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The Candler County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in the following areas:  Agriculture & Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences.


University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Candler County Extension Office at 912-685-2408 or uge3043@uga.edu, at least three weeks prior to the program date.


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Upcoming Candler County 4-H Events

Upcoming Events

  • May 16 Hall County Master Gardeners Presents the 2026 Hall County Garden Walk “In Our Own Back Yards”- Hall County Master Gardeners Garden Walk Tickets to the Saturday, May 16, Hall County Master Gardeners Garden Walk are being offered at a discount through April 30. The cost is $15 per person through April 30; after April 30, the cost goes to $20 per person. A $1 service fee will be charged for credit card purchases. Tickets may be purchased at the organization’s website: hallmastergardeners.com, or at the Hall County Extension Office. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. No pets, please. The self-guided tour gives access to five private residential gardens and one public garden. With the theme “In Our Own Back Yards,” it’s a chance to see what Hall County Master Gardeners have created to make their landscapes more appealing and inviting, no matter the conditions. Learn how to garden using native plants, attract pollinators, enhance a yard that’s shady, or design a garden that’s full of whimsy and art.
    • Gainesville, GA - (165.0 Miles)
  • May 16 Canning Pickles - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to make pickles with a water-bath canner and how to plant and grow your own cucumbers at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA - (234.0 Miles)
  • May 19 Food Preservation Workshop Series- Blueberry Jam Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn all about food preservation. We will be making blueberry jam in the first class. We will discuss how to properly make jams and jellies and how to water-bath can. Seating is limited.
    • Carrollton, GA - (194.0 Miles)

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