Backyard Sustainability Series: Recycling Right

New Hanover County Center6206 Oleander DrWilmington, NC 28403OPEN MON-FRI: 8A-5P(910) 798-7660https://newhanover.ces.ncsu.edu/NC State UniversityandN.C. A&T State Universitywork in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.Read ourPrivacy StatementN.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status.Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable accommodations to participate in Extension sponsored programs and events. Please contact the county Extension office offering the program at least 14 days prior to the event to make arrangements.

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Backyard Sustainability Series – Spring 2026This six-part educational series explores practical, science-based approaches to creating more sustainable home landscapes in southeastern North Carolina. Each session features a local expert and focuses on actionable strategies homeowners can apply immediately.All sessions are held Wednesdays from 5:30–6:45 PM.Series Schedule &amp; Speakers:<ul><li>May 6, 2026 – Our Ecological Backyard Ecological principles of sustainable home landscapes Speaker: Amy Mead</li><li>May 13, 2026 – Stormwater Solutions Stormwater runoff, rain gardens, and water quality Speaker: Matt Collogan</li><li>May 20, 2026 – Importance of Pollinators Native plants, wildlife habitat, and ecosystem support Speaker: Gabriella de Souza</li><li>May 27, 2026 – Backyard Composting Composting methods, soil health, and waste reduction Speaker: Sarah Dousharm, New Hanover County Recycling &amp; Waste</li><li>June 3, 2026 – Trees for Resiliency Tree selection, climate resilience, and long-term landscape value Speaker: Amy Mead</li><li>June 10, 2026 – Recycling Right Recycling best practices and contamination reduction Speaker: UNCW Recycling, Feletia Lee</li></ul>To maximize educational impact, participants are encouraged to attend all six sessions, though individual registrations are welcome. Together, these programs provide a holistic look at how thoughtful landscape and household choices can support environmental health now and into the future.

Meet Feletia LeeFeletia, Chief Sustainability Officer at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, brings expertise from the private sector, where she specialized in developing sustainable solutions for the restaurant and hotel industries. Her transition into higher education allows her to integrate academic innovation with real-world practices, fostering a culture of sustainable stewardship among faculty, staff, and students that’s transparent and accessible. Passionate about driving change through storytelling, she connects people to impactful, innovative projects on a personal level. A self-proclaimed "trash nerd," Feletia enjoys diving deep into recycling publications, conducting waste audits, and even exploring landfills for inspiration.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State University will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to Gabriella de Souza at gadesouz@ncsu.edu. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.NC State University is an equal opportunity institution.

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