Events

Speakers: Sarah Christas, Horticulture Extension Agent with Caldwell County “I was born and raised in Dudley Shoals. I graduated from South Caldwell and attended NC State graduating with a B.S in Agriculture Education. I taught Agriculture and Horticulture at West Caldwell High School from 2016-2019.  In January of 2020 I was hired as the Horticulture agent for Caldwell County. I am passionate about conserving our natural areas and adding native plants back to developed spaces!” and Cari Mitchell, Horticulture Extension Agent with Alexander County I’m from the Oak Hill area and still live on the same road I grew up on. I went to South Caldwell HS and then to NC State, majoring in Agricultural Sciences with minors in Horticulture and Crop Sciences. I am recently married so my new last name is Rosenbalm. I have 2 heelers (Verdie & Foster) and a cat named Felix. And I love all things plants!!”