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hort camp is july 5-10

2026 Horticulture Camp Applications Are Open!

Do you have a passion for plants and a curiosity for science? If you could imagine yourself spending a week this summer climbing trees, breeding flowers, snacking on peaches straight from the…

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Institute Cultivates Tomorrow’s Food and Ag Leaders

At the North Carolina Youth Institute, teens gain research and communications skills to last a lifetime as they grapple with global food, agriculture and sustainability problems.

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Apply Now: Roberts' Global Agriculture Research Externship Application @ NCSU

High school students across the state are invited to participate in a pilot externship on Global Agriculture Research with the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative at NC State University and the North…

NC youth institute is Friday, April 11, 2025

Be a Hunger Hero: 2025 North Carolina Youth Institute

All high school youth are invited to join us for the 2025 North Carolina Youth Institute on April 11th, 2025 at NC State University's Plant Sciences Building on Centennial Campus. The NCYI is an…

Poster: HOWLING WITH CALS summer camp for rising 9th graders; June 9-13, 2024; Apply by April 22

Howling With CALS: Summer Camp for Rising Freshmen

Join us for a week of exploring agriculture and life sciences at NC State! The Howling with CALS Camp is a 5-day residential camp (June 9 -13, 2024) for a small group of rising high-school freshmen…

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2024 Horticultural Science Summer Institute Applications Are Open

Is your room overflowing with plants? Would you rather be in a garden or cooking up fresh vegetables than anything else? Do your favorite tools include a shovel and pruners? If any of the above is…

barred owl, parasitized hornworm and venus fly trap

Eco Tower Educator Workshops

Educators are welcome to join us for an hands-on exploration of ecology concepts that can be used for engaging environmental youth programs.What happens if you leave a pile of leaves or logs to rot…

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Take Flight With the Pollinator Grow Box!

Pollinator Grow BoxSpring is in the air and so are our very favorite pollinators! The Grow Box is a "subscription box" program that delivers garden fun for families right to their door. It is a…