NC COOPERATIVE EXTENSION - GUILFORD COUNTY |
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In This Issue:
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Round-Up–Extension Events
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Announcements
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Upcoming Events, Workshops, & Classes
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Other Community Events
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FCS Agent, Mara Amador, and FCS Support Associate, Alona Thomas, collaborated with our 4-H agents, Meredith Kreeger and Lauren Taubert, for our Real Money, Real World program at Southeast Middle School. |
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Our team helped 90 students go through their real-life spending simulation where students manage a budget based on an assigned career, making decisions on expenses, such as housing, transportation, childcare, and groceries. |
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What to Know About Soil Testing
Testing Services for Nutrients and pH is provided by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Soils Lab for free to North Carolina residents except during peak season (December 1- March 31) when there is a $4 fee. Soil test boxes are available at the Ag Center. Please mail your soil test boxes to the testing lab in Raleigh using the address listed on the form. Learn More |
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Financial Literacy Month |
April 2025 |
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This month, join us in celebrating Financial Literacy Month this month by attending our programs! Learn a variety of information, from credit to budgeting, and more. |
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SAVE THE DATE -
MAY 2nd & 3rd |
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Passalong Plant Sale
The Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Guilford County are holding their annual Passalong Plant Sale on May 2 and 3 at the Agricultural Center this year!
Enjoy an array of perennials, natives, pollinator plants, shrubs, trees, and houseplants. Also available will be garden décor and slightly used items such as bird houses and garden signs.
Don’t know much about gardening? Ask our Extension Master Gardener volunteers for advice and tips while you’re there! |
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SAVE THE DATE -
JUNE 14th, 2025 |
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Celebrate Pollinators Day
June 14th, 2025
9 AM - 12 PM at the Ag Center
Join us in the Demonstration Garden at the NC Cooperative Extension-Guilford County Center for a day full of fun and learning for the whole family! Don’t forget to snap a photo with Polly Nater, our friendly pollinator mascot, and check out the car show happening on the property in partnership with Celebrate Pollinators Day.
Start spreading the word and let’s create some buzz about this year’s celebration! |
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SAVE THE DATE -
JULY 19th, 2025 |
EMG Garden Show |
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July 19th, 2025
10 AM - 12:30 PM at the Ag Center
Join us in the Demonstration Garden at the NC Cooperative Extension-Guilford County Center for a day full of fun and learning for the whole family! Pollinators are the unsung sheroes and heroes of our gardens, and this event will celebrate and raise awareness about their vital role. Explore a variety of informative table displays, create your own bee hotel, and pick up a goody bag (while supplies last). There will also be a few vendors on sight and a fire truck and police cruiser for the kids (at scheduled times only). Don’t forget to snap a photo with Polly Nater, our friendly pollinator mascot, and check out the car show happening on the property in partnership with Celebrate Pollinators Day.
Start spreading the word and let’s create some buzz about this year’s celebration! |
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Med instead Meds - Recipe of the Month |
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This salsa is easy and quick and goes great on fish tacos, grilled fish, or with beans and rice. The Med Way includes plenty of healthy and nutritious meals that are also delicious and satisfying. We teach Eating the Med Way through the Family & Consumer Sciences Program.
Citrus Salsa
The daikon or jicama gives it a great crunch but is optional! |
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Community Garden Start-Up Grants Are Available! |
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Has your Guilford County neighborhood, place of worship, or other citizens group thought about starting a community garden next spring? Consider applying for a Community Garden Start-Up Grant!
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Blessing Box |
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Looking for an opportunity to donate to those in need? Come check out our Blessing Box at our building!
You can donate non-perishable food items, hygiene, and household items.
For more information contact our FCS Agent, Vincent Webb, at:
vwebb@ncsu.edu
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Upcoming Classes & Workshops |
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Community & School Gardens- |
Cover Crop Workshop |
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April 14th, 2025
2 - 4 PM at the Ag Center
Join us to discover the benefits of cover crops! In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the basics of cover cropping, how to choose the right cover crops for your garden, and the best ways to manage them.
To register, contact Crystal Mercer, Community and School Gardens Agent, (336) 641-2427 or crystal_mercer@ncsu.edu |
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Horticulture |
Grow With Us |
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For 2024, the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers will be offering free gardening classes to the public both virtually and in-person. Feel free to sign up for as many classes as you like! |
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Chainsaw Workshop |
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April 4th, 2025
9 AM - 12:30 PM at the Ag Center
Join Nathan Gatlin, Area Specialized Forestry Agent, in this
*free workshop. This 3-hour workshop relays the safety aspects
of using a chainsaw while also providing guidance on how to
deal with the forces that lead to injury. The class will consist of
2 hours of classroom presentation and 1 hour of field demonstration. Due to safety, this workshop is only for ages 16+.
*The workshop is free, but registration is required.
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2025 EMG Public Events |
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Join the Extension Master Gardeners for their public events this year! Start spreading the word! |
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Agriculture |
Grower's Certificate |
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Grower’s Certificates are for agricultural products that are grown/raised/produced in Guilford County, North Carolina Certificates expire on December 31st, 2025. Grower’s Certificates are maintained by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Guilford County Center to certify producers who are selling agricultural products grown in Guilford County. Local farmer’s markets or other sellers may ask for a Grower’s Certificate to show that your products are from Guilford County. They can also serve as a marketing piece for your local foods! |
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4-H |
Land & Sea Adventure |
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April 14-15th, 2025
NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Join us on this overnight adventure that takes us to the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and a stay at the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island. This opportunity is open for youth ages 8-12. Link in bio for the details of this exciting opportunity!🐺🦈🍀 |
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Hoofprints in the City |
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May 14th, 2025
5 PM at the Ag Center
It's time for our popular Hoofprints in the City program! This program allows youth to learn how to safely interact with horses. Youth will learn basic equine safety including grooming and leading a horse. This program is FREE! Register now before the spots are gone! 🐴🍀 |
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FCS - Digital Skills |
Workforce Ready |
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Every 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
10 AM - 12 PM at the NCWorks Career Center, 2301 West Meadowview Road, Greensboro, NC 27407
Join us to gain familiarity with current technology!
Questions? Contact Jeffrey Cates at:
jeff_cates@ncsu.edu , 336.641.2436 |
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Tech Drop In |
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First Thursdays
3-5 PM at the Ag Center
Technology can be a good tool but sometimes it can be a challenge. Bring your tech into our office for free help. |
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Art & AI Workshops |
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2nd Tuesdays
4-5 PM at High Point Public Library
Writing, image-generation, making music, & more…
Each unique session is a conversation and hands-on experience to learn how you and your families can use AI for creative projects for school and home. |
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FCS- Health & Nutrition |
Fermentation Lunch and Learn: Kombucha |
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April 8th
12-1PM Online
Learn how to brew your own Kombucha in this class. Kombucha is a lightly effervescent, cider-like beverage, made by fermenting sweetened tea. It is produced using a starter culture of bacteria and yeasts called a SCOBY (Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast). |
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Fundamentals of Composting |
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April 15th
10 -11 AM Online
Food is a connecting factor for many of us. Food connects us to our cultures, our families and our friends. Sharing a meal is an opportunity to learn about its preparation, who made it and where the ingredients were sourced. Health, memories, traditions, seasons and access can all impact our relationship with food. While these factors influence the foods we eat, the foods we eat also affect our health. |
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Safe Plates Schedule |
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Next Course: August 19th-20th
8:30 AM - 4 PM at the Ag Center
Are you a food service manager or part of the supervisory staff for a restaurant, hospital, nursing home, or school? Join us for our comprehensive program to earn a Safe Plates Certification! |
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Canning with Extension: Strawberry Jam |
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May 6th
5:30 - 7:30 PM at the Ag Center
Join FCS Agent Vincent Webb to learn more about canning strawberry jam. |
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Up Your Snack Game! |
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May 8th
12-1 PM Online
Learn how to level up your snack game through tips and hacks on how to incorporate healthy snacks throughout the day or week. |
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Lunch + Lift |
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May 9th
12:30-1 PM Online
Join us on Fridays for a fun workout where we'll guide you through the basics of lifting weights which can boost your fitness gains. |
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FCS- Financial Literacy |
Domina Tu Dinero: Presupuesta Como Un Profesional (Master Your Money: Budget Like a Pro) |
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April 1st
6-7 PM at the YWCA Latino Family Center, 155 West Westwood Avenue, High Point, NC 27262
¡Únase a nosotros en el Centro Familiar Latino de YWCA en High Point para aprender cómo priorizar gastos, establecer metas, realizar un seguimiento de los gastos y crear un plan para administrar su futuro financiero!
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Join us at the YWCA Latino Family Center in High Point to learn how to prioritize spending, set goals, track spending, and create a plan to manage your financial future!
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Master Your Credit! |
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April 15th
6-7:30 PM at the High Point YWCA, 155 West Westwood Avenue, High Point, NC 27262
¡Únase a nosotros en el YWCA Latino Family Center en High Point para dominar su crédito! Regístrese hoy para analizar qué es el crédito, conocer sus derechos, leer informes de crédito, mejorar su puntaje crediticio y disputar errores.
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Join us at the YWCA Latino Family Center in High Point to master your credit! Register today to discuss what credit is, learn your rights, read credit reports, improve your credit score, and dispute errors. |
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Water Festival |
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April 8th
9 AM - 1 PM at the Barber Park, 1500 Barber Park Drive, Greensboro, NC
The City of Greensboro’s Water Resources Department invites Guilford County fifth-grade students to the 2025 Water Festival— a FREE, one-day educational adventure designed to enhance students’ understanding of the water cycle, the impact of weather on water supply, water testing, aquatic ecosystems, conservation, and more! |
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Earth Day |
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April 26th
1- 4 PM at Keeley Park
The festival includes a wide range of activities and educational opportunities -- from tutorials of environmentally-friendly lawn care practices to demos of renewable energy technology to animal interactions. Admission is free! |
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Spring Clean Up Recyclables Drop - Off |
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April 26th, 2025
8 AM - 12 PM, Eastern Guilford Middle School
This free recycling event accepts tires, electronics, appliances, and paper for shredding! |
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