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Dig Deeper With Us!: Series Continues in 2026

Dig Deeper With Us! Join us for free monthly talks on gardening. Orange County Public Library, Southern Campus (Drakeford Complex, Carrboro:Sunday, Jan. 11, 2-3:30 p.m., Technology in the…

Oak tree with birds, squirrels, raccoons; sign: "Let's talk GARDENING Native Keystones" tag "2026"

Extension Master Gardener (Sm) Orange County Calendars for Sale

Calendar order flyer_2026 The 2026 calendar from Orange County's Master Gardener volunteers is now on sale—and it makes a perfect gift! Beautiful cover art and stunning garden photos bring native…

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Citizen Science Project: Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2025

Join the Citizen Science Project: Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2025Friday and Saturday August 22 & 23, 2025For more information follow the link Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2025

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How to Protect Nocturnal Pollinators From Light Pollution in Your Community

The following article was authored by Jordan Forbis, NC A&T State University Extension Summer Intern with the Orange County Center Growing up in a rural neighborhood in Graham, seeing the stars…

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Cooperative Extension Helps County Residents Address Grand Challenges: Orange County Center Annual Report 2024

What does a child exhibiting a steer at the Central Piedmont Junior Livestock Show have to do with a pond owner asking for assistance to control weeds in their pond?What does a restaurant manager…

Seedling trays with young green plants on wooden nursery benches

Orange County Master Gardener Training Class Interest Sign-Up

Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Orange County are preparing to begin its Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Training Program 2028. The classes will be held on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 until 12:00 weekly…

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Landscaping for Wildlife With Native Plants

Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants Climate change and significant weather events highlight the need for plants that are more resilient to the conditions in our state.North Carolina’s native…

Ground fire burning understory vegetation in a pine forest with visible smoke

Prescribed Fire (Rx) in the Environment Interest Meeting

Prescribed Fire in the Environment Interest MeetingWhen: October 5, 2023 Thursday 6 – 8 PMWhere: Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agricultural Building, 1020 US-70 W, Hillsborough, NC 27278.Come join…

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Poison Hemlock Found in Orange County NC

Two types of Poison Hemlock were found in Orange County NC.Both Circuta maculata and Conium maculatum were positively identified. Circuta maculata is actually native to Orange County where Conium…

Mixed spring flowers: purple hyacinths, yellow daffodils, red-white tulips, purple crocuses

Did You Know the Master Gardener Handbook Is Available Online for Free?

Having trouble identifying problems in your yard with your woody ornamentals, turf, or vegetable plot?Try using the diagnostic tables [found in Appendix C] of the NC Master Gardener Handbook to help…