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Leaf with zigzag edges from EZS larval feeding; close-up green EZS larva on leaf.

Citizen Scientists! Please Be on the Lookout - Elm ZigZag Sawfly

Elm Zigzag Sawfly Scouting Guide What is elm zigzag sawfly? Elm zigzag sawfly (EZS) is an invasive insect that feeds on elm leaves. Native to Asia, it was first detected in North America in 2020.…

Persimmon Seedling Give-Away — April 17, 2026, 2–4 PM; Mark Watson Park, Sylva, NC

Free Persimmon (Diospyros Virginiana) Seedling Give-Away

April 17, 2026 | 2 PM - 4 PMMark Watson Park | Sylva, NC 2026 Seedling Give-Away JACKSON

FREE Norway Spruce Seedling Give Away

This Veteran's Day plant a tree as a memorial to a veteran!Be sure to stop by and pick-up your FREE Norway Spruce Seedling on November 1 1.November 11, 20252:00 pm - 4:00 pmMark Watson Park, Sylva

Forest Farming Factors Workshop

Forest Farming Factors Workshop Coming in October!

Can Your Woods Work For You? Find out more at the upcoming Forest Farming Factors Workshop on 14 October 2025 from 05.30pm - 07.30pm at SouthwesternCommunity College in room Burrell 102B located at…

Free Norway Spruce Seedling give-away.

Norway Spruce Seedling Give-Away

This Veteran's Day, plant a tree as a memorial to a veteran! Be sure to stop by and pick-up your FREE Norway Spruce Seedling on November 11.November 11, 20242:00 pm - 4:00 pmMark Watson Park, Sylva

Wildland Firewise

Protect your home from wildfire with simple steps — from roof to foundation.This workshop will teach you how to reduce risks from embers and radiant heatthrough easy, effective practices.SEPTEMBER…

Christmas Tree Workshop - February 11th at the Haywood County Center

Tuesday, February 11, 20258:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.Haywood County Center589 Raccoon Road, Waynesville, NC Come learn about grafting, shearing, ground cover management, and pest management!We will have…

Christmas trees lining a mountainside.

Christmas Tree Care

Written by Dr. Jill Sidebottom (Retired) Extension Specialist (Mountain Conifer IPM), updated by Minda DaughtryInformation on Tree CareTree Care TipsWhen Was Your Tree Cut?: Freshness, Fire Safety,…

NCDA&CS News

Following Hurricane Helene, N.C. Forest Service Urging the Public to Be Careful and Responsible With Outdoor Fire

RALEIGH – With the amount of storm debris brought on by Hurricane Helene and North Carolina on the cusp of fall wildfire season, the N.C. Forest Service is reminding the public to think ahead and be…

Person holding wooden crate of assorted vegetables in a farm field

Thinking About Becoming a Farmer?

Before making the decision to become a “farmer,” “agricultural producer,” or “grower,” there are many things that should be considered. Farming is more than a job or career; it’s a way of life, and…