Campbell Co. Cooperative Extension Service to hold annual open house, community celebration Sept. 10


Children visit with 4-H farm animals at a previous open house. (Photo provided)

The Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service with hold its sixth annual Community Celebration and Open House Saturday, September 10 at its main office in Alexandria.

The free family event runs from 10 a.m. 2 p.m., showcasing the many resources the community has to offer. Extension agents, assistants, and volunteers will highlight opportunities available to county residents from each of the Extension’s five program areas of 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Horticulture, and Natural Resources and Environmental Management.

Horticulture Extension Technician Kathryn Green provides information on native plants. (Photo provided)

In addition to county resources, community collaborators will be on hand to offer details of their own programs. CCCE will be joined by the Campbell County Public Library, NKY Beekeepers Association, and both the Campbell County and Highland Heights Police Departments, in addition to others.

There will be hands-on activities, demonstrations by Extension Agents and chainsaw artist Chris Rust, music by The Hills of Kentucky Dulcimer Club, farm animals, and much more. Food from the Campbell County Cattlemen’s Association, Red Sesame Korean BBQ, and Cups ‘N Cones will be available for purchase.

The open house is a rain or shine event. The Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service main office is located at 3500 Alexandria Pike in Highland Heights. For additional information, contact the extension service at 859-572-2600.

Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service


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