The Newport News 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 Newport News improve their lives.
We provide education through programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and Community Viability.
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 1009
Newport News, VA 23606-3562
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Main Office: (757) 591-4838
Fax: (757) 596-2057
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Newport News Master Gardener Program
The Peninsula Master Gardener Program will be accepting applications for training beginning in March, with a deadline of May 31, 2011. For information on training, contact the Newport News Extension office at 757-591-4838.
For more information on the Newport News Master Gardener Program, go to nnmastergardeners.org
4-H Fall Newsletter 2011
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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 is due in full by May 11, 2012
Regular rate - $225.00, balance is due in full by June 1, 2012
Space is Limited!! A non-refundable $50.00 deposit is required to reserve your space. The cost includes: lodging, meals, t-shirt, transportation, and evening programs.
This is a great opportunity for a child to experience camping first-hand. Some of the activities your child will participate are: kayaking, canoeing, swimming, arts & crafts, and much more.
For more information, contact Karen Baker at the Newport News Extension Office at 757-591-4838.