N.C. Cooperative Extension-McDowell County Center’s Keep McDowell Beautiful program will be coordinating the annual Lake James clean up on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers with boats, canoes, and paddling kayaks will be needed to help. Volunteers are also needed to help unload boats full of trash.
REGISTRATION STILL OPEN! The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of McDowell County is hosting Gardening Outside the Lines for county residents and other regional gardeners. This symposium will host expert & engaging speakers.
The Master Gardeners of McDowell County will hold their 5th Annual Spring Fling Plant Sale on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Historic Marion Tailgate Market, 67 West Henderson Street, Marion.
Ever dreamed of cultivating your own thriving garden but limited by space? Fear not! We invite you to embark on a gardening adventure with our Container Gardening Workshop, taking place on Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. at the Marion East Recreational Complex.
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather
Have you ever wondered how much rain fell during a recent thunderstorm? How about snowfall during a winter storm? If so, an important volunteer weather observing program needs your help!
Importance of Soil Testing and Pasture Rotation After Hurricane Helene
Flooding and soil erosion have stripped vital nutrients from pastures and hay fields, leaving the soil depleted and less productive. As farmers work to recover, two key steps can help restore soil health and improve forage production.
Have you ever been told your jams or pickles are good enough to sell? Do you wonder what is involved with getting a food product sellable in North Carolina? There are lots of things to consider when exploring whether you should produce food products for sale.
It doesn’t matter how you pronounce it, pecans are actually certified as heart healthy according to the American Heart Association. Just a handful of pecans a day will provide over 19 vitamins and minerals and help lower cholesterol. Check out this Baked Bananas with Pecans recipe.
4-H District Activity Day is one of the most rewarding programs that 4-H offers. Many 4-H Alumni credit 4-H presentations to success in their careers because it helped them become comfortable with public speaking. So don't miss out on this incredible experience.
Attention graduating Seniors! We are once again offering our McDowell County 4-H College Scholarship. All McDowell 4-Hers that plan to attend either 2 year or 4 year school are eligible to apply. Application is due May 10.
McDowell 4-H Young Guns Win at NCWRC Hunter Education Tournament
On Saturday March 15, McDowell 4-H joined 16 teams from the area at the annual District 8 NC Wildlife Hunter Education Skills Tournament held at Catawba Valley Wildlife Club in Vale. Teams compete in Archery, Rifle, Shotgun and Hunter Skills.
NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
