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ONLINE Pollinator Plant Sale is LIVE!

Published - April 17, 2026 Read
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May All Your Weeds Be Wildflowers

Published - May 12, 2026 Read
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How to Manage White Clover

Published - May 11, 2026 Read
4-H Youth Development
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Lee McSwain Policies and Procedures

Learn how reserve the McSwain Center for meetings and events
Pollinator Haven Garden

Learn about the Garden, how to visit and how to get involved
Gardening and Lawns in Lee County

Learn how to take care of your garden and lawn in Lee County

News From Lee County Center

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Don’t Let the Grubs Bug You: A Guide to Healthy Turf

Published - May 5, 2026

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Snapshot to Science: Navigating the World of Plant ID Apps

Published - April 28, 2026

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Managing Pastures During a Drought

Published - April 27, 2026

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Celebrating the Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers: 30 Years Continued

Published - April 21, 2026

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Celebrating the Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers: 30 Years Young and Still Growing!

Published - April 14, 2026

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Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

Published - April 9, 2026

From: NC State Extension
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Container Gardening Class Series Inspired by Lee County Ag Week 2026 “Together We Grow” Theme

Published - April 6, 2026

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Wisteria: A Beautiful Beast in Our Forests

Published - March 31, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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Crazy Quilters 4-H Club Meeting Saturday | May 16 | 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM
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Sanford Farmers' Market Saturday | May 16 | 8:30 AM — 12:00 PM
World Bee Day! Wednesday | May 20 | All Day
4-H Robotics Club Wednesday | May 20 | 4:30 PM — 6:00 PM
Gardening Help Session- Dirt Therapy Thursday | May 21 | 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM Pollinator Haven Garden, 2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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Woodland Owner Survey

Published - May 15, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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Fall 2026 (August-December) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - May 14, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
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New Online Wildlife Damage Management Advisor Course Available

Published - May 13, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
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Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.
Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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2026 Sod Growers Survey

Published - May 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) a black and white mosquito biting a person.
Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
Judging Practice
NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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Corn Earworm and False Chinch Bug Reports in Strawberries

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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Annual Forage & Livestock Webinar Series Schedule (2026)

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Forages
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