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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…

Build a Family Emergency First Aid Kit

Does your family have a first aid kit for emergencies? What’s in it? Here’s a fun weekend activity to help you think through those emergency situations and create a practical first aid kit that you…

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…

Union County Great Trees

Union County has Great Trees! Union County Cooperative Extension is rolling out a new program – Union County Great Trees. This program seeks to highlight our rich, natural heritage by identifying the…

How to Garden in a Container

Townhomes, condominiums, apartments, and small in-town lots don’t give you much room to grow plants. You may only have a small area or perhaps just a balcony where you may get enough sun. You can…

Cane Creek Park

Cane Creek Park is more than 1,000 acres of land surrounding a 350 acre lake and hosts a wide variety of both outdoor adventures and peaceful relaxation experiences. The lake is home to some of the…

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…

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Sweet Spread Canning Short Course

In North Carolina, we’re gearing up growing delicious fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, and peaches. Now is a great time to learn the different ways to preserve them by canning! N.C.…

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…

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Mason Jar Herb Garden

April is the perfect time to start your spring garden. If you are like me, you may have a limited amount of space outside for a full garden. However, you can’t let it stop you from creating a simple…