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Eating Seasonally and Locally
A Budget-Friendly Guide to Eating Fresh, Local, Produce. Dr. Alice Ammerman, professor in the Gillings School’s Department of Nutrition has recently …
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 …
There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
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Extending the Beauty of Valentine Bouquets
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Register Now for Aug. 1 Firescaping Workshop
Preparing for Wildfires with Fire-Resistant Landscaping August 1, 2018, 1:00-5:00 p.m. North Carolina Zoo Educational Building 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 Cost: $10 Register online North …
Chatham's Fiddlehead Farm Wins Good Food Award!
A Chatham County farm has won a coveted Good Food Award in recognition of superior craftsmanship and a commitment …
New Community Garden Resources From Duke University
North Carolina Community Gardens: Soil Contaminants and Pesticides This website, a project of the Community Engagement Core of the Duke University Superfund Research Center, …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 24!
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Natural Learning Initiative Growing IN Place Symposium
SAVE THE DATE 11th Annual Natural Learning Initiative Growing IN Place Symposium March 16, 2018, 9:00-4:30 Nature Research Center, North Carolina Museum of …
Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children - Design Certification
North Carolina State University Certificate Program The Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children Certificate is a fully online, distance education program …
Dig in! Weaving Edible Landscapes—Urban Ag and Community Gardens—into the Fabric of Our Communities
8th Annual Dig In! March 4, 2017, 8:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 Registration: $15 …
Coping With Drought
While eastern counties are managing flood conditions, counties in the west are are already experiencing drought. Check out this …
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 …
Home Assessment Do-It-Yourself Guide
DIY – Home Energy Assessment In order to identify energy loss in your home, you need to conduct a home …
Making Sense (And Cents) Out of Home Energy Efficiency Projects
Making Sense (and Cents) out of Home Energy Efficiency Projects – The average U.S. household spends over $2,000 a year …
Do You Understand the Energy Guide Label?
Consumers have seen the yellow EnergyGuide label on appliances, but do they know what it means? This label provides …
Very Important Parents Curriculum Training Registration Now Open
Professionals working with young or teen parents can now register for the Very Important Parents Curriculum Training to grow and …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
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