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UCPS 2022 Bond Vote

2022 Bond Vote Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is committed to ensuring that all students receive a quality education in safe and efficient learning environments. On Nov. 8, Union County residents…

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Farm to Table Experience in Union County

A growing number of farmers are embracing sustainable farming methods. In Union County, small sustainable farms enable restaurants to reduce their supply chains and source ingredients that are grown…

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Bradford Pear Exchange

The Bradford Pear became a popular ornamental plant for homeowners as it produces beautiful white flowers in the spring. However, while the Bradford Pear looks idyllic, the tree emits a foul odor.…

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How to Pick a Peach

July is here and that means it’s time for peaches. There is nothing better than standing in an orchard and biting into a freshly picked ripe peach. You can’t beat that sweet, juicy taste! The…

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Vegetative Screening

Urban trees provide a lot of benefits to us where we live, work, and play. They clean the air we breath and provide us shade. Another benefit I talk about quite often is using evergreen trees and…

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Recognize the Symptoms of Heat Illness

Heat-related illnesses should not be taken lightly. They can range from fatigue and cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke and can increase the risk of complications from other illnesses such as…

Summer Safety!

Summer break is quickly approaching for school-aged children and teens. For many students, this means a break from school and extracurricular commitments and time to have fun and recover from the…

Insects in the Garden

Have you paid any attention to the insects in your yard and garden this season? It seems I am not seeing as many as I have in the past. The carpenter bees were around earlier this season, but I don’t…

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Summer Nutrition Program for Kids!

Summer is right around the corner and that means summer break for many Union County children. If you are a part of a summer camp program and are looking for programming opportunities for children,…

Extension in Full Bloom

As a month filled with holidays and everyday occasions, April at UC Extension was blooming with events and opportunities. Community members were able to come together through fun activities at the…