Watch Out for Wildlife
As Spring is coming into full-swing, wildlife and people start to encounter each other more often, especially during the …
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2025 Arbor Day - Get Your Free Spicebush Seedlings on April 25th!
Nationally, Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday of April. However, most states observe a separate Arbor Day …
2025 Smokies Spring Ski Walking
There is an excellent way to increase your exercise efforts while walking, which is to use properly fitted Ski Walking poles that are …
Come Walk with Us - Wednesday Walkers!
EVERY WEDNESDAY 11:00 a.m. MEET AT THE DEEP CREEK PICNIC AREA (parking lot) Why wait until the New Year to start your journey …
Switchel (Haymakers Punch): Nature’s Healthy Gatorade
This Summer has been especially hot and humid with high dew points, which causes us to sweat more while …
July Local Food Spotlight - Blueberries
Blueberries have many health benefits. Blueberries contain antioxidants which work to neutralize free radicals linked to the development of cancer, cardiovascular …
Woodland Owner Notes eNewsletter - a Great Resource
Welcome to the Woodland Owner Notes eNewsletter, the NC State Extension Forestry newsletter supporting private and family forest landowners …
Celebrate Summer With Flags and Fresh Local Produce
From Memorial Day to the Fourth of July, these two American Holidays serve to honor the men and women …
It’s Strawberry Picking Time
We have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the fresh juicy local strawberries and they are finally here!! Strawberries are …
Private Woodland Management
Forests and woodlands provide environmental, economic, and social benefits to their owners and to the communities in which they are found. Through …
NC Beaver Management Assistance Program (BMAP): Obtaining Services
Since beavers were successfully reintroduced to North Carolina in 1939, this native species has thrived, benefitting people and wildlife …
Cranberries Shine During the Holiday Season
Everyone goes extra crazy about cranberries from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, sadly after that often cranberries are shelved. …