COME AND LEARN HOW TO EAT, GROW, AND LIVE WITH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION!

On May 16, 2015 Mecklenburg County Cooperative Extension will host  Eat, Grow, Live with Cooperative Extension,  an event filled with educational and fun experiences for the entire family. Guests will have the opportunity to attend two experiential sessions, in addition to tours of the Extension Master Gardener Demonstration Garden. 
SESSION OFFERINGS
STRAWBERRY SCIENCE: DNA EXTRACTION
It's a great time of year in  NC, because for a few weeks now it's been  strawberry season! Strawberries top our list of favorite fruits so we often get overzealous when buying them and end up having to pick out some overripe berries. What to do with those berries? If you're a 4-H leader, a 4-Her, the parent of a curious kid in need of entertainment, a kid at heart, or any combination of the above you should come try this strawberry DNA extraction experiment with us!

Instructors: 
Racquel McNeil, Extension Agent
Catherine Daniels, Program Assistant
PLANT PROPOGATION
Want to save money?  Or do you want to grow an unusual plant from seed?  Learn how to make your own potting mix and how to use commercially available seed starting devices.  Explore using sunlight or artificial light.  Learn when to repot and fertilize your seedlings and when to move your new plants outdoors.

Instructor:
Bill Sloan, Extension Master Gardener
PESTOS, DRESSINGS AND SIMPLE HERB SEASONINGS
What would pesto be without  basil, or salsa without fresh cilantro? Not only are herbs and spices a low-calorie way to add zest to your meal, but they also have a many health benefits. Join us for  an s imple  demonstration of how to create easy homemade dressings, marinades and spice up meal starters for your family.
Instructor:
Kristin Davis, Extension Agent

TRIPLE "S": SALSA, SOUPS & STEWS

Then, in the same session, with a drop of a dime ($10.00) and a few minutes of your time, Cynthia McQueen shares a simple way to feed your family three quick meals using one  basic recipe.
 

Instructor:

Cynthia McQueen, EFNEP Program Assistant

 
SATURDAY
MAY 16, 2015
10:00 AM - 12 NOON
MECKLENBURG
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 
1418 ARMORY DRIVE
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
FREE

Registration is required for this event. Please see registration information below. 
EVENT AGENDA
9:30 AM     DOORS OPEN
10:00 AM   WELCOME
10:15 AM   SESSION 1
11:00 AM   SESSION 2
12:00 PM   CLOSING  SESSION
ABOUT COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
 

North Carolina Cooperative Extension partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land and economy of North Carolinians.
 

La Extensión Cooperativa de Carolina del Norte se asocia con las comunidades para ofrecer educación y tecnología que enriquecen la vida de los habitantes, la tierra y la economía de Carolina del Norte.

 

Mecklenburg County Cooperative Extension provides programming in the areas of: 

  • 4-H Youth Development
  • Horticulture
  • Local Foods
  • Food Safety & Food Preservation 
  • Expanded Foods & Nutrition Education 
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