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Clayton County
UGA Extension Office

Events

Upcoming Events

  • Feb 20 Beekeeping Short Course Have you ever thought about keeping honey bees, but can't decide if you are ready to make that commitment? Register and develop an understanding of honey bees and the role of a beekeeper.
    • Jonesboro, GA
  • Feb 20 Georgia Arbor Day Tree Seedling Giveaway Arbor day is a date that has been acknowledge for many years to celebrate the importance of trees. Clayton County UGA Extension Office is partnering with the Clayton County Soil and Water Conservation District to give away free trees to the residents of our county. Join us as we will have a variety of tree seedlings, along with information on how to care for them.
    • Jonesboro, GA
  • Feb 22 Fruit Tree Workshop To thrive in the home garden, deciduous fruiting trees, bushes, and vines require a care regimen. Training and pruning will help your tree develop proper shape and form, ensure good fruit quality, enhance longevity, and minimize damage and disease. Register and Learn basic pruning techniques for care for you home orchard.
    • Ellenwood, GA
  • Feb 25 4-H Day at The Capitol I am excited to invite your 4-H'er(s) to an upcoming event for our 4-H'ers. On February 25, 2025, we will celebrate 4-H Day at the Capitol. This event provides a unique opportunity for students and 4-H'ers from across Georgia to gather at the Georgia State Capitol Building to connect with and show their appreciation for our legislators. This experience allows students to: Witness government in action, Engage in civic activities, Learn about the state legislature and the importance of the voting process. Students will receive an official letter excusing their absence from school to participate in this educational opportunity. We encourage 4-H'ers in grades 7-12 to attend and take advantage of this inspiring experience to deepen their understanding of government and civic engagement.
    • Jonesboro, GA
  • Feb 25 4-H Day at The Capitol We are excited to invite Clayton County 4-H youth to attend Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol on February 26. This annual event provides 4-H members with a hands-on experience of the state legislative process during the General Assembly session. Participants will have the opportunity to meet their elected officials, observe leadership in action, and deepen their understanding of civic engagement and government. The day also includes a special luncheon recognizing 4-H’ers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and civic involvement. Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol is supported through partnerships with organizations such as Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and the Georgia 4-H Foundation, reflecting Georgia 4-H’s commitment to developing informed, engaged young leaders. This is a wonderful opportunity for youth to learn, lead, and represent Clayton County 4-H. School excuses will be provided for all participants. Please let us know if your child is interested in attending or if you have any questions.
    • Jonesboro, GA
  • Feb 26 Spring Turfgrass Management Webinar For success in establishing and maintaining your home lawn in the coming spring, consider attending a webinar with research based information from Dr. Clint Waltz, turfgrass specialist from the University of Georgia.
    • Virtual Event
  • Mar 2 Ornamental Tree Care With proper care, trees can be valuable commodities around our homes, communities and urban landscapes. Register and learn proper ornamental tree care techniques from our expert speaker, Rob Trawick, UGA Extension Agent in Cobb County
    • Virtual Event
  • Mar 12 Backyard Gardening: Spring Gardening Join us this season to learn about Backyard Gardening, a beginner friendly series of webinar designed to help you start your gardening journey and manage you plants with success!
    • Virtual Event
  • Mar 18 Home Grown Tomatoes Seminar Register and learn basic cultural practices to grow tomatoes at home. Tom Bonnell, local farmer and beekeeper, will be our guest speaker.
    • Jonesboro, GA
  • Mar 27 Sustainable Container Gardening with Upcycled Materials Interested in sustainable gardening? Register and Learn how to upcycle everyday items into planters while discovering the basics of growing and managing plants in small containers.
    • Atlanta, GA
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