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How to Shop Sustainably

Climate change threatens our entire planet, but your shopping habits can help in the fight against it. Here are some shopping tips to reduce your carbon footprint. Buy Local: If possible, always shop…

Springing Into Extension

Spring is in the air, and so much is happening at UC Extension. With the arrival of spring, comes an air of celebration, as the sun shines and flowers bloom. UC Extension has had a whirlwind of…

Places to Hike in NC, Hiking Near ME, Hiking in Charlotte, Uwharrie, NC Cooperative Extension

Enjoy the Outdoors

In the last two decades, childhood has moved indoors. The average American child spends as few as 30 minutes in unstructured outdoor play each day and more than seven hours each day in front of an…

WIC, Nutrition, Meal Assistance, FCS, EFNEP

WIC - Supporting Strong Women and Their Families

March is a celebration of the hard-working and amazing women with Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8th. This month is a great time to talk about a wonderful program that…

Farmers Market Near Me, Fresh Produce Near Me, We Grow Union County, Farmers Market Charlotte, Charlotte NC, North Carolina,

Shopping Local for Fresh Produce

Farmers Markets are packed with fresh fruits and vegetables. While I enjoy the offerings of a Farmer’s Market, there are some valid reasons to purchase foods there. Firstly, they’re local and local…

Pond Management in the Spring

As we welcome spring and the warmer weather, weeds are showing their face in our recreational ponds. Weeds are a natural part of the landscape whether in yards, fields, pastures or ponds. The…

Garden Bed Rental, Charlotte NC, Union County

Wingate Community Garden Beds

Did you know that you can rent a raised garden bed to grow your own garden this summer? The Wingate Community Garden has opened reservations for individuals and groups in the community, who would…

Shenanigans in the Garden

Come search for a wayward leprechaun in the Children’s Garden at the Union County Extension Ag Center on Saturday, March 19th from11:00 am - 1:00 pm. There will be a few fun activities and reports of…

Does Your Tree Have Lichens?

Here at Union County Extension, the questions we get change with the seasons. This time of year, we often get questions abouts lichen. Lichen is the white, or green, or blueish green splotches on…

Congaree National Park

Did you know there is a National Park, just two hours away from Union County? Union County Extension celebrates an American invention, the National Parks system. Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming…