Perquimans County Cooperative Extension

05/13/2026

Congratulations to our Walking Challenge Winners!

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Walking Challenge at the Active Adult Center! 🎉 Our participants walked a combined 1,035 miles during the month of April! Your hard work and dedication are something to celebrate.

NC State University {or N.C. Cooperative Extension} is an equal opportunity provider.

05/13/2026

Join us for Savor the Season 2026 our Home Preservation Series!

Upcoming Classes
June 11th Strawberry Lemon Marmalade 5:30-7:30pm
July 13th Lemon Cucumber Pickles 5:30-7:30pm
July 20th Sourdough Bread 1:00-3:00pm
August 3rd Honey Spiced Peaches 5:30pm-7:30pm
August 18th Buttermilk Biscuits & Butter 1:00-3:00pm
October 8th Oktoberfest Beer Mustard 5:30-7:30pm

All classes are $10 each or join us for all six classes for $50

For more information and how to register check out our website https://perquimans.ces.ncsu.edu/news/savor-the-season-series-2026/

OR

Call: 252-426-5428
Email: Sarah Sowders at [email protected]

N.C. Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider.

Please direct accommodation requests to:
Sarah Sowders @ [email protected]
Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event

04/23/2026

☀️This Saturday! ☀️
Come visit the Chowan, Gates, and Perquimans Extension Master Gardener Volunteers for the 14th annual Spring Garden Show!

This family-friendly event features:
🌿 Plant sales
🌻 Gardening and craft vendors
🧒 Children’s activities
🎟️ Raffles
🧁 A delicious bake sale... and more!

📅 Event Details:
Saturday, April 25, 2026
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Perquimans County Recreation Center
310 Granby Street, Hertford, NC

For more information: https://perquimans.ces.ncsu.edu/springgardenshow/

We hope to see you there! 🌻🦋

04/21/2026

04/16/2026

04/07/2026

04/02/2026

Growing Community, One Garden Bed at a Time

We’re excited to officially kick off planting season in the Open Door Pantry Garden!

A huge THANK YOU those who helped clear away the weeds for spring planting!

We’re also incredibly grateful for the generous donation of lettuce plants that are now going into the ground. Because of your support, we’re able to continue growing fresh, healthy food for our community.

This garden is more than just a place to grow vegetables it’s a place where we grow connection, generosity, and hope. 🌼

Stay tuned for updates as we watch this season’s garden grow!

03/30/2026

03/26/2026

The countdown is ON! We’re just hours away from the Catfish Tournament!

Time to bait up, cast out, and get ready to reel in the big one. Let’s see what the competition is made of. Who’s bringing home the bragging rights this year?

Drop a pic of your biggest catch in the comments so we can see what we’re up against!

03/10/2026

03/06/2026

🌱 The Perquimans Seed Library Has Been Restocked! 🌱
Great news, gardeners! The Perquimans Seed Library at the Perquimans County Library has been freshly restocked with seeds and is ready for the spring planting season.
Stop by the library to pick up a few packets, try something new in your garden, and help grow a stronger local food community. Whether you're planting vegetables, herbs, or flowers, the Seed Library is a free resource to help you get growing.
🌼 Take seeds. Grow them. Save seeds if you can. Share the harvest!
Come visit the library and see what’s new! 🌿