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Holiday Closing Post from December 24-26th

Durham County Holiday Closings

Durham Cooperative Extension Staff posing for a holiday picture

From Our Family to Yours: Seasons Greetings

As the year winds down, we want to share our deepest gratitude for your continued support of the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center. From the fields to the classrooms, your hard work…

Gardening school banner including pictures of tomato, Hattie Meadows, and native plants

Hattie Meadows Gardening School

Come along as we learn from local teachers and experts all about how to help your garden grow. We’ll explore a variety of topics, including soil health, seed starting, garden design, native plants,…

row of colorful children's coats against winter background

Welcome Baby Coat Drive: Warm Coats, Warm Kids

Welcome Baby is launching its 13th Annual Winter Coat Drive. The goal is simple yet powerful: keep the children of Durham warm as we head into the winter season.Winter often brings warm, cozy…

Turkey Talk virtual cooking class — Nov 24, 6–8pm; "No more dry turkeys."

Master the Art of Turkey - Virtual Cooking Class

Learn how to brine, roast, and carve a turkey with our chefs! Join our chefs online as they demonstrate the preparation and cooking techniques that will set you up to serve and enjoy a delicious…

Seven young people standing in a row outdoors holding signs, some reading "VOTE".

Kids Voting Election Day Celebration 2025

During this years election, Durham's 4-H Teen Council and Juntos teens partnered together to bring back this years Kids Voting Celebration to the youth of Durham at the Pavilion of Durham Central…

Free Virtual Cook-Along

Virtual Cook-Along!

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center for this virtual cooking class, and our chef will teach you to make a delicious and affordable vegetarian meal!To participate in the Virtual…

Extension Master Gardener Volunteers set up the vegetable and herb section of the 2019 Plant Sale at Duke Gardens

Briggs Ave Garden Fall Festival and Plant Sale Saturday September 13th

You're Invited to the 2025 Briggs Ave Community Garden Annual Fall Festival & Plant Sale! 🌿Join us for a fun-filled day at the garden as we celebrate the changing seasons with our Annual Fall…

Young cabbage plants in rows partially submerged by floodwater

Disaster Risk Management Training for Farmers

Disaster Risk Management Training - Central NC:Two-Part Workshop Series to Support Producers Across Central North CarolinaFarmers across North Carolina’s Piedmont region will have the opportunity…

volunteers planting a tree in the city

Become a Tree Keeper!

“A tree is our most intimate contact with nature.” As part a mission to preserve and create an equitable and resilient tree canopy in Durham, Keep Durham Beautiful and the city of Durham rely on Tree…