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July 19th YOUTH GARDEN FUN DAY!
On this Garden Fun Day, we will explore all about wildlife. Activities will include designing a bird house, making bird feeders, learning about native bees and honeybees, going on an insect scavenger hunt, and other nature crafts!
Cost: $10 per child
Ages: 7-9
Location: Fayette County Extension Office, Suite 210.
Registration: Register in person at the Extension office in Suite 209.
Times: 10am-4pm
Spots Available: 7 Total Spots available
Click Here to view a pdf informational flyer.
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.
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Upcoming Events
Jul 2
Beautiful Birds in Fayette County
Fayetteville, GA
Georgia provides habitats for approximately 347 species of birds that live in Georgia at some point during their lifetimes(https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/).
Join us to discover and learn about some of the common birds you might encounter in your own backyard! In this program, you will learn how to ID these birds based on their appearance and sound.
You will also learn how to attract these birds to your backyard and when you will likely see them.
Jul 13
Fayette County Extension Youth Garden Club
Fayetteville, GA
Join us for our monthly garden club on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Youth will be exploring the outdoors through hands-on activities in our education garden.
Ages: 2nd-5th grade
Jul 16
Youth Pollinator Camp (FULL)
Fayetteville, GA
Join us for our Youth Pollinator Camp! Over the course of three days, you will get to learn all about different pollinators through garden exploration, hands on activities and fun crafts. Some activities include, creating a native bee hotel, creating a mini meadow, seeing different caterpillars and butterflies, becoming a honey taste tester, and so much more!
Note: Must bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and snack. All activities will be outside (weather permitting). Please dress your child for outside and craft (paint/glue) activities.
Jul 17
Youth Pollinator Camp (FULL)
Fayetteville, GA
Join us for our Youth Pollinator Camp! Over the course of three days, you will get to learn all about different pollinators through garden exploration, hands on activities and fun crafts. Some activities include, creating a native bee hotel, creating a mini meadow, seeing different caterpillars and butterflies, becoming a honey taste tester, and so much more!
Note: Must bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and snack. All activities will be outside (weather permitting). Please dress your child for outside and craft (paint/glue) activities.
Jul 18
Youth Pollinator Camp (FULL)
Fayetteville, GA
Join us for our Youth Pollinator Camp! Over the course of three days, you will get to learn all about different pollinators through garden exploration, hands on activities and fun crafts. Some activities include, creating a native bee hotel, creating a mini meadow, seeing different caterpillars and butterflies, becoming a honey taste tester, and so much more!
Note: Must bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and snack. All activities will be outside (weather permitting). Please dress your child for outside and craft (paint/glue) activities.
Jul 19
Garden Fun Day! (July 19th)
Fayetteville, GA
Come join us as we explore the education garden and create fun crafts with two different themes.
Must bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and snack.
All activities will be outside (weather permitting).
Please dress your child for outside and craft (paint/glue) activities.
During this Garden Fun Day, you will explore all about wildlife. Activities include designing a bird house, making bird feeders, learning about native bees and honeybees, going on an insect scavenger hunt, and other nature crafts.
Jul 26
Garden Fun Day! (July 26th)
Fayetteville, GA
Come join us as we explore the education garden and create fun crafts with two different themes.
Must bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and snack.
All activities will be outside (weather permitting).
Please dress your child for outside and craft (paint/glue) activities.
During this Garden Fun Day, you will learn all about ornamental plants. Activities include going on a plant scavenger hunt, making a tree ID book, learning about flowers and fruits, making a fairy/gnome garden, and other nature crafts.
Jul 31
Butterfly / Moth ID
Fayetteville, GA
There are several hundred butterfly species and more than 1,000 moth species in Georgia (https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/). In this program, you will have the opportunity to identify various butterflies and moths based on their different life stages in the environment (Egg, Larvae, Adult). You will also become familiar with the different plants to attract diverse butterflies and moths to your own backyard.
Aug 10
Fayette County Extension Youth Garden Club
Fayetteville, GA
Join us for our monthly garden club on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Youth will be exploring the outdoors through hands-on activities in our education garden.
Ages: 2nd-5th grade
Sep 14
Fayette County Extension Youth Garden Club
Fayetteville, GA
Join us for our monthly garden club on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Youth will be exploring the outdoors through hands-on activities in our education garden.
Ages: 2nd-5th grade
Oct 12
Fayette County Extension Youth Garden Club
Fayetteville, GA
Join us for our monthly garden club on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Youth will be exploring the outdoors through hands-on activities in our education garden.
Ages: 2nd-5th grade
Nov 9
Fayette County Extension Youth Garden Club
Fayetteville, GA
Join us for our monthly garden club on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Youth will be exploring the outdoors through hands-on activities in our education garden.
Ages: 2nd-5th grade
Dec 14
Fayette County Extension Youth Garden Club
Fayetteville, GA
Join us for our monthly garden club on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Youth will be exploring the outdoors through hands-on activities in our education garden.
Ages: 2nd-5th grade
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