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Collapse ▲New to gardening – or maybe just want to learn more? N.C. Cooperative Extension in Alamance County offers a variety of classes for gardeners of all experience levels. Check out the educational series currently being offered below.
Think Green Thursdays 2025
These classes will be offered in-person at one of the following locations. Be sure to check the Eventbrite page for the most up to date information by clicking the “Register” link for your preferred date.
There is a cost associated with the first four classes at Buster Sykes ONLY. The Summer Fruit Tours and other classes listed below are free to attend but please be sure to register.
Feel free to sign up for as many classes as you like! (Please scroll down to the bottom to see all programs) Capacity is limited; please pre-register to reserve a seat.
Classes at Buster Sykes Farm
2430 Turner Road, Mebane, NC 27302
| Class Name | Date | Time | Cost | Register |
| Fruit Tree Pruning and Training Demo | Jan 30 | 10 a.m.-noon | $15 | Register |
| Blackberry/Raspberry Workshop & Demo | Feb 13 | 10 a.m.-noon | $15 | Register |
| Grapevine Pruning Demo | Feb 20 | 10 a.m.-11 a.m. | $15 | Register |
| Blueberry School & Pruning Demo | Mar 6 | 1 p.m.-3 p.m. | $15 | Register |
| Summer Fruit Tour at BSF | Jun 19 | 9 a.m.-10 a.m. | $0 | Register |
| Summer Fruit Tour at BSF | Jul 10 | 9 a.m.-10 a.m. | $0 | Register |
| Summer Fruit Tour at BSF | Aug 21 | 9 a.m.-10 a.m. | $0 | Register |
| Summer Fruit Tour at BSF | Sep 25 | 9 a.m.-10 a.m. | $0 | Register |
Classes at Graham Public Library
211 S Main St, Graham, NC 27253
| Class Name | Date | Time | Cost | Register |
| Seed Starting & Garden Planning | Feb 27 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Container Vegetable Gardening | Apr 24 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Growing and Using Herbs | May 29 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Insects in the Garden | Jun 26 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Seed Saving | Aug 28 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
Classes at Mebane Public Library
101 S 1st St, Mebane, NC 27302
| Class Name | Date | Time | Cost | Register |
| Hardening Off & Planting | Apr 17 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Houseplants | May 15 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Native Plants | Jul 17 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Edible Landscapes | Sep 18 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | $0 | Register |
Classes at North Park Public Library
849 Sharpe Rd, Burlington, NC 27217
| Class Name | Date | Time | Cost | Register |
| Flower Gardening | Mar 13 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Raised Bed Vegetables | May 8 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Fall Vegetable Gardens | Aug 14 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Rain Gardens | Oct 9 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | $0 | Register |
Classes at May Memorial Public Library
342 S Spring St, Burlington, NC 27215
| Class Name | Date | Time | Cost | Register |
| Landscape Design | Apr 3 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Gardening with Perennials | May 1 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Lawn Alternatives | June 5 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | $0 | Register |
| Creating Wildflower Meadows | Aug 7 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | $0 | Register |
Classes at Agricultural Building-Extension Office
209 N. Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217
| Class Name | Date | Time | Cost | Register |
| Pruning Woody Ornamentals | Feb 6 | 10-11 a.m. | $0 | Register |
| Pollinators | May 22 | 10-11 a.m. | $0 | Register |
| Planting Trees and Shrubs | Sep 4 | 10-11 a.m. | $0 | Register |
If you have any questions or difficulty registering, please contact Rhiannon Goodwin at Rhiannon_Goodwin@ncsu.edu or 336-570-6740.