Forsyth County, North Carolina

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Cooperative Extension

The Month of August Presents Three Opportunities to Learn About Pawpaw Cultivation

Published by Mary Jac Brennan / July 18, 2019

The month of August presents three opportunities to learn about pawpaw cultivation with tours of Forsyth County Cooperative Extension’s Pawpaw Demonstration Orchard.

Library

Free Folk Music Concert "The Moon and You" At Walkertown on July 27

Published by Walkertown Branch / July 16, 2019

Asheville-based folk Americana duo "The Moon and You" will perform songs ranging in style from classic to quirky in a concert that features their warm and inviting sound. The husband and wife duo includes Ryan Furstenberg (guitar and banjo) and Melissa Hyman (cello). Free music concert at the Walkertown Branch Library on Saturday, July 27, 1 p.m.

Library

Shoals Dancers: The Passion and Vision of Photographer Christine Rucker

Published by Candace Brennan / July 15, 2019

You are invited to a special reception for photographer Christine Rucker and a visit with our Yadkin Riverkeeper, Brian Fannon, at Central Library Makerspace on Friday, July 26 at 3:00 p.m.

Cooperative Extension

This snake earns its stripes as one of the most widely ranging snakes in the United States!

Published by Phyllis B. Smith / July 12, 2019

This common snake is present from the mountains to the sea in North Carolina and throughout most of North America. The yellow stripes running the length of the body were once thought to resemble “garters” which were worn around the leg to support stockings or socks in the days before elastic. This should provide a good hint to this snake’s true identity, which is often inaccurately pronounced as “garden” snake. Click on the photo to find out more.

Cooperative Extension

Look out for Spotted Lanternfly

Published by Mary Jac Brennan / July 11, 2019

Travelers to several northeastern states are being asked to take precautions against the spread of the highly destructive Spotted Lanternfly this summer.

Tax Administration

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE 2019 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW

Published by Betty Vettor / July 10, 2019

The 2019 Board of Equalization and Review will meet on Thursday, July 25, at 3 p.m, in the Board of Equalization and Review room, located on the first floor of the Forsyth County Government Center.