellence Award
Congratulations Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County on your 1st place winning entry in the International Master Gardener …
Additional Counties May Be Eligible for Agricultural Disaster Assistance
Farmers urged to sign up by the Dec. 10 deadline RALEIGH – Farmers with damage from Tropical Storm Michael may …
Would you like to learn more about gardening? Check out the Library Garden Series!
Would you like to learn more about gardening? You can by attending the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County’s Library …
Innovations in Economic Development Through Local Foods Event
Innovations in Economic Development through Local Foods TWO REGIONAL EVENTS FOCUSING ON MARICULTURE There are separate registration links for each of …
2019 Master Gardener Volunteer Program
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Master Gardener℠ volunteer program ofDare County. No formal training is necessary to …
New Ag Tech in Dare County
We are happy to announce Amy Jordan as our new Agricultural Technician Program Assistant. She is a recent transplant …
Hurricane Preparedness
A good rule of thumb with any potential disaster is to hope for the best, but plan for the …
YouthVoice 2018 Delegate
Congratulations to Madison Sawyer for representing Dare County as the delegate for the 2018 YouthVoice Summit. North Carolina 4-H …
N.C. Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum VOTE
The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association has announced that the N.C. Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum vote will take place on …
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