Local NC Cooperative Extension experts preserve cherished recipes and introduce kids to the thrill of summer camp — and that’s just a taste of what they provide to their communities.
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The Find of a Lifetime
For a pair of shark teeth hunters, the search for a prize fossil led them to the North Carolina coast — and each other.
A Ring of Truth
Even when his green thumb and a cloud of pink azaleas nearly claimed a family heirloom, a writer in Greensboro knew that his late grandfather was looking out for him.
Hunting Carolina Ghosts
When he discovers what could be a new kind of firefly close to home in Chatham County, a scientist’s childhood love of lightning bugs burns brighter than ever.
Etched in Memory
Artist Louis Orr’s detailed depictions of North Carolina landmarks are now a mostly forgotten footnote in the history of our state. But those who recognize his timeless style often find it in unexpected places.
Tracking Turtles with the Box Turtle Connection
Why did the turtle cross the road? Turns out, it was following the homing instinct that forever draws it back to where it was born. Across the state, citizen scientists collect data that may help protect this beloved reptile — and sometimes lend a hand to turtles in trouble.
Talking the Walk
Two North Carolina State Parks rangers met while working a wildfire in Rutherford County. They got to chatting and realized that they didn’t want to stop. Now, the duo hosts a podcast that answers all kinds of questions about the great outdoors.
She Rides the Wind
A Charlotte motorcycle instructor graduates from tearing around mountain curves on a sportbike to enjoying the scenery and the camaraderie of cruising with friends along North Carolina’s country roads.
Homeward Bound
The Map Shop wasn’t just a shop with maps — it was a Charlotte landmark. A landmark on a map. A map stuffed on a shelf. A shelf that sat inside The Map Shop.
