Monarch butterfly on butterfly bush flower

Butterfly Bush: Junk Food for Pollinators

Published - May 7, 2026 Read
Hand placing peeled tomatoes into a glass canning jar

Summer Canning Series

Published - May 6, 2026 Read
Rain gauge in a garden

Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!

Published - April 21, 2026 Read

News From Clay County Center

Plastic Water Bottle
Worried about microplastics in your food?

Published - April 30, 2026

Picture of Hurricane Helene Forest Damage in Rutherford County.
Financial Assistance for Timberland Owners Following Hurricane Helene

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
Bearded Iris
Not So Blue Blues

Published - April 16, 2026

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Growing Knowledge at Mayors Park

Published - April 15, 2026

A person wearing blue gloves uses a hand trowel to collect soil and place it into a clear plastic sample bag in an outdoor setting.
Free Soil Test Kits Available April 1 - Nov. 15!

Published - March 30, 2026

Less Stress
April is Stress Awareness Month

Published - March 30, 2026

A small green seedling with fresh leaves emerging from loose, brown soil, set against a softly blurred natural background.
The Foundation of Your Garden

Published - March 30, 2026

Chick hatching in Incubator
A Hatch-tastic Science Experience for 2nd Graders

Published - March 30, 2026

All News From Clay County Center

Upcoming Events

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Trails & Rails 4-H Horse Club Monday | Jun 15 | 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM Moss Memorial Library, 26 Anderson St, Hayesville, NC 28904, USA
Summer Canning Series- Pressure Canning Wednesday | Jun 17 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Brasstown Community Civic Center, 255 Settawig Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902, USA
Home Gardener Series - Native Plants In WNC Saturday | Jun 20 | 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM Moss Memorial Library, 26 Anderson St, Hayesville, NC 28904, USA
Home Gardener Series: Native Plants in WNC Register with Eventbrite Saturday | Jun 20 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM 26 Anderson Street, Hayesville, NC 28904
West District 4-H Horse Council Meeting Monday | Jun 22 | 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM Zoom
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News From NC State Extension

Cindy making smoothies in a blender
Sipping on Sunshine Smoothies in Pender County

Published - June 15, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Phytophthora crown rot on pepper
Veggie disease update, 6/15

Published - June 12, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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Farm Viability Grants Open Until Jun 18

Published - June 10, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Educator helps a mother use AI and online tools during a family health crisis.
Using AI to Support a Mother During a Family Health Crisis

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
Resident creates a 53rd wedding anniversary card with digital tools.
AI Skills Help Create a Personal Anniversary Gift

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
Senior learners explore advanced AI skills together in a supportive class.
Older Adults Become Advanced AI Learners

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
Resident gets job search support using AI, Google Workspace, and digital tools.
AI Supports Workforce Recovery After Job Loss

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
Educator helps a resident adjust Gemini settings on an Android phone.
Reducing Fear When AI Appears on a Phone

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
Residents compare real and AI-generated images during an AI safety session.
Learning to Spot AI-Generated Disinformation

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
AI workshop leader teaches residents practical AI skills in a classroom.
Rural Seniors Explore Everyday Uses of AI

Published - June 9, 2026

From: Community Development
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