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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

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The Currituck County Center includes classrooms, demonstration kitchen, conference room, Extension library, offices, a lab and the Elizabeth P. Sanderlin Auditorium. To rent the auditorium please contact Sherry Lynn at sherry_lynn@ncsu.edu or call 252-232-2261.

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Cooperative Extension continues to work toward their "Going Green" initiative. The initiative includes a consortium of 25 agencies, experts, and officials who established a strategic plan for moving Currituck to a premiere green county. This committee implemented a demonstration Stormwater Pond Retrofit project entitled "Landscaping with Nature in Currituck County." A grant was secured from the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program and matching Currituck County funds for approximately $45,000. A design charette was developed for this project by representatives of the consortium. This was the first demonstration project to help county residents and businesses visualize and understand the adoption of "green" practices to preserve our natural resources. A second grant of $7,000 was secured to install automated water quality samplers at the inflow and outflow of the stormwater pond to determine if water quality treatment improves with the establishment of wetland and shoreline vegetation. This project will create an environmental education demonstration site that incorporates natural landscape features and native plants. A long-term project seeks to increase the use of wetland features in stormwater control and treatment systems, and use of native plants in all landscapes throughout the county. This will be an outdoor living classroom available for Master Gardener classes, elementary and secondary school classes, 4-H clubs, as well as professionals including engineers, landscape architects, golf course managers and county government.

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Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)

The Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) is dedicated to educating North Carolinians on issues affecting the sustainable development of North Carolina's natural resources and the quality of our environment. Founded in 1994, NRLI began with the development of its core leadership development program. Nearly 450 leaders have participated in the institute. Since 1996, the work of the institute expanded with the development of its Environmental Decision-Program and its first facilitation, the Bluff Mountain Timber Sale. Presently NRLI continues to work with communities, and local, state, and federal agencies and organizations in order to find collaborative solutions to our environmental issues. MORE

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Events

	Corn Production Meeting February 8th, 2012 @ 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM Barco, NC
	Dr. Ron Heiniger, NCSU Crop Science Specialist and Dr. Carl Crozier, NCSU Soil Science will discuss corn production management and nutrient management. Approved for 1 hour of private applicator "X" credit and commercial licenses - ag pests, dealer, demo and research. Sponsored breakfast. Registration required. Call 232-2262 or email tommy_grandy@ncsu.edu ... MORE

	Cook Smart Eat Smart Series February 9th, 2012 @ 9:00 AM - March 8th, 2012 @ 12:00 PM Barco, NC
	Cook Smart Eat Smart Series The Currituck County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension has scheduled a 4 session cooking school for Thursday, Feb. 9th, Feb. 23rd, March 1st and March 8th from 9:00am -12pm at the Extension Center in Barco. The cost is $ 15.00 and will cover materials. After completing the series you will receive a Cook Smart Eat Smart Recipe Book. You will prepare meals each week and learn new cooking techniques. ... MORE

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News

	Congratulations! Clover Exporers Club of the Year 2011 Posted January 20th, 2012 in Agriculture & Food
Clover Exporers 4-H Club was named Club of the Year 2011 at the recent Currituck 4-H Achievement Night Program!! ... MORE

	Currituck 4-Her's of the Year 2011 Posted January 18th, 2012 in 4-H Youth Development
Currituck County Outstanding 4-H Members of the year were selected because of overall outstanding achievements in the 4-H program for 2011. Pictured are: 9-10 Dalton Hauser; 11-12 Jamie Hauser; 13-15 Ridge Roberts and 16-18 Lee Ann McGraw.... MORE

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