“Growing, the Green Way” is an environmental education series, co-sponsored by Greensboro Parks and Recreation, Bur-Mil Park, the NC Cooperative Extension Service, and Greensboro Beautiful Inc. Our mission is to offer a broad spectrum of environmental classes that help to save time and money while expanding your knowledge of landscaping and gardening. Classes are free unless otherwise noted. 

Classes will be held at three regular locations:

• NC Cooperative Extension Service
  3309 Burlington Rd.
  
• Greensboro Arboretum Education Building
  401 Ashland Dr.
  
• Bur-Mil Park Wildlife Education Center
  5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd. 

Class size is limited to 30 people at the Greensboro Arboretum Education Building and the Bur-Mil Park Wildlife Education Center, so make your reservations early. 

Christmas Centerpieces
Learn new tricks to create a sensational centerpiece combining fruit, flowers and seasonal materials that mix “traditional” with “trendy” to compliment your festive holiday table. Bring your favorite bowl or small container and we will provide the rest.
Cost: $15 per container
December 1, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
December 2, 12 noon - 1 pm, Arboretum Education Building
December 3, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center

Grow Your Own Small Fruits at Home
If dreams of fresh strawberries and plump raspberries are dancing in your head, why not make those dreams come true in your own backyard? With just a little know-how, these small fruits are easy to produce at home.
Cost: $5 per person
February 16, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
February 18, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
February 21, 4-5 pm, Arboretum Education Building

Carolina Landscapes - CYN
Learn how to design, install and maintain a Carolina yard, one that works with our environment rather than against it. Learn design principles, proper site and plant selection, soils and bed preparation along with pest control.
Cost: $5 per person
February 23, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
February 25, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
February 25, 12 noon -1 pm, Arboretum Education Building

Be Healthy, Grow What You Eat
Learn about growing conditions, how to prepare soil, the selection of vegetable varieties for the Piedmont, how to design an efficient, space-saving raised bed, and how to identify and control insects and diseases organically.
Cost: $5 per person 
March 11, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
March 16, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
March 18, 12 noon - 1 pm, Arboretum Education Building

An All Natural Easter 
Organic dyes made from vegetables and herbs give rich, earthy colors to eggs. To celebrate spring, many ancient cultures dyed eggs and gave them as gifts. Our ancestors however did not use dye tablets that fizzed! They colored their eggs with dyes made from materials found in nature. We will provide the eggs and the basket as well as the dye material.
Cost: $15 per container
March 21, 4-5 pm, Arboretum Education Building
March 23, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
March 25, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension

Fragrance Gardens - So Easy to Do! 
Join us as we explore how easy it is to combine trees, shrubs, and perennials into a perfumed haven of a garden that is sure to attract humans, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
Cost: $5 per person
April 8, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
April 13, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
April 18, 4-5 pm, Arboretum Education Building

Wildlife Control for Homeowners
Have you ever woken up in the morning and stared in disbelief at your prize garden after a night of ravaging by deer? Do those pesky squirrels continue to eat your backyard birds out of house and home? Does the idea of snakes in the basement threaten to have you in constant fear? Join us for a class on old and new methods for preventing wildlife damage to your garden, home, and sanity.
Cost: $5 per person
April 15, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
April 20, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
April 22, 6:30-7:30 pm, Arboretum Education Building
 
Insects, Diseases, and Weeds, Oh My!
Insects, diseases and weeds in the home landscape can cause many problems including interfering with growth of the desirable landscape plants. Learn to identify the top ten pests and the best means by which to manage them. Cost: $5 per person
May 11, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
May 13, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
May 16, 4-5 pm, Arboretum Education Building

Poisonous Plants You Need to Know 
Poisonous plants can be found inside and outside the home. Most concerns are for the safety of small children and pets. Learn which plants to be cautious of and where to get information to keep children and pets safe.
Cost: $5 per person
May 18, 6:30-7:30, pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
May 20, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
May 27, 12 noon - 1 pm, Arboretum Education Building


For a series brochure or to register for these free classes, contact the NC Cooperative Extension Service at 336-375-5876.