North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service- Bladen County Center

09/14/2026

Join us at the Bladen County Public Library (111 N. Cypress Street, Elizabethtown) on September 17 at 10:30 a.m. to learn how to debunk food dates, maximize storage, reduce food waste, and utilize leftovers.

09/14/2026

09/11/2026

The holiday season is all about family, friends, and great food—but budget overload and kitchen chaos can quickly ruin the festive mood! Join Bladen County Extension for our Getting Ahead of Holiday Meal Stress workshop to learn how to keep your holiday meals affordable, organized, and safe.

What You'll Learn:

💸 Budget Smart: Strategies to manage and slash your holiday food budget.

🥗 Meal Prep: Strategic meal planning to avoid last-minute, expensive grocery runs.

🌡️Food Safety 101: Key guidelines for serving large groups and mastering how to safely thaw, cook, cool, hold, and reheat food.

🥚Egg Safety: Best practices for storing eggs and egg dishes safely and efficiently.

Workshop Details:

Date & Time: October 14 at 10:30 AM

Cost: FREE

Format: Attend In Person or via Zoom (must provide email address to receive Zoom link)

For registration details or disability-related accommodations, contact Jessie Jones at [email protected].

09/11/2026

Want to learn how to safely ferment your own foods at home? Join us at the Bladen Extension Office for two hands-on workshops where you'll gain practical skills and take home your very own fermented creations!

1. Fermentation: Sauerkraut 🥬

Dates & Times: Oct 7 at 10:00 AM or Oct 8 at 5:30 PM

Highlights: Learn food safety, cover basics for foods like sauerkraut and yogurt, and make-and-take your own jar of sauerkraut!

Registration Deadline: October 2

2. Fermentation: Kombucha ☕️

Dates & Times: Oct 28 at 10:00 AM or Oct 29 at 5:30 PM

Highlights: Learn the basics of safe fermenting and start your own SCOBY pellicle to take home!

Registration Deadline: October 26

Event Details (Both Classes):

Location: Bladen Extension Office (450 Smith Circle, Elizabethtown)

Cost: $20 per class - Registration fee must be paid in advance at the Bladen Extension Office; we accept cash or check (made payable to Bladen Extension).

Class Size: Limited to just 12 spots per session to ensure a quality hands-on experience!

Spots are extremely limited and fill up fast - be sure to register before the deadlines!

For questions or disability-related accommodations, please contact Jessie Jones at 910-862-4591 or [email protected].

09/01/2026

Fall is finally approaching! Here are some ways you can improve your yard and garden during September. 🍁🌼🐛 Contact Allison Weatherspoon, Horticulture Agent, at 910-862-4591 or [email protected] with any questions.

08/27/2026

There is still time to sign up for our Vermicomposting Workshop! Learn all about composting with worms and take home some worms of your own to get your vermicompost bin started. Contact Allison Weatherspoon, Horticulture Agent, at 910-862-4591 or [email protected] to register.

08/24/2026

On Saturday, children and their families joined Bladen Extension and Bladen County Public Library at Jones Lake State Park to learn all about pollinators. Thank you to everyone who joined us to collect pollinator census data despite the rainy weather! 🐝🦋🪲

08/21/2026

Our Powerful Pollinators Event is happening tomorrow - rain or shine! Hope to see you there! 🐝🦋🪲

There is still time to register! Join Bladen County Cooperative Extension and Bladen County Public Library for a fun morning for the whole family. Learn about pollinators and participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census for 2026! 🐝🌼🦋

📆 Date: Saturday, August 22nd
⏰ Time: 10am-12pm
📍Location: Jones Lake State Park (4117 NC Highway 242 N, Elizabethtown, NC 28337)
☎️ How to Register: Call Bladen Extension at 910-862-4591 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

This is a FREE event available to the public.