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"There's Something to Do in Scotland County" Hangout
Calling All Parents, Guardians, and Youth! Come learn about 4-H opportunities in Scotland County for youth, ages 5-19, and …
Need Volunteer Hours?
We’re looking for volunteers! April 22–25, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Laurel Hill Recreation Center, Laurel …
4-H and 4-H EFNEP Present Spring Break's Fitness, Cooking, & Art
April 22–25, 2019, 4-H and 4-H EFNEP will facilitate a 4-day program including fun, interactive classes for youth to …
Gardening in Sandy and Acidic Soils
“Love the place you live” is a great adage when you have the perfect gardening conditions. But, when you …
Collards - a Southern Tradition
Every New Year’s Day in the South, many families eat collard greens and black-eyed peas for lunch or as …
What to Do With Holiday Plants, Now That the Holidays Are Over!
Either you bought or received a gift plant for the holidays, now what do you do with them? You …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
South Central District 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Fall Day
On Saturday, December 1, 2018, TBD, Laurinburg, NC, we present an interactive, educational, and fun day for NC 4-H volunteers …
MOVED TO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH AT 9AM-S.T.E.M. Saturday: Wood Working
DATE MOVED TO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH 9 a.m.-2 p.m. THE KIDS ARE OUT OF SCHOOL…..HERE IS SOMETHING FOR THEM …
S.T.E.M. Saturday
One Saturday of each month, Scotland County 4-H will host a science, technology, engineering and mathematics workshop for youth, …
Why Are Tomato Seeds Sprouting Inside of My Tomato?
Have you ever sliced into a beautiful red tomato to find the seeds sprouting? When the seeds sprout, they …
Grow Beautiful Iris
Iris are an easy to grow beautiful perennial. Join us to learn how and where to plant, soil and …
Hazel McPhatter Earns State Awards at State Conference
Hazel McPhatter, EFNEP Educator in Scotland County received the “Over the Mark” Award, the Circle of Excellence Award, and …
4-H Health Chefs
4-H Health Chefs, Monday and Tuesday, April 2-3, 2018 (ages 5-14) 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Deadline to register is Monday, …
4-H Interest Meeting for the Community
Interested for the youth in your family to gain the skills needed to be successful? On Monday, March 5th, starting …
Gardening in Sandy Soils
“Love the place you live” is a great adage when you have the perfect gardening conditions. But, when you …
Persimmons - a Fruit Tree to Consider
Persimmons Diospyros virginiana are native to North Carolina. This medium size (30-60 feet tall) deciduous tree can be found …
Gardening Myths- Fact, Fiction or Somewhere in-Between?
Just the other day, a friend gave me a plant that I really wanted. A gardening myth is if …
Longleaf Pine Resource Meetings
LONGLEAF PINE RESOURCES FOR PRIVATE LANDOWNERS LEARN ABOUT: Enrolling your land in Present Use Value Enrolling your land as a Voluntary …
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