Greenline
Bring your garden questions, samples or photos to the back porch of the Thomas A. Baum Senior Center from …
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OBX Living Series
The OBX Living Series, a program of Dare County N.C. Cooperative Extension, is designed for youth and adults who …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Dare County 4-Her’s Attend Electric Congress
A delegation from Dare County attended the 71st annual 4-H Electric Congress, from July 10-12, at the University of …
Dare Master Gardener Receives Award!
Local resident and Master Gardener℠ volunteer, Chris Stadther, received a 2018 NCEMGVA Outstanding Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Award on June …
Congratulations Master Gardeners!
Dare County’s hardworking Master Gardeners have received state recognition for their creative and inspirational educational programing. The statewide 2018 NC Extension …
Learn About Gardening - Dare Master Gardeners Present 2018 Summer Schools
Would you like to learn about gardening? Lawn Care, Pruning, Weed and Pest control! You can by attending the …
Mini Dirt Diggers First Spring Meeting!
The partnership between Mano al Hermano and 4-H has blossomed into a second year! The Mini Dirt Diggers 4-H …
Dare County Hosts Teen Retreat 2018
On March 16-18, Dare County 4-H hosted 214 teens for a weekend filled with leadership development events, educational workshops, …
Join 4-H Today
4-H is N.C. Cooperative Extension’s dynamic and educational program for youth. 4-H has more that 6.8 million youth members …
The Outer Banks Arboretum and Teaching Garden
The Outer Banks Arboretum and Teaching Garden Located adjacent to the Thomas A. Baum Senior Center in Kill Devil Hills, …
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