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About Columbia County Extension

The University of Georgia Columbia County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education. 

Office hours are from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm / Closed for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 22 - Apr 24 Backyard Gardening 101 Oconee County Extension will host a 3-day workshop on the basics of growing backyard fruits and veggies. The program will be Wednesday-Friday, 4/22-4/24, from 5:30 -7:30 PM at the Oconee County Extension Office (1420 Experiment Station Rd, Watkinsville GA 30677). Topics will include soil fertility/testing, seed starting, gardening basics, and fruit tree/shrub maintenance. It will also include hands-on activities, including seed starting, soil testing, and a food processing bootcamp. The program cost is $15. Register by Friday, 4/17.
    • Watkinsville, GA - (66.0 Miles)
  • Apr 24 - Apr 27 Project SAFE State BB Match https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
    • Eatonton, GA - (63.0 Miles)
  • Apr 29 Principles of Ecology and Agriscience in Augusta Principles of Ecology and Agriscience is part of the Spring 2026 Coursework offered in the Via Cognitive Health Lifelong Learning Series. The class meets at Via Cognitive Health School of Brain Health, 105 Lutheran Drive, Augusta, GA 30907 from 10:45am-11:45am on Wednesdays, April 15-May 13, 2026. The fee is $50. Five sessions offered include these topics: Nuisance Wildlife of the CSRA presented by Carsen Dean, Oconee County ANR Agent; Prescribed Burns and the Environmental Benefits presented by Rick Lane, Fire Management Officer with Georgia Forestry Commission; Landscape Architecture - The Art of Agricultural Engineering presented by Campbell Vaughn, Richmond County ANR Agent; Reptiles and Amphibians of the Savannah River presented by Holly Devault, Environmental Educator and Outreach Specialist at the UGA Savannah River Ecology Lab; and A Region of Restoration - The Impact of Helene and the Future of Augusta's Environment presented by Campbell Vaughn, Richmond County ANR Agent.
    • Augusta, GA - (14.0 Miles)
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