The Hampton office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is your local connection to Virginia's land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University.
Through educational programs based on research and developed with input from local stakeholders, we help the people of Hampton improve their lives.
We provide education through programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and Community Viability.
101 N. Armistead Avenue
Suite 200
Hampton, VA 23669
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Main Office: (757) 727-1401
Fax: (757) 727-1422
Contact Us
Horticulture Help-Line
Hampton Master Gardeners are available on the following days & times to answer any type of lawn, garden, or plant questions you may have.
Monday's - 8:30am - 10:30am
Tuesday's - 9:00am - 11:00am & 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wednesday's - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday's - 9:00am - 11:00am
Also, you can send your questions via email at HPTmghelpdesk@hotmail.com or contact our office at 757-727-1401.
The Dirty Fingernail February/March 2012 Issue
Become A Master Gardener
♦ Master Gardeners are volunteers who assist their local Cooperative Extension Office in educating the public in general gardening practices as well as the proper use of pesticides and fertilizers. To become a Master Gardener, an individual must complete 50 hours of horticulture instruction and return an equal number of hours (50) as a Master Gardener volunteer.
Classes begin: September 4 - November 15, 2012
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Location: Northside Christian Church
1213 George Washington Memorial Highway,
York County
Course Fee: $110.00 (Fees associated with this course will cover handbook and other materials.)
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 31, 2012
Download Application at : http://www.yorkcounty.gov/vce
4-H Fall Newsletter 2011
2012 Hampton Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale
Date: Saturday, May 5
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Bluebird Gap Farm
60 Pine Chapel Rd.
Hampton, VA 23666
ADMISSION: FREE
**RAIN DATE: Sunday, May 6, 9:00am-2:00pm
If you would like to be notify about upcoming plant sales, e-mail your name to hmptmgplantsale@yahoo.com to be added to our -mail notification list.
Become a Volunteer Tax Assistant
2012 Hampton & Newport News 4-H Junior Camp
June 18-22, 2012
Jamestown 4-H Educational Center
Youth ages: 9 - 13 years old (must be 9 years old by September 30,2012)
Cost: Early-bird rate-$200.00; balance due in full by May 11 & regular rate - $225.00; balance due in full by June 1.
Space is Limited!! A un-refundable $50.00 deposit is required to reserve your space. Cost includes lodging, meals, t-shirt, transportation, and evening programs.
This opportunity gives kids a chance to experience camping first-hand. Some of the activities they will participate in are kayaking, canoeing, swimming, arts & crafts, and much more.
For more information contact Karen Baker at the Hampton Extension Office at 757-727-1401.
2012 Virginia Master Naturalist Spring Training
Peninsula Chapter
Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources and public lands
2012 Spring Training Begins: February 29, 2012 for 13 weeks with 3 Saturday Field Trips at the Virginia Living Museum.
For application and further information, visit: http://www.vmnpeninsula.org or contact Hampton Extension Office at 757-727-1401.
Peninsula Chapter 2012 Spring Training VA Master Naturalist Flyer