Water Resources Education - Two Live Webinars
Water Resources Education is offering TWO live webinars, each of which will last for approximately 1-hour. Feel free to …
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Natural Charcoal? Who Knew!
As you dig around in your yard, you may come across what looks like charred wood. It may, in …
One Less Thing to Worry About...
The Governor’s Executive Order 124, issued March 31, 2020, prohibits all end-user providers of residential electric, natural gas, water, …
Two Watersnakes Seen at Onslow Discovery Gardens
As the weather warms, snake sightings will become much more common. We have 38 varieties of snakes in NC, …
Best Methods to Follow When Submitting an Email Photo for Aquatic Plant ID
It can be very frustrating when trying to get an aquatic plant identified by emailing a photo – both …
Online K-12 Resources From PBS and UNC-TV
UNC-TV has a resource page of entertaining interactive lessons and videos. These 5-7 minute videos may be very helpful, …
Aquatic Plants Are Already Active
The mild weather experienced this winter in southeastern NC has permitted a variety of aquatic plants and weeds to …
Home Food Preservation - Introduction to Canning
The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center will be hosting a Safe Plates for Home Food Preservation’s Introduction to Canning …
Christmas Trees and Dune Restoration
Have you ever seen a Christmas tree on the beach? Carteret County is one of the many counties along …
Carolinas Horticulture Therapy Network 2020 Winter Gathering
1:45 p.m. Friday, Jan 31 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb 1, 2020 The North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm …
Empowering Youth & Families Program
The Empowering Youth and Families Program (EYFP) is a FREE ten-week session special interest club for youth aged 10 …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …
Safely Prep Your Holiday Pies
It’s not a holiday meal without some sort of pie. Every family member has their favorite, but so do …
Let Your Baked Potatoes Breathe!
Baked potatoes are an ideal side for any holiday meal. You can personalize them with endless combinations of condiments, …
Caring for Your Christmas Tree
Once cut and taken home, Christmas trees must be properly maintained or they’ll quickly lose their luster and quality. …
Want to Reduce Your Holiday Waste
As you plan for the holidays in the coming weeks, think about ways that you can reduce your environmental …
Spiders... Big Spiders... Oh My!
Eastern NC is home to two quite large spiders: the black and yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) and the …
Cleaning & Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
It’s that time of year when all things are pumpkin so cleaning and roasting pumpkin seeds is a special …
Rain Barrels!
Rain barrels are currently available at the Onslow office of N.C. Cooperative Extension. These roughly 50-gallon food-grade rain barrels come …
Carteret Big Sweep and 2019 International Coastal Cleanup
On Heels of a Busy Summer Tourist Season, Carteret Big Sweep and Carteret County Government Invites Citizens to Join …
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