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April is Global Volunteer Month: Shining a Light on the Volunteers Who Inspire Us!

Published - April 1, 2026 Read
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Spring Plant Sales Support EMG Volunteer Service

Published - February 17, 2026 Read
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Growing Impact: Meet John Bowen

Published - March 18, 2026 Read

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Make Your Mark on March 25 — NC State Day of Giving

Published - March 3, 2026

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From the Mountains to the Sea: the Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a success in 2025

Published - January 6, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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Register for the 2026 Gardens, Lawns & Landscapes Classes

Published - November 21, 2025

From: Extension Gardener
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Plants for Fairy Gardens

Published - November 21, 2025

From: Extension Gardener
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Funding Priorities Survey Findings Shape EMG Program Future

Published - August 25, 2025

NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Durham County, NC work with library staff to install a pollinator-friendly demonstration garden.
EMG Demo Garden Receives International Search for Excellence Award

Published - July 11, 2025

Get to Know the Insects! Free insect identification webinar — July 10, 2025, 1–3 P.M., Zoom
Insect Identification Webinar Is Set to Help You Count in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Published - June 26, 2025

From: Lee County Center
Great Southeast Pollinator Census webinar - Aug 14, 2025, 1-3 p.m.
Registration Is Open for the 2025 Knowledge Is Pollinator Power: A Census Pep Rally

Published - June 26, 2025

From: Lee County Center
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2026 Northwestern Cattle Reproduction School

Published - April 1, 2026

From: Beef
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Welcome to the Team, Stephen Ruswick!

Published - April 1, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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Planting Intentions: The Therapeutic Power of the Growing Season

Published - April 1, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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Journey as a Teen Leader: 2026-2027 NC 4-H State Officer Applications are Open!

Published - March 31, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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2026 Apple Disease Update: Bloom

Published - March 31, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Food Resource Management: Dinorah Keith's Strategies for Getting the Best for Less

Published - March 31, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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New Annual Bluegrass Weevil Resources!

Published - March 30, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Spring 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - March 30, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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#PassTheMicYouth Recognized for Amplifying Youth Voices

Published - March 30, 2026

From: Pass the Mic Youth
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March 30-April 3, 2026: Blossom Blight Infection Alert!

Published - March 29, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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