Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
►Are you a grandparent or other family member, raising children that are not your own? ►Would you like to meet …
Community
A Special Thank You to Our Volunteers
I truly believe Henderson County has the best Extension staff in North Carolina. However, we would not be nearly …
4-H County Wide Bake-Off
The 4-H Bake-off will be an afternoon filled with baked goods, games, crafts, and fun! The event will be …
4-H Sewing Classes
4-H sewing classes provides the opportunity for girls and boys from ages 8-18 to learn the skill of sewing …
Now Accepting 2020 Extension Master Gardener Program Applications
HENDERSONVILLE: The N.C. Cooperative Extension in Henderson County is accepting applications for its 2020 Extension Master Gardener℠ program of …
Upcoming Fall 2019 Bullington Programs
Programs and Events at Bullington Gardens Celebrating the Pawpaw, Aug. 17, 9 a.m.–noon Pawpaws, the largest edible tree fruit native to …
An August Update From the Director
Pardon our Progress If you’ve been by the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Henderson County office lately, you may have noticed …
Henderson County 4-H Public Speaking Winners
Twelve young people from Henderson County 4-H participated in the State 4-H Presentation Competition at NC State University on …
June Is Pollinator Month in Hendersonville
Recognizing the importance of bees, butterflies, moths and the many other creatures that pollinate the diversity of crops and …
Spring Classes at Bullington Gardens
Bullington Gardens is Henderson County’s public garden. Visitors are welcome Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Educational programs and …
Dig Local: ALL Henderson County Markets are Open in May!
May is Market Season for all Henderson County Tailgate Markets! Local Farmers Markets are one of the best places …
Extension Master Food Volunteer Program 2019
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, local food work, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any …
Stay Active This Winter
Winter 2019 has had us shivering and shaking, and the cold temperatures may have kept us indoors more than …
January Is National Radon Action Month
Do you have radon in your home? Radon test kits are available at North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Henderson County …
Quilt Block a Month Classes
Beginning January 5, 2019, we will be hosting a Quilt Block of the Month as part of the Adult …
My Grown Up Christmas List
Amy Grant has a great Christmas song by the same title as this article. When we start making our …
Plant Bulbs for Spring Impact
It’s not too late to plant spring flowering bulbs in December, but it should be done fairly soon. They …
Local Garden Centers Sell Great Christmas Gifts
Choosing Christmas gifts for people can be difficult. People tend to buy what they want for themselves throughout the …
2018 Apple Recipe Contest Winners
The following are first place winners for the 2018 Apple Festival Recipe Contest that took place last month. Make …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Applications Being Accepted for 2019
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers are NC State University-trained volunteers who educate the public about the benefits of gardening. They do …
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- 4-H Volunteers
- Extension Advisory Leadership System
- North Carolina Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Program
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