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Friday, October 9, 9 a.m. in the Election Center Classroom Attend remotely via Zoom. Anyone can either call in to …
Japanese Stiltgrass, It's Time to Go
If you have Japanese stilgrass on your property, now is the time to address this very aggressive nonnative invasive …
Carolina Backyard Naturalist - Free Online Course
Registration is now open for the free online course, Carolina Backyard Naturalist, which will provide a foundation for understanding …
Carolina Backyard Naturalist Online
A free, online course providing a foundation for understanding the biodiversity and ecology of North Carolina. Purpose and Description Increasing urbanization, …
Virtual Riverfest Transylvania County
Not to be deterred by the current restrictions on gatherings, the organizers of the annual Upper French Broad Riverfest …
Soil Testing and Choices of Amendments
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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 …
Video: Meet Ashley Robbins, Area Specialized Dairy Agent - Commercial Dairy
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Extension COVID-19 Resources Portal
COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play and parent, to how we learn, shop …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
10 Easy Winter Garden ‘To-Dos’
Although it is winter and time for a rest from gardening, sometimes you just need to get out there …
January 16 Chatham Conservation Partnership Meeting: Unclog Our Rivers!
Please join us for the next Chatham Conservation Partnership meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 9 a.m. til noon at the …
Transylvania Natural Resources Council Agenda January 10, 2020
Presentations: Collaborating on Campaigns to Reduce Consumption and Waste-Regional Initiatives as well as Local Activities. Speakers will be Joéle …
Save the Date for Our 2020 Spring Ag Fest!
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
TNRC Minutes April 12, 2019
(Header by Shannon Lally) 4-12-2019 Meeting Minutes for TNRC regular meeting Presentation: “Kids in the Forest” 9:03 a.m. Lee introduced the purpose …
Extension Master Gardener Program, Recycling in Transylvania County
Transylvania County Director of Solid Waste Kenn Webb will present on the need for recycling and the items that …
Silvopastures Workshop 2019 - Save the Date (July 25, 2019)
Save-the-date, SILVOPASTURES Field Day, July 25, 2019. Registration will be limited to 60 participants. Details for registration, including a …
Transylvania Natural Resources Council Agenda for April 12, 2019
Transylvania Natural Resources Council Agenda for April 12, 2019 Presentations: (Beginning at 9 a.m.) Kids in the Forest, presented by various …
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