NC COOPERATIVE EXTENSION - GUILFORD COUNTY |
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In This Issue:
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Round-Up–February 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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Community & School Gardens Agent, Crystal Mercer next to Frankie T. Jones Jr., Guilford County Commissioner- District 7, at the Seeds to Share display at the Ag Center |
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Community and school garden leaders at the Seeds to Share display at the High Point Library |
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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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Small Farms Week |
March 23-29, 2025 |
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This month, join us in celebrating Small Farms Week at the N.C. A&T University Farm and the Farm Pavilion! This year's theme is "Next Gen Agriculture." |
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SAVE THE DATE -
MAY 2nd & 3rd |
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Passalong Plant Sale
The Extension Master Gardenerâ„ 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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Med instead Meds - Recipe of the Month |
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Shaking beef is a very famous Vietnamese dish that gets its American name from the constant shaking of the pan to cook the beef and onions without burning. It is traditionally served on a bed of watercress and with a dipping sauce of lime juice and pepper. This dish borrows from the famous original but uses portobello mushrooms in place of the beef. Since watercress can be very hard to find, you can use arugula or spring mix instead. 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.
Shaking Portobello Mushrooms
Serve it with a bit of brown rice to soak up the juice! |
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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- |
Gardens Under Glass for Seniors |
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March 8th
10 AM - 11:30 AM at High Point Public Library
Learn the horticultural principals of how to create a healthy, long-lasting environment in your terrarium.
Questions? Contact Crystal Mercer, Community and School Gardens Agent, (336) 641-2427 or crystal_mercer@ncsu.edu |
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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 Gardenerâ„ 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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Pruning Basics |
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March 6th, 2025
9 AM - 12:30 PM at the Ag Center
Come learn the basics of pruning woody ornamentals with Extension Agent, Taylor Jones.
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Biodiversity in Urban Landscapes |
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March 25th, 2025
2 PM at the Ag Center
Guest speakers Dr. Anthony Greene and Emma Martone from High Point University will be discussing how urbanization affects the small insects that inhabit our gardens/landscape and how gardeners play a significant role in nurturing those insects and wildlife in our environment. |
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Agriculture |
Scale Calibration & Certification Workshop
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March 5th, 2025
9 AM - 12 PM at the Ag Center
Ensure Your Scales Are Accurate and Market-Ready!
This annual event provides farmers and vendors with a convenient and reliable way to calibrate and certify their scales in compliance with state regulations. Certification ensures your scales meet the standards necessary for legal trade and builds trust with your customers. |
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4-H |
4-H Overnight Camp |
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July 6-11th, 2025
Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp in Reidsville, NC
We know your child will love canoeing on Lake Hazel, hiking, climbing the rock wall, swimming in our pool, riding horses, and learning archery at Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center in Reidsville this summer! Guilford is attending BJP July 6-11, for children ages 8-14 (at time of camp). Not only will your child have the best summer ever, but BJP provides one of the best values for residential summer camp in the state! |
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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: Sauerkraut |
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March 18th
12-1PM Online
Come and learn food safety tips for fermenting foods and how to safely prepare a portion of sauerkraut.
Sauerkraut is a naturally fermented cabbage product made with cabbage and salt. It is most commonly used as a condiment, but can also be used in recipes—from main dishes to desserts. |
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Extension At Home: Food Connects Us
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March 18th
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: April 15-16th
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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FCS- Financial Literacy |
Tax Sense: Master the Basics |
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March 6th & 13th
6-7 PM at the High Point YWCA, 155 West Westwood Avenue, High Point, NC 27262
Join us in March for another practical class on taxes, offered in partnership with the City of High Point’s VITA clinics! Gain confidence and take control of your tax journey today.
For Registration: Contact the Community & Neighborhood Development Center at VITA@highpointnc.gov or (336) 883-3041.
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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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NC Arbor Day Celebration |
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March 17th - 22nd
McGirt-Horton Branch Library
The Office of Sustainability & Resilience in collaboration with Parks and Recreation, Greensboro Public Library and Greensboro Beautiful presents North Carolina Arbor Day Celebration at McGirt-Horton Branch Library on Saturday, March 22, 10 am to 12 pm. It also provides an opportunity for all residents to become aware of the importance of trees and the benefits they provide to our quality of life. |
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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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Resource Conservation Workshop - High School Summer Program |
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June 15th-20th, 2025
6-7:30 PM at NC State University
Come hangout at the Resource Conservation Workshop (RCW) this summer. Get immersed with all thing’s conservation. The RCW is summer camp designed for high school students who are interested in the environment. This educates students on how to preserve environmental resources. This gives students an opportunity to win scholarships and awards. By submitting an application to Guilford SWCD, they can get the chance to go for FREE! Come explore all the adventures of the outdoors. Applications are due March 31, 2025.We will help provide support to a junior or senior for funding their trip to go to the Resource Conservation Workshop that is held at NC State University. |
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