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Calling Plant 911: Understanding Cold Injuries and Caring for Plants After Extreme Weather Hits

A version of this article, written by Melinda Heigel, Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer of Durham County, was originally published on the Extension Master Gardener of Durham County blog on…

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…

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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,…

brick walkway through lawn and two rows of trees

Join Us for the 2026 Durham Landscape Seminar!

9am to 12pm, Thursday, February 26, 2026N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County CenterCarl D. Hodges Conference Room721 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701Register Online via Eventbrite Join us to…

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…

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…

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Fall Native Plant Sale (9/25)

Thursday, September 254 - 6pmDurham County Cooperative Extension | 721 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701RSVP BY CLICKING HEREPlease RSVP so we can know roughly how many people to expect. Join us for our…

Bumblebee feeding on a purple bee balm (Monarda) flower

Join Us for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census (8/23)

Join us as the Extension Office (721 Foster St, Durham, NC) to participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census! The Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Durham County and community partners…

Master Naturalist students at a creek field day

Apply for the 2026 Master Naturalist Program

The Extension Master Naturalist Volunteer program prepares volunteers to lead stewardship, education outreach, and citizen science projects with leading environmental organizations in the Triangle.…

The Power of WE: Cooperative Extension Shares 2025 Community Impact

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center recently welcomed community members, partners, and local leaders to its annual Report to the Community—a signature event that highlights the power of…