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New Weather Station Brings Hyper-Local Science to the Pollinator Haven Garden and Lee County

Published - September 22, 2026 Read
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Celebrate America’s 250th with Vegetables at the Lee Regional Fair

Published - August 31, 2026 Read
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Pollinator Garden vs. Heat and Drought: Who's Winning in Central NC?

Published - August 25, 2026 Read
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Lee McSwain Policies and Procedures

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Pollinator Haven Garden

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Lee County Cooperative Extension Monthly Newsletter

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September Extension Newsletter - Lee County Center

News From Lee County Center

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What is Japanese Clover?

Published - August 11, 2026

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Spots on My Leaves: Fungal Leaf Spots in the Summer Landscape

Published - August 10, 2026

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UPDATED: Lee County Participates in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Published - August 9, 2026

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Keeping Safe During the Cyclospora Outbreak

Published - August 5, 2026

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Saving The State Flower: How to Help Your Struggling Dogwoods Survive Summer Stress

Published - August 4, 2026

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Purple Coneflower Clinic: What's wrong with your Echinacea flowers?

Published - July 28, 2026

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It's Okay to Have Moss

Published - July 22, 2026

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How to control Carolina Horsenettle

Published - July 20, 2026

All News From Lee County Center

Upcoming Events

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FREE Pesticide Courses- See Description for List Tuesday | Sep 29 | 8:00 AM — 5:15 PM 2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA
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Monthly McSwain Center Pollinator Haven Garden Work Tuesday | Sep 29 | 8:30 AM — 9:30 AM
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Lee County Area Forestry Association Tuesday | Sep 29 | 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM
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Lee Area Forestry Association Meeting: Landowner Cost-Share Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Sep 29 | 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford, NC 27330
Resilience Garden Series: Winter Prep and Introduction to Canning Thursday | Oct 01 | 3:30 PM — 5:00 PM 1615 S 3rd St, Sanford, NC 27330
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News From NC State Extension

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New Home, Same Mission.

Published - September 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Planting an Interest in Agricultural Careers Through High School Biology

Published - September 25, 2026

From: Grow For It
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New Zealand Awaits: Join Our 2027 Garden Adventure

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Welcome to the team, Valery Miller!

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Fall 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - September 22, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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NRCS FY27 Application Window Open Now Until Oct 30

Published - September 18, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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East Coast Exhibition Livestock Contest

Published - September 18, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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Seeding Cool-Season Grasses in NC

Published - September 14, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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