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Through educational programs, publications, and events, Extension Agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to New Hanover County citizens. Volunteer News Specialty Gardens Friends of the Arboretum Events Big Bloomin Orchid Day: March 7th ---SOLD OUT NHC 4-H Awards Day Celebration: March 15th --- 3-5pm Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale: April 23-26th Bubbles & Blooms: June 27th 10-3pm Director’s Message Big Bloomin’ Orchid Day at the Arboretum Science teaches respect for ecosystems A Vision for the Arboretum Class Offerings 4-H Summer Camps 2020 NC Safe Plates March 30th-31st Home Food Preservation What’s Blooming! Camellias Facebook Twitter New Hanover County Arboretum and NC Cooperative Extension Office Open daily from dawn to dusk and no admission fee. The Arboretum is a unique, 7-acre park with FREE admission, in the heart of New Hanover County where homeowners can see the variety of plants that grow in our coastal area as well as emerging trends in plant material. Cooperative Extension’s “horticulture laboratory”, the Arboretum has a very knowledgeable staff and many volunteers working to make the gardens beautiful and educational. Come out and discover what makes us so extraordinary! The Arboretum is open to the public and is FREE! New Hanover County Arboretum and NC Cooperative Extension Office shared a photo. Saturday, March 14th, 2020 at 10:41pm We’re starting to see more phishing attempts related to COVID-19. If you get a message directly or see something on social media, think twice before clicking on a link. If it isn’t a link to a trusted source (New Hanover County, NC Public Health, CDC) – it could be a scam. View on Facebook New Hanover County Arboretum and NC Cooperative Extension Office Saturday, March 14th, 2020 at 12:00pm As we creep out of winter, the recent warm weather has our local herpetofauna here at the arboretum out and about to soak in some much needed energy from the sun. As the weather continues to warm, be mindful and respectful of wildlife. They are such a joy to watch. Eastern hognose snake (Heterodon platirhinos) pictured yesterday at the Arboretum. Photo credit to our landscape technician Kevin Cassel 20 3 10 View on Facebook New Hanover County Arboretum and NC Cooperative Extension Office shared a photo. Friday, March 13th, 2020 at 9:57pm Good advice to heed from our #NHCgov Board Chair Julia Olson Boseman: “A lot has changed over the past 24 hours & we want to make sure our community is informed, prepared, but not panicked." Learn more about being ready & view video from today's media briefing at http://ow.ly/OCJk50yLsfF View on Facebook New Hanover County Arboretum and NC Cooperative Extension Office Friday, March 13th, 2020 at 7:00pm Extension is a huge supporter of agriculture in New Hanover County. Show your support on March 25 - pay it forward for the future of local agriculture by #GivingPack . 3 View on Facebook New Hanover County Arboretum...