Durham Cooperative Extension

10/15/2026

Join fellow plant lovers for our Fall Community Plant Swap on Saturday, October 17 from 1 - 3 p.m. at Main Library!

Bring and take cuttings, seeds, bulbs, saplings, and more along with free seeds from our Digging Durham Seed Library, and resources from Durham Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners.

Enjoy the Fall bounty and planting season together!

09/29/2026

Time to beautify your spaces! Fall-Native-Plant sale is this Thursday, Oct. 1 from 4 pm to 6 pm:
Durham County Cooperative Extension and Durham County Soil and Water are co-hosting a fall plant sale at the Cooperative Extension parking lot at 721 Foster St., Durham, NC.

09/25/2026

We'll be at Move-A-Bull City! Come see us on Sunday, October 4 from noon to 4pm at Durham's largest open streets event. For one afternoon, 1.2 miles of downtown is closed to cars and open to people, from the Ellerbe to the ATT, with vendors, food, music, and activities all along the route.

Walk, bike, roll, dance, skip, or boot scoot your way through downtown.

Stop by, say hello, and enjoy a free day in the streets with us.

09/24/2026

Help us fill the Sock-O-Meter 5 more times to reach our goal!

You can drop your NEW sock donation at any one of the public sites listed below-

Durham County Libraries:
Main-300 N Roxboro St.
East Regional-221 Milton Rd.
North Regional-211 Lick Creek Lane
Southwest Regional-3605 Shannon Rd.
South Regional-4505 S Alston Ave

YMCA
Downtown-218 W Morgan St.
Lakewood-219 Chapel Hill Rd.
Hope Valley Farm-4818 S Roxboro St.

Book Harvest-2501University Dr.

Durham Cooperative Extension-721 Foster St.

Contact Cindy Riley if you like to hold a "Flash Sock Drive" 919-560-7319 or [email protected]

09/21/2026

It’s Socktember!
Welcome Baby is collecting children's socks (Sock sizes Newborn to children's 9) for the 3rd Annual Socktember Sock Drive, and your support makes all the difference.

A fresh pair of socks can bring comfort, dignity, and warmth — and donating has never been easier! Add your contribution to the growing pile of kindness. Drop off locations are listed below.

Donate, share, and help spread the word. Every pair counts!

Find our Amazon Wish List Here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3R570MR1PPI4G?ref_=abls_nvfly_yl

Drop off locations:
Durham Public Library locations. -300 Main St.
-211 Lick Creek Ln-
4505 S Alston Ave-
3605 Shannon Rd-or 1201 Fayetteville St.
Book Harvest: 2501 University Dr.
Durham Cooperative Extension: 721 Foster St. T

09/11/2026

Welcome Baby's 3rd Annual Socktember Sock Drive is officially underway thru September 30th!

You may drop NEW children's socks sizes Newborn to 9 Children's (our most needed size Toddler and Preschool) at the following Durham Public Library locations:

300 Main St. -211 Lick Creek Ln-
4505 S Alston Ave
3605 Shannon Rd-or 1201 Fayetteville St.

And
Book Harvest 2501 University Dr.
Durham Cooperative Extension 721 Foster St.

Together we can sure every child's toes are warm and cozy!

Interested in Hosting a private drive or a public donation box?
please contact Cindy Riley at 919-560-7319 or [email protected]

09/10/2026

See you this Saturday!!!

08/19/2026

Looking for great opportunities to volunteer? Make an impact at Welcome Baby.

08/18/2026

Ever feel confused about information and misinformation surrounding agriculture and nutrition? Join us for a program and discussion about misinformation and agriculture. This presentation will discuss common misconceptions and myths associated with agriculture in North Carolina and the country as a whole.

Food Fibs: Agriculture Misinformation with Cooperative Extension
Date:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Innovation Lab
Location:
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

Registration is required. Link in first comment. There are 15 seats available.

08/14/2026