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Registration For Extension Master Gardener℠ Initial Training Extended Thru November 17

Notice: The application period has expired for this class. Thank you for your interest. We are excited to offer the Extension Master Gardener℠ Initial Training for Cherokee County beginning January…

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Cherokee County 4-H Has a Busy Summer

Cherokee County 4-H has had a busy summer. We have worked with 3 county summer day camp programs as well as participating in district and state events.Youth in the Murphy Summer Camp, the 21st…

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Better Harvests With Companion Planting

Did you know plant growth can improve or decline based on what gets planted next to it? Join Master Gardener Volunteer Arleene Ward to discuss the advantages of Companion Planting, September 13,…

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1st Grade Students Complete "The 4-H Busy World of Bees"

Cherokee County 4-H volunteer and Master Gardener, Arleene Ward, just wrapped up an eight lesson series from our 4-H Busy World of Bees with 86 first graders at Murphy Elementary School. Arleene is…

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Learn About Garden Pest Management

Join Master Gardener Volunteer Arleene Ward on June 14, 2023, at 1:00PM as she covers the basics of identifying and fighting typical garden pests in our area. She will outline how an Integrated Pest…

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Looking for Adult 4-H Volunteers!!

Volunteers are the keys to our success in the North Carolina 4-H program. Whether you’re interested in becoming a club leader, or just have a few hours to invest, we’ve got challenging and fun jobs…

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Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign Happening Now

Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over…

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"I Love My County Because" Art Contest Open

In an effort to bolster civic education and educate communities on the role of county government, the National Association of Counties (NACo) is launching the “I Love My County Because” art contest…

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Virtual 4-H Volunteer Conference

4-H Volunteers: Lighting the WayA Virtual 4-H Volunteer Conference September 24-September 26, 2020: Coming to You Wherever You Are Digital ContentOur digital content is available on-demand beginning…