NEW CASTLE COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 461 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302-831-COOP ~ Fax: 302-831-8934 ~ Web: http://extension.udel.edu/
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS— MAY 2015
** Call 302-831-2506 to register for events, unless otherwise noted. **
Families and Wellness
DineSafe
May 4
6:30pm-9:30pm
Participants will increase their knowledge of safe food-handling practices in the kitchen and classroom.
Cost: $25. NCC Extension Office.
Dazzling and Delicious Spring Salads
May 7
7:00pm-8:00pm
Does every salad have to include lettuce? No way! Learn some new salad and dressing ideas utilizing the bounty
of the spring garden. Cost: FREE. New Castle Library, 424 Delaware St., New Castle, 19720.
Protecting Your Identity
May 12
6:30pm-8:00pm
Identity theft is the fastest growing area of consumer crime and one of the most difficult to resolve, once it takes
place. Learn how to protect yourself. Cost: FREE. Bear Library, 101 Governors Place, Bear, 19701.
Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?
May 14
6:00pm-7:30pm
Practical information about the inheritance and transfer of non-titled personal property. Cost: FREE. Elsmere
Library, 30 Spruce Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805.
Saving on a Shoestring Budget
May 21
6:30pm-8:00pm
Think saving is impossible on your tight budget? Learn ways to eek out savings even if you think you don’t have a
penny to spare! Cost: FREE. Claymont Library, 400 Lenape Way, Claymont, DE 19703.
Gardening
Master Gardener Training begins in September
Have you always loved gardening and desire to learn more? Do you enjoy working
with people and sharing your knowledge to help others better themselves? If you are
committed to outreach and gardening and can devote time towards community
service, then consider becoming a Master Gardener. Please visit http://
extension.udel.edu/lawngarden/master-gardener-volunteer-educators/become-a-master-gardener/ for info.
Applications must be postmarked by May 30.
For info on all our gardening programs, visit https://extension.udel.edu/lawngarden/nccmg.
Gardening questions? Call the Master Gardener Garden Line at 302-831-8862.
U OF D COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE—SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MAY 2015
** Call 302-831-2506 to register for events, unless otherwise noted. **
4-H for Youth
Science Saturday “Chick It Out”
May 2
9:00am– 12:00noon
Discover poultry science by learning about incubation and observing some chicks hatch,
right before your eyes! For 8– 12 year olds. Cost: $10. UD Fischer Greenhouse, Townsend
Hall, 531 S. College Ave., Newark, 19716.
Health Rocks! Summer Camp Training
May 19
7:00pm-9:00pm
Do any of these words describe you: role model, leader, teenager, young adult, adult, or asset? Then consider
becoming a Health Rocks! trainer. Health Rocks! trainers go out to local youth organizations to provide
interactive lessons about substance prevention. For youth ages 13 and up. Cost: FREE. NCC Extension Office.
If you are interested in joining a club, or learning more about 4-H programs, please visit our website at
http://extension.udel.edu/4h/ or call 302-831-8965. We have many clubs and activities throughout the year in
New Castle County for youth ages 5—18. Join the fun of 4-H!
Agriculture
Spring Pasture Walk
May 27, 2015
5:30pm-7:30pm
FOR COMMERCIAL FARMERS. Learn about pasture management and renovation practices, get help with heavy
use areas, and hear answers from experts. Nutrient management credits will be offered. Please register via
phone by May 22. Cost: FREE. Whitehead Cattle Co., 1303 Dexter Corner Rd., Townsend, 19734.
UD Extension agriculture agents offer a wide variety of information and programs for both commercial farmers
and small“ backyard farmers”. For more info, please visit http://extension.udel.edu/ag/.
Yes! My family and I want to learn more about Cooperative Extension programs in New Castle County!
Please send me information about the program areas I have checked below:
Child Care Provider Classes
Financial Management
Master Gardener Training
Home Lawn & Garden Workshops
Commercial Agriculture
Food Safety and Nutrition
School Gardening Programs
4-H Youth Development
Composting
Dining With Diabetes
4-H Afterschool
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sex, disability, age, or national origin.