Plan Ahead Household Hazardous Waste Collection Scheduled
The Coastal Environmental Partnership is sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Day on Saturday, September 26, from …
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Fall Registration for Empowering Youth and Families Program
Fall registration is now starting for the Empowering Youth and Families Program (EYFP) for middle school youth and their …
Census: Your Action Needed
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Services & Building Update - Carteret County Center
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Barriers Against Pecan Weevils
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COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing August 8
COVID-19 drive-thru testing is open to all residents of Carteret County, Saturday, August 8, 2020. You must pre-register. Call …
Summer Deadheading Encourages Growth
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As with any area, proper plant selection along our beaches and barrier islands is very important. The publication, Native …
Rainwater Harvesting at Home
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Compost, How Much is Needed for Your Garden Bed?
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Cleaning and Revitalizing Your Garden Tools
Your garden tools are probably in need of some attention after their last season of use so we’ll look …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
Fresh Food Resources in Carteret County!
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Selecting a Garden Site
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Carteret County Food Resources
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