N.C. Cooperative Extension - Brunswick County Center

09/07/2026

Save the Date: CALS Wolfpack Harvest! 🐺🌾

Join fellow CALS alumni and friends for a fun afternoon of connection, community, and celebration at the Horticultural Crops Research Station in Castle Hayne!

🍇 Sample muscadine grapes straight from the vine
🤝 Reconnect with fellow CALS alumni and make new connections
🌿 Enjoy the beautiful research station setting
🥤 Light refreshments will be served

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Horticultural Crops Research Station
3800 Castle Hayne Road, Castle Hayne, NC

This event is FREE, but registration is required: https://go.ncsu.edu/wolfpackharvest2026

Come celebrate CALS, the Wolfpack community, and the harvest season with us! ❤️🐺🌾

09/04/2026

September is Food Safety Education Month! 🧼🌡️
Food safety starts with the basics, and small steps can make a big difference in preventing foodborne illness.

This month, refresh your food safety knowledge:

-Wash hands often and properly
-Prevent cross-contamination
-Keep food out of the temperature danger zone
-Cook foods to safe internal temperatures
-Refrigerate leftovers promptly

Are you a food service manager? Sign up for a Safe Plates class taking place on September 14th and 21st! Our classes provide practical food safety education to help you safely prepare, handle, and serve food. Register here: https://brunswick.ces.ncsu.edu/event/113114/

📚 Register for an upcoming class and make food safety a priority this September!

09/03/2026

Check out what’s happening in Brunswick County 4-H!

09/02/2026

Our office will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We’ll see you back in the office on Tuesday, September 8th!

08/31/2026

🍂 September is packed with great learning opportunities! 🌱

Join Brunswick County Cooperative Extension this month for hands-on workshops and educational events covering canning, pasture management, healthy cooking, and high tunnels.

🌱 Looking for even more ways to learn and get involved? Check out our website for additional upcoming events, program details, and registration information: https://go.ncsu.edu/septevents

08/28/2026

🍎🥦 FREE Nutrition Education for Brunswick County Schools! 🥕🍊

We’re NOW SCHEDULING hands-on, research-based, NC Standards-aligned nutrition education programs! 🎉

Programs are available for:
🍎 3rd Grade
🥦 5th–6th Grade
🎓 High School
👩‍🏫 Parents & Staff

Each program includes 6 lessons taught by a Nutrition Educator and is FREE of charge. Programs are available during the school day or after school.

📅 Ready to bring nutrition education to your school?

Contact Angie Lawrence at:
📞 910-253-2610
📧 [email protected]

Check our our website for more information: https://go.ncsu.edu/efnepschoolnutritioneducation

Let’s help our students Eat Smart. Move More. Build Healthy Habits. 💚

08/26/2026

🥒 Thinking about making your own pickles?

Before you start, check out our latest article for tips on making safe, crisp, and delicious homemade pickles! From choosing the right ingredients to following tested recipes, we’ve got you covered.

👉 Read “Make Your Own Pickles” here:

Homemade pickling is experiencing a surge in popularity and food enthusiasts are turning to pickling at home using locally sourced ingredients. While cucumbers are the most popular pickled product,…

08/24/2026

🐝🌻 Learning, Observing & Counting Pollinators in Our Community! 🌻🦋

This past Friday, we had the opportunity to host Pollinator Census workshops, bringing participants together to learn about the incredible pollinators that surround us.

The workshops provided a hands-on opportunity to build pollinator identification skills while participating in the Census at the same time! 🔎🐝🦋

By taking part, our community members not only expanded their knowledge of pollinators but also contributed valuable data that scientists can use to identify trends in pollinator populations and help develop conservation strategies.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, learned with us, and participated in this important community science effort! 🌸🐝

08/21/2026

☀️ As summer winds down, so does another great season of summer programming!

We’re celebrating 12 students from Randolph House Inc. in grades 3–6 who recently completed Camp Cook Play, where they learned about healthy eating, food safety, physical activity, and basic cooking skills through hands-on activities and fun.

From trying new foods to preparing their own graduation lunch, the students built confidence and skills they can take home with them. 🍎🥦👩‍🍳

Congratulations to our Camp Cook Play graduates! 🎉 We’re so proud of all they accomplished and grateful to everyone who helped make our summer programming possible.

Read more about Camp Cook Play here: https://go.ncsu.edu/campcookplay

08/19/2026

🌿 Spice Up Your Cooking! 🧂

Join the Healthy Home Cooking Club at Rourk Library in Shallotte for a fun afternoon exploring Herbs & Spices!

Learn the difference between herbs and spices, discover new ways to use them, and enjoy a demonstration and tasting of Sautéed Moroccan Carrots by Extension Master Food Volunteers Margaret O’Leary and Terry Amrhein. Participants will also receive helpful herb and spice charts and are welcome to bring their favorite herbs, recipes, or ideas to share!

📅 Tuesday, August 25 | 3–4 p.m.
📍 Rourk Library, Shallotte
💚 Free — reservations required

The Healthy Home Cooking Club meets the last Tuesday of each month and is a partnership between NC Cooperative Extension Family & Consumer Sciences and Rourk Library.

Call the library to reserve your spot!