Queenie, the pollinator, buzzes by yarrow in the demonstration garden at Freedom Park.

Queenie Has Landed at Freedom Park in the Demonstration Garden

Published - June 8, 2026 Read
Tray of brown peat cups with seedlings, a shovel, one pair of gardening gloves.

Horticulture Summer Workshops

Published - June 1, 2026 Read
Mecklenburg County 4-Hers at Teen Retreat 2026

2026 4-H Summer Workshops

Published - May 26, 2026 Read

News From Mecklenburg County Center

This image depicts the first step in the process of turning logs into lumber. It shows a log being debarked.
See Inside a Sawmill

Published - May 29, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Charlotte Water reservoir and water infrastructure
Mandatory Water Restrictions Begin May 15

Published - May 8, 2026

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
A person wearing a hat, kneels to harvest produce in a staked row of vegetables.
Mecklenburg County Strengthens Support for Agriculture Through New Voluntary Agricultural District Program

Published - April 13, 2026

4-H Activity Day 2026
2026 4-H County Activity Day

Published - April 10, 2026

Photo of black and white butterfly on an orange flower with a bee and a flying insect in the foreground.
City of Charlotte Pollinator Habitats and Naturalistic Landscaping campaign

Published - April 6, 2026

Love Your Local
Second Annual Love Your Local - a celebration of Local Foods

Published - April 6, 2026

Photo of tractor in row crops. Bottom of photo captioned 'national ag day'
March 24th is National Ag Day!

Published - March 24, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Today
Creating a Pollinator Garden Saturday | Jun 13 | 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Myers Park, 1361 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA
4-H Sparks Workshop: STEM Exploration – Rockets Monday | Jun 15 | 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM 2415 Lester St, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
4-H District Activity Day Wednesday | Jun 17 | All Day South Stanly Middle School, 12492 Cottonville Rd, Norwood, NC 28128, USA
Ask a Master Gardener Live Thursday | Jun 18 | 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM Freedom Park 2435 Cumberland Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
Juneteenth/Office Closed Friday | Jun 19 | All Day
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News From NC State Extension

Palmer amaranth in peanuts
Paraquat Mixtures Peanut Notes No. 106 2026

Published - June 11, 2026

From: Peanut
Peanut stand near Windsor
Peanuts Dying Due to Drought Peanut Notes No. 105 2026

Published - June 11, 2026

From: Peanut
Peanuts near Tarboro
NC Crop Update 4 June 11 2026 Peanut Notes No. 104 2026

Published - June 11, 2026

From: Peanut
peanuts neat edenton, nc
Peanut Grower Magazine Comments Peanut Notes No. 103 2026

Published - June 11, 2026

From: Peanut
cows grazing stockpiled tall fescue
Franklin County Five-County Beef Tour Features Grassland Partnership Participants

Published - June 10, 2026

From: Forages
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Farm Viability Grants Open Until Jun 18

Published - June 10, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Person enjoys scent of lavender
Breathing It All In: The Power of Scent

Published - June 10, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Educator helps a mother use AI and online tools during a family health crisis.
Using AI to Support a Mother During a Family Health Crisis

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
Resident creates a 53rd wedding anniversary card with digital tools.
AI Skills Help Create a Personal Anniversary Gift

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
Senior learners explore advanced AI skills together in a supportive class.
Older Adults Become Advanced AI Learners

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
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