Agri-Life Council
2405 Williams HallMeeting location is to be determined. For more information, contact the Council’s President (agrilifecouncil@ncsu.edu)
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Piedmont Prairies
JC Raulston Arboretum, Ruby C. McSwain Education CenterTake a deep dive into learning what it takes to create a successful Piedmont prairie. Join us for an afternoon of learning about our area’s past flora and fauna as well as how we can incorporate this type of ecosystem into our landscapes. This event features Sarah P. Duke Gardens speakers Annabel Renwich, curator of…
Winter Symposium: “Tossing the Turf”
JC Raulston Arboretum, Ruby C. McSwain Education Center – York AuditoriumIt’s time to toss the turf in your home landscape and create a beautiful alternative to the labor-intensive green patch occupying your yard. This morning program, offered in person and online, will feature speakers Preston Montague, Mike Richardson and Mark Weathington. Presentations: “Reducing Lawns Through Deliberate Design””Bermudagrass, Bulbs, Blooms and Bees””From Flat to Fabulous: Creating…
Spend a Day at State!
Patterson Hall 2501 Founders Drive, Raleigh, NC, United StatesParticipating High school Juniors, Seniors and Transfer students have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science and the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences! The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation in Crop and Soil Sciences, meeting with the Director of…
Free
Flourish
Campus Health, 2301Flourish is a collaboration between Prevention Services and the Department of Horticulture Science that developed from evidence-based research surrounding the benefits of horticulture therapy. Facilitates student wellness connections.Promotes physical and mental wellness, social skills and emotional growth.Provides experiential and educational opportunities.
Emerging Research Showcase: Long-Term Carbon Sequestration
Plant Sciences BuildingNC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences invites you to attend the next fully in-person Emerging Research Showcase: Long-Term Carbon Sequestration. Join us on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 starting at 3:00pm EST as we turn the focus on technologies that “permanently” pull carbon out of the air and the implications for managing climate change. Come…
AI and Machine Learning Workshop Series
Nvidia, Mark III Systems and NC State Office of Information Technology will host a series of virtual workshops about artificial intelligence and machine learning. Each session will feature industry experts who will use tutorials and hands-on rapid labs to dive into a current trend around Al and machine learning. These sessions are open to anyone who…
Spend a Day at State!
Patterson Hall 2501 Founders Drive, Raleigh, NC, United StatesParticipating High school Juniors, Seniors and Transfer students have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science and the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences! The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation in Crop and Soil Sciences, meeting with the Director of…
Free
Photography Walk
“Close-Up Flower Photography in Your DIY Home Studio” with Mary Louise Ravese, Bella Vista Photography. In this session you’ll see how you can use readily available items to create a simple DIY setup for table top flower photography. While a macro lens is often an ideal choice for close-up photography, you’ll learn how there are…
Gardening Adventures with Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
“Preparing Your Gardens for the Spring” with Rich Woynicz, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer of Wake County. Wondering what to do to prepare your flower and vegetable gardens for the spring? New to gardening and don’t know where and when to start? Wondering what can be planted in late winter or how long to wait before…