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Welcome to UGA Extension Fayette County!
UGA Extension Fayette County is a partnership of The University of Georgia, Fayette County Government, Fort Valley State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It exists to serve all the people of Fayette County including Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone, Brooks, and in between.
Mission
Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Main areas
- Agriculture & Natural Resources (Water Testing / Soil Testing / Radon Testing)
- 4-H Youth Development
- Family & Consumer Sciences
Upcoming Events
Aug 11
Pollinator Paradise: If You Build It, They Will Hum
Fayetteville, GA
Think your backyard is just a patch of grass? Think again! Behind every blooming flower is a bustling world of "unstung heroes" - our native bees, butterflies, and beetles. While honeybees get all the headlines, our local native pollinators are the true engines of our ecosystem and they’re looking for a place to call home.
Join us for this free program and learn about the role of native plants, native bees, and other pollinators. Leave this program with a better understanding of how to create a wildlife habitat for all pollinators. The educator for this program will be Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Charlane Hemphill.
There will also be an optional tour of the Fayette County Extension Education Garden after the program. Please dress accordingly.
Aug 20
Beneficial Bats
Bats are amazing mammals that are essential to our ecosystem. In this online Zoom program, you will learn about the many benefits bats contribute to our environment, common species we have in Georgia, and the challenges they face.
Our presenter will be Laura Ney, Athens Clarke County Extension Agent.
Aug 22
Pollinator Party!
Fayetteville, GA
Come and learn how to identify pollinators and submit your counts for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census Update.
Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers (MGEVs) will provide instructions on what to look for in the Education Garden as you get up close with our pollinators as they work.
Please bring your own chair to observe pollinator activity and make your counts. Participants will receive a Pollinator Census Counting Sheet and instructions on uploading your census forms.
There will also be fun activities for the younger children.
Aug 26 - Aug 28
Therapeutic Garden Camp (Special Needs Adult Program)
Fayetteville, GA
This is a hands-on garden camp specifically for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This camp will include hands-on garden activities. Some activities will be located in Suite 210 and some in the Fayette County Extension Education Garden. This camp is Wednesday, August 26 - Friday, August 28, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day.
COST is $25. This cost includes all program materials and a related snack each day (dietary restrictions are required when registering). Bring a water bottle and dress accordingly.
Only 12 Spots available!
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