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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation.

Triangle Landscape Symposium

November 11, 10 am - 4 pm

Doris Duke Education Center at Sarah P. Duke Gardens Anderson Street, Durham, NC http://www.hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/directions.htm

Pre-register (919)668-1707 (FEE)

For more information contact michelle_wallace@ncsu.edu or call 919-560-0526

This event is for Green industry professionals. Pesticide Credits available. Topics include: Management and Prevention of Stress Induced Tree Problems, Sustainable Lawn Care for Disease and Insect Prevention,Beneficial Insect Management in the Landscape, and Rain Garden Development.

Durham County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Durham County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

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National 4-H Congress

National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the 4-H program. For seventy-nine years, youth from the United States and its territories have participated in this youth leadership development conference. The Congress provides youth, ages 14-19, a quality, educational, and cross-cultural experience that exceeds what any state independently provides. North Carolina's delegation to this year's Congress included 17 youth and 3 adults. MORE

Tourism Extension Website Brings Resources to Local Communities!

Extension agent discussing agritourism business with alpaca farm owner

Tourism Extension at NC State University is proud to announce the launch of their new website! The site is designed to benefit NC Cooperative Extension Agents and other professionals working throughout North Carolina. The purpose of the website is to provide useful information on a variety of tourism-related topics, to identify additional resources, and to provide a forum to share current news and information related to tourism and extension within North Carolina and beyond. Be sure to visit often as new information and resources will be added on a regular basis. MORE

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Events

	Extension Gardener Seminar - How to Start a Community Garden November 8th, 2009 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Durham, NC
	Extension Gardener Seminar - FREE (Registration required)- How to Start a Community Garden - Michelle Wallace, Consumer Horticulture Agent, Durham County - Interested in community gardening? Not sure where to start? Need ideas, resources, and know how? Learn the basics of planning, managing, and resource development for starting a small community garden. Get ideas on the different styles and approaches of community gardens as well as some of the concerns and potential problems. ... MORE

	Triangle Landscape Symposium November 11th, 2009 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Durham, NC
	This event is for Green industry professionals. Pesticide Credits TBA. Topics include: Management and Prevention of Stress Induced Tree Problems, Sustainable Lawn Care for Disease and Insect Prevention,Beneficial Insect Management in the Landscape, and Rain Garden Development. (FEE) ... MORE

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News

Circle of Parents support program starts November 5th
Posted October 15th, 2009 in Home & Family

Starting November 5 from 6-8pm, Circle of Parents provides a friendly, supportive environment led by parents and other caregivers. It is a place where anyone in a parenting role (ages 0-5) can openly discuss the successes and challenges of raising children. No registration is required and childcare is available on an as needed basis. If you need childcare please call Patience @ 919-560-7392 ahead of time to ensure that there is coverage. ... MORE

Welcome Baby creates Baby College in Durham
Posted September 21st, 2009 in Home & Family

A new effort to bring resources to families to increase positive outcomes for children and families launches in East Durham in September 2009. As part of a collaborative called the East Durham Children’s Initiative (EDCI), Durham Cooperative Extension’s Welcome Baby program and the Center for Child and Family Health, will offer the internationally recognized, Incredible Years curriculum in English and Spanish to parents with babies up to five years old. Baby College, modeled on the ... MORE

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