N.C. Cooperative Extension - Brunswick County Center

08/31/2026

🍂 September is packed with great learning opportunities! 🌱

Join Brunswick County Cooperative Extension this month for hands-on workshops and educational events covering canning, pasture management, healthy cooking, and high tunnels.

🌱 Looking for even more ways to learn and get involved? Check out our website for additional upcoming events, program details, and registration information: https://go.ncsu.edu/septevents

08/28/2026

🍎🥦 FREE Nutrition Education for Brunswick County Schools! 🥕🍊

We’re NOW SCHEDULING hands-on, research-based, NC Standards-aligned nutrition education programs! 🎉

Programs are available for:
🍎 3rd Grade
🥦 5th–6th Grade
🎓 High School
👩‍🏫 Parents & Staff

Each program includes 6 lessons taught by a Nutrition Educator and is FREE of charge. Programs are available during the school day or after school.

📅 Ready to bring nutrition education to your school?

Contact Angie Lawrence at:
📞 910-253-2610
📧 [email protected]

Check our our website for more information: https://go.ncsu.edu/efnepschoolnutritioneducation

Let’s help our students Eat Smart. Move More. Build Healthy Habits. 💚

08/26/2026

🥒 Thinking about making your own pickles?

Before you start, check out our latest article for tips on making safe, crisp, and delicious homemade pickles! From choosing the right ingredients to following tested recipes, we’ve got you covered.

👉 Read “Make Your Own Pickles” here:

Homemade pickling is experiencing a surge in popularity and food enthusiasts are turning to pickling at home using locally sourced ingredients. While cucumbers are the most popular pickled product,…

08/24/2026

🐝🌻 Learning, Observing & Counting Pollinators in Our Community! 🌻🦋

This past Friday, we had the opportunity to host Pollinator Census workshops, bringing participants together to learn about the incredible pollinators that surround us.

The workshops provided a hands-on opportunity to build pollinator identification skills while participating in the Census at the same time! 🔎🐝🦋

By taking part, our community members not only expanded their knowledge of pollinators but also contributed valuable data that scientists can use to identify trends in pollinator populations and help develop conservation strategies.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, learned with us, and participated in this important community science effort! 🌸🐝

08/21/2026

☀️ As summer winds down, so does another great season of summer programming!

We’re celebrating 12 students from Randolph House Inc. in grades 3–6 who recently completed Camp Cook Play, where they learned about healthy eating, food safety, physical activity, and basic cooking skills through hands-on activities and fun.

From trying new foods to preparing their own graduation lunch, the students built confidence and skills they can take home with them. 🍎🥦👩‍🍳

Congratulations to our Camp Cook Play graduates! 🎉 We’re so proud of all they accomplished and grateful to everyone who helped make our summer programming possible.

Read more about Camp Cook Play here: https://go.ncsu.edu/campcookplay

08/19/2026

🌿 Spice Up Your Cooking! 🧂

Join the Healthy Home Cooking Club at Rourk Library in Shallotte for a fun afternoon exploring Herbs & Spices!

Learn the difference between herbs and spices, discover new ways to use them, and enjoy a demonstration and tasting of Sautéed Moroccan Carrots by Extension Master Food Volunteers Margaret O’Leary and Terry Amrhein. Participants will also receive helpful herb and spice charts and are welcome to bring their favorite herbs, recipes, or ideas to share!

📅 Tuesday, August 25 | 3–4 p.m.
📍 Rourk Library, Shallotte
💚 Free — reservations required

The Healthy Home Cooking Club meets the last Tuesday of each month and is a partnership between NC Cooperative Extension Family & Consumer Sciences and Rourk Library.

Call the library to reserve your spot!

08/17/2026

Don’t miss our Food Preservation Series! 🥒🍓

Ready to learn the art of canning and preserve the flavors of the season? Join us for two hands-on Water Bath Canning classes at the Brunswick County Cooperative Extension office coming up soon! Classes are $10 each.

🍓 Jams & Jellies
📅 August 27, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM

🥒 Pickles
📅 September 3, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM

These hands-on classes are a great opportunity to build your food preservation skills and learn techniques you can use at home!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register. Space may be limited, so don’t wait!

08/14/2026

Moths: Pollinators After Dark! 🦋

Bees and butterflies may get the spotlight, but moths are important pollinators too! These nighttime visitors help move pollen from flower to flower while we’re asleep. 🌸

Check out our article on Imperial Moths: https://go.ncsu.edu/imperialmoths

Want to learn more about pollinators and get ready for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census?

Join Brunswick County Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers for a hands-on pollinator workshop featuring the Pollinator Census—and take home six pollinator-friendly plants! 🌱

Workshop Details:
📅Friday, August 21 morning (10:30 - 12:30) or afternoon (1:30 - 3:30)
💵 $40 per attendee (includes 6 plants)
📍Brunswick County Extension Office

Sign-up for the workshop here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pollinator-plus-workshop

Sign up, get ready to count, and get excited for the Pollinator Census! 🐝🌸

08/12/2026

Protein bars, protein drinks, protein chips… do we really need all that extra protein? 🥚🥜 The answer may surprise you. Learn how much protein you actually need and the best ways to get it from real, everyday foods.

Read more:

It seems everywhere we look someone is talking about (or trying to sell us) protein. I think it’s interesting that restaurants now ask what kind of protein we want on that salad or pasta—they never…

08/05/2026

🌽🥕 Celebrate National Farmers Market Week! 🥕🌽

There’s no better time to support the people who grow, raise, and produce the food that nourishes our community! Brunswick County is home to a vibrant local food community, and there are so many ways to shop local year-round.

🛒 Looking for a farmers market or local food near you? Check out our Local Food Guide:
https://go.ncsu.edu/brunscolocalfoodguide