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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 …
Community Gardening 101 - a 30 Min Video
Click Here to learn how to create and sustain a community garden! forming a leadership team, organizing the garden, selecting a good …
New Community Garden Resources From Duke University
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Dig in! Weaving Edible Landscapes—Urban Ag and Community Gardens—into the Fabric of Our Communities
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Conduct a Home Energy Self Assessment
Energy efficiency is an investment that can help you gain a return on your energy bill and on the …
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Making Sense (And Cents) Out of Home Energy Efficiency Projects
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Catch Us on YouTube!
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Savings Through Insulating
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Indoor Air Pollution
EPA’s guide Indoor Air Pollution: An Introduction for Health Professionals provides excellent information on indoor air quality for both …
Everything You Need to Know About Home Heating
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Tax Credits Extend Home Energy Conservation Savings
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