Thursday, November 2, 2023 Don't Waste It Workshop Educators, home-school parents, youth and community leaders can learn at a hands-on workshop about composting, food waste, waste reduction, and recycling.
Thursday, November 9, 2023 An Evening with Carolyn Finney Join Wake Forest University for an evening with renowned author cultural geographer, Carolyn Finney. The aim of her work is to develop greater cultural competency within environmental organizations and institutions, challenge media outlets on their representation of difference, and increase awareness of how privilege shapes who gets to speak to environmental issues and determine policy and action.
Saturday, November 11, 2023 American Indian Heritage Celebration Did you know November is National Native American Heritage Month, and that North Carolina has the highest American Indian population east of the Mississippi? Join SECCA to celebrate the occasion with dancers, ndrumming, and other family friendly activities!
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Tracing Threads from Art to Science, from Ebola to the Serengeti Lion: an Evening with Science Writer David Quammen In an increasingly complex and connected world, how do the relationships between humans, biological diversity, and landscapes shape our public health?
Thursday, November 16, 2023 Blooming Pages: A Gardening Book Club N.C. Cooperative Extension is partnering with the Paddison Memorial Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library to offer a monthly book club. In November, we will discuss The Overstory by Richard Powers.
Friday, November 3, 2023 Captivating Containers Learn to make interesting container gardens appropriate for the season, including some that contain native plants. This class will include a demonstration of planting in a container and creating tabletop arrangements using materials from the garden.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 Growing Fruit Trees Learn how to grow fruit trees at home! This presentation will cover different species and varieties that grow well in the Piedmont, as well as strategies for planting, pruning, and maintaining your trees.
Saturday, October 21, 2023 North Carolina Great Trails State Day The very first North Carolina Great Trails State Day is October 21st, 2023. It is a day to celebrate our states natural beauty and commitment to trails!
Thursday, October 26, 2023 Conservation Dinner and Discussion Join the Foothills Chapter of Sierra Club as Dr. Muntasser discusses the Wild Ones' mission and plans. The Sierra Club leadership will also review the most recent conservation issues on the state and national level.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Is It Okay to Eat This? Wasting Less Food—and Saving More Money We all contribute to food waste, and we all can work to decrease it as well. A Simple Gesture Food Recovery is pleased to host food science expert Rachael Jackson for a presentation entitled “Is It Okay to Eat This? Wasting Less Food—and Saving More Money.”