Chase away your family’s winter blues with an afternoon at the JC Raulston Arboretum! Compete as a family on a winter scavenger hunt. Suggested for families with children in elementary and middle school. $15 for Arboretum member family. $20 for nonmember families. Space is limited. Please register online using our registration e-store. Meet at the…
Join us at this year’s spring campus Diversity Dialogue on Monday, February 26, 2018 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Cinema, Witherspoon Student Center. All students, faculty and staff are invited to join this dialogue on current and common diversity and inclusion issues being discussed at NC State, as well as on other college campuses. The…
ANNUAL WINTER CONFERENCE AND TRUFFLE DINNER University of Virginia Inn at Darden Conference Center 100 Darden Boulevard Charlottesville, VA 22906 Registration starts Friday at 3pm followed by a welcome reception in the South Lounge from 5pm-7pm. The Growers’ Forum begins at 9 am Saturday with guest speakers Dr. Christine Fischer, Dr. Charles LeFevre, Dr. Jeanine Davis, Brian Upchurch, and…
Update 2/28/18: REGISTRATION FOR THE 2018 SOUTH ATLANTIC HOPS CONFERENCE IS NOW CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who registered! SORRY, NO WALKUPS THE DAY OF THE CONFERENCE! If you’ve already registered, thank you! You’ll receive an email with more details no later than Saturday, February 17th. Didn’t get the email or registered after Feb. 17? View…
Participating high school juniors, seniors and transfer students will have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science. The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation (visiting students only), meeting with a faculty member in your CALS major of interest, lunch in a…
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer an Introduction to Organic Certification Workshop as part of its Enhancing Sustainability Series from 2:00-5:00 pm on Tuesday March 6 at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro. Chatham County Agricultural Extension Agent Debbie Roos will present an overview of the organic certification process and regulations…
This conference is designed to bring together the general public, current and prospective fish farmers, scientists, and personnel from regulatory agencies to share information and ideas about the development of aquaculture in North Carolina. Attendees will learn about several topics relevant to aquaculture species in North Carolina, and find out about the latest aquaculture equipment and…
"The History of Gardening: How Cultures, Events, and People Made Gardening What It Is Today" Bryce Lane, Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Emeritus and Lecturer Emeritus, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University Cost Free for Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum members, NC State University students (with ID), and Department of Horticultural Science faculty and…
“The History of Gardening: How Cultures, Events, and People Made Gardening What It Is Today” – Presented by Bryce Lane. Who is considered the father of American Horticulture and why? How did the greenhouse get it’s start? How did the tulip end up in Holland? Come join us as we learn about the historical events,…
“Adventures in Animal Science” – A program in plant science would be incomplete without looking at the humans and animals that rely on our crops and plants! Join us for a look at animals in our agriculture system- both at their cuteness and their commodity. Get your fill on the science craze! Project PLANTS explores…
Participating high school juniors, seniors and transfer students will have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science. The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation (visiting students only), meeting with a faculty member in your CALS major of interest, lunch in a…
Our first day trip of the season is to Camellia Forest Nursery in Chapel Hill where we’ll learn about camellia care, culture, and breeding from one of the experts in the field–David Parks. David has traveled to China and collected species other than the ones with which some of us are familiar. David has a…
Presented by Tony Avent, Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden.
Our first day trip of the season is to Camellia Forest Nursery in Chapel Hill where we’ll learn about camellia care, culture, and breeding from one of the experts in the field–David Parks. David has traveled to China and collected species other than the ones with which some of us are familiar. David has a…
Our first day trip of the season is to Camellia Forest Nursery in Chapel Hill where we'll learn about camellia care, culture, and breeding from one of the experts in the field--David Parks. David has traveled to China and collected species other than the ones with which some of us are familiar. David has a…
Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one day workshop will give you the tools and information needed to remove toxic tall fescue and replace it with novel tall fescue varieties. Speakers include local producers, company representatives and researchers from across the country. Topics Include: Fescue Toxicosis: Symptoms and Causes…
Presenting Dr. Alan Chambers (Univ of Florida) “Trialing and Breeding New Tropical Fruits for Domestic Growers”
"Wide Angle" Susan Bailey, Susan Bailey Photography Register Find new perspectives for your photographs. What to Bring Any camera with a wide angle lens. You can do this class with a smartphone, but a DSLR is recommended with a wide angle lens for best results. Cost $15.00 for members, $20.00 for nonmembers. Registration Advance registration…
This is a one-day training course for growers on the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum that meets the regulatory requirements of the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. To register please go to: https://ncfreshproducesafety.ces.ncsu.edu/2017/02/fsma-produce-safety-rule-growers-training/ Location: Wilkes County Center, 416 Executive Drive, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Workshop registration fee: $50.00 for NC residents.…
North American Rock Garden Society (Piedmont Chapter) Lecture ; Cohosted by the JC Raulston Arboretum “Extinct Plants of North America” presented by Wesley Knapp, North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Free for North American Rock Garden Society (Piedmont Chapter) members and Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum members, otherwise $5.00. No registration needed.
Cohosted by the JC Raulston Arboretum and the Piedmont Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society "Extinct Plants of North America" Wesley Knapp, North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Cost Free for North American Rock Garden Society (Piedmont Chapter) members and Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum members, otherwise $5.00. Registration Advance registration is not…
North Carolina Arbor Day Celebration! 10:00am - 2:00pm State Farmers Market Raleigh, NC 27603 For more information: http://forestry.ces.ncsu.edu/arborday FREE EVENT! The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University invites the public to their Arbor Day Celebration on March 17, 2018. Events will include a tree seedling give-away, exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on activities…
Bryce Lane, Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Emeritus and Lecturer Emeritus, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University Mondays, March 19 through April 30, 2018 – 6:30 pm–8:30 pm REGISTER: https://commerce.cashnet.com/NCSUJCRA?itemcode=JCRA-1701 Another history class about gardening? You bet! Come join us as we learn about the historical events, people, and cultures that helped to make gardening what it is…
Presented by Bryce Lane. Mondays, March 19 through April 30, 2018 – 6:30 pm–8:30 pm Another history class about gardening? You bet! Come join us as we learn about the historical events, people, and cultures that helped to make gardening what it is today. Whether you took the JCRA “History of Gardening” class back in 2016…
Thereare about three dozen carnivorous plant species native to North Carolina. Learn more about these unique insect-eatingplants that thrive in low-nutrient, acidic and wet soils. Presented by Chris Liloia, North Carolina Botanical Gardens Lecture Fee:Forum Members Free with $25.00 Annual Membership $10.00 fee per class forNon-Members, payable to Durham Garden Forum No pre-registration necessary. Free parking after…
An intimate exploration into the lives of small family farmers Jeff and Annie Main of California’s Central Valley. Inextricably woven within these organic pioneers’ story is their ten-year pursuit to ensure that a farm need not be imperiled at the end of every generation. The screening will be followed by a discussion with: -Alex Hitt,…
Dr. Yewande Fasina’s, Assistant Professor, NC A&T, Animal Science presents: “Increasing Student Diversity in Poultry Science: A Proposed Collaboration between NC A&T and NC State Universities”
Meredith College will host a screening of the film Food Evolution on March 22, at 6 p.m. in Jones Auditorium. Amidst a brutally polarizing debate marked by passion, suspicion, and confusion, Food Evolution, from Academy Award-nominated director Scott Hamilton Kennedy explores the controversy surrounding GMOs and food. Traveling from Hawaiian papaya groves to banana farms in Uganda to…
Magnolias are among the oldest living flowering plants on the planet. So how do we duplicate these beauties or create our own riveting new crosses? Come learn with three experts the techniques of grafting, taking and growing cuttings, and collecting and using seeds to develop clones or new plants. Rich Hesselein, Ethan Guthrie, and Kevin…
Presented by Kevin Parris who is a horticultural instructor and the curator at Spartanburg Community College, Spartanburg, South Carolina. He recently completed a research project with magnolias and received his M.S. from Clemson University, where he is currently working on a doctorate.Magnolias are among the oldest living flowering plants on the planet. So how do…
Does your push mower need to be serviced before the upcoming spring season arrives?
Douglas Ruhren, Gardens Manager Want to maximize the production of flowers and fruits from your shrubs? Renewal pruning is the way to do it. This simple technique works with the natural cycle of replacing old stems with new. This class will start with classroom explanations of the nature of shrubs, the reason for and the…
Recommendations for seasonal selections of reliable year-round plants to keep your garden colorful and alive with pollinators from Spring through Fall. Presenters will also cover varieties for both your sunny and shady areas as well as some deer resistant options. Presented by: Lynne Nelson and Faye McNaull, Durham County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. Free/Registration required…
"Poisonous Plants" Dennis Drehmel and Wayne Carlson, Wake County Extension Master Gardeners Volunteers Cost Free for Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum members, NC State University students (with ID), and Department of Horticultural Science faculty and staff, all others $5.00. Registration Advance registration is not available. Questions Please call (919) 513-7005 for more information about…
Tuesday, March 27, 2018 – 10:00 am–3:00 pm Wednesday, March 28, 2018 – 10:00 am–3:00 pm Thursday, March 29, 2018 – 10:00 am–3:00 pm Friday, March 30, 2018 – 10:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday, March 31, 2018 – 10:00 am–2:00 pm Welcome spring this year with the Seventh Annual Spring Egg Hunt! The fun starts on Tuesday, March 27 and stays…
Welcome spring this year with the Seventh Annual Spring Egg Hunt! The fun starts on Tuesday, March 27 and stays until Saturday, March 31 and is FREE. This isn’t your typical egg hunt! In case you haven’t participated before, here is how it works. There are brightly painted wooden eggs hidden throughout the Arboretum gardens. Begin your hunt by…
Come out to our Seventh Annual Spring Egg Hunt, and join us for a special Garden Storytime! We will find a beautiful spring garden to explore together, spread our picnic blankets, and enjoy a good story. Participants will also get to create a fun spring craft to take home and enjoy in their gardens. This…
The Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event stimulates learning activities relative to production and management, processing, marketing, and consumption of poultry products. Skills such as selection and management of poultry, communicating industry terminology effectively, in addition to evaluating and justifying decisions are attained through participation in this event. Please contact Alycia Thornton at (919) 513-7068 or…
Come out to our Seventh Annual Spring Egg Hunt, and stop by the yurt for Potato Madness! Bring your children by for a morning filled with potatoes. We will be making potato stamps, creating silly potato faces, and planting potatoes. Bring your sense of humor and be prepared to get silly. Activities are open from 10:00…