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Red flyer with info about Fly-In. Has 3 pics of drones.

2026 NC State Extension Spray Drone Fly-In

The information being presented at this event is for participants that are currently making aerial applications. The NC State Extension Spray Drone Fly-In is an all day educational event designed for…

The Invasive Duo: Spotted Lanternfly and Tree-of-Heaven

By now, you’ve likely heard that spotted lanternfly (SLF) has been found in Caldwell County, but what comes next might surprise you. While this invasive insect is known for damaging vineyards, fruit…

New Service Forester for Alleghany, Burke, Caldwell, and Watauga Counties

Recently, the North Carolina Forest Service’s District 2 office in Lenoir, NC hired Dan Ewing as a new service forester. He will serve 4 of the district’s 8 counties. As service forester, his duties…

Field day flier with nursery trees and info about event

23rd Annual Nursery Field Day-2024

Registration is open for the 23rd Annual Nursery Field Day. It will be held Friday, September 20th, 2024 from 8a-3:30p at Hard & Flossie Clark Family Park in Collettsville. Talks will cover a…

Aerial image of bamboo that has flowered and died in Gamewell. (photo credit: Seth Nagy)

The Curious Case of Flowering Bamboo: Facts and Insights

We are witness to an unusual phenomenon in Caldwell County: the mass flowering and subsequent die-off of bamboo. This has sparked curiosity and concern, especially considering bamboo's reputation as…

A Sustainable Tradition Worth Celebrating

The Christmas tree industry in North Carolina plays a key role in both the state's agricultural economy and its holiday traditions.Did you know North Carolina ranks 2nd in the U.S. in (real)…

Q & A: Spring Flowers and Bats

Springtime brings a mix of questions to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caldwell County Center. I will share a couple of questions we have received this week on plant identification and wildlife…