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Medicare Scam Alert

URGENT SCAM ALERT: NORTH EASTERN NC SENIORSThe Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is warning Medicare beneficiaries in our region about a new, high-pressure cold-call scam…

Dig In January and February Gardening Tips for eastern NC

Dig In: January & February Gardening Tasks

Article written by Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer, Annette ThompsonWinter is a good time to start planning for spring—ordering seed packets, checking on the anticipated last frost date for your…

2025 KGS Scholarship Recipients (L to R) Jay Roberts, Rebecca Chappell, Sarah Goodwin, Emma Sheets. Not pictured: Julie Simons and Ellie Jackson

Extension Master Gardener Volunteers to Award 2026 Scholarship

The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Chowan, Gates and Perquimans counties are pleased to offer the Katherine G. Shook Master Gardener Scholarship to graduating students in Chowan, Gates and…

Volunteers Needed! Grow. Cook. Eat. NC State Extension Master Food Volunteers flyer

2026 Extension Master Food Volunteer Training

The Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Perquimans and Pasquotank County Cooperative Extension is looking for dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to make a positive impact in our community. If you…

Albemarle Landscape School Flyer

2026 Albemarle Landscape School

The 2026 Albemarle Landscape School will take place on January 27th, 2026 at the Pasquotank County Extension Office (1209 McPherson Street, Elizabeth City, NC.)Registration: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00…

STORYWALK AFTER DARK — Thurs Oct 30, 2025, 6-8PM at Chowan County Ag Center, Edenton NC

Storywalk After Dark

Come join the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center Staff on October 30th from 6-8 pm for the Storywalk After Dark event. The Chowan County Parks and Recreation Department will partner…

Sourdough loaf and starter jar; text: "Sourdough Bread Making Class 2.0" Nov 12 2025 5:30–7:30pm $10

Sourdough Bread Making Class 2.0

Learn more about the ancient art of sourdough in our comprehensive class! Learn how to nurture a living starter and understand its delicate ecosystem. Participants will be guided through maintaining…

Cover photo featuring gardening tools, soil, plants and the words Eastern NC Gardening Tips October, November and December

October, November & December Gardening Tips for Eastern NC

Written by Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Annette ThompsonIn early fall, spring flowering bulbs can be fertilized and planted. Now is also a good time for pansies and other winter flowering…

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Canning Sweet Potatoes

N.C. The Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center, will host a Canning Class on October 8, 2025, covering basic Pressure Canning while making Canned Sweet Potatoes. In this class, attendees will…

Eastern NC Gardening Tips for August and September

August & September Gardening Tips

Fall into Late Summer and Early Autumn--Gardening tips : August/September Written by Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, Annette ThompsonAugustThis is a great time to obtain and send a soil sample…