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DeKalb County
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Events Calendar

Events Happening in DeKalb County

May 20 Herb Gardening Decatur, GA Learn how to grow your favorite herbs and how to use them! Participants will pick out an herb plant to take home and start their own mini herb garden. The class will also include a demonstration by Family & Consumer Science on how to incorporate the herbs you grow into your everyday diet.
Jun 1 - Jun 5 Senior Extreme Camp Decatur, GA Grades 9th-12th Location: Rock Eagle 4-H Center Transportation will be provided from DeKalb County Extension Office to and from camp. Cost: $440
Jun 8 - Jun 12 Marine Resource Camp Decatur, GA Grades: 6th-8th Location: Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island Cost: $440 Dates: June 8-12, 2026
Jun 15 - Jun 19 Wilderness Challenge Camp Decatur, GA Grades: 6th-8th **must be 12 years old by July 6th** Location: Wahsega 4-H Center Cost: $440 Dates: July 6-10, 2026
Jun 24 Honey Bee Removal Certification Course Decatur, GA This is an in person event to show people the training videos approved by the Georgia Structural Pest Commission (SPCC) needed to obtain their honey bee removal license. Proof of completion is required as part of the honey bee removal (HBR) certification application. This course consists of the full 7 hours of training videos + 2 short breaks + 1 hour lunch break. If a person is not able to attend the full day, they may schedule to return and complete the remainder of the videos on their own time. Cost of the program is $45. Coffee and light refreshments provided. Registration not required, payment also accepted day of event.
Jun 25 Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Decatur, GA Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
Jun 29 - Jul 3 Cloverleaf Summer Camp Decatur, GA Cloverleaf Camp at Rock Eagle 4-H Center for grades 4th -6th (grade is based on the 2025-2026 school year). The cost is $440. Transportation is provided from DeKalb county extension office to and from camp. More details to follow from DeKalb County 4-H.
Jun 29 - Jul 3 Senior Camp Camp Jekyll Decatur, GA Grades 9th-12th Location : Georgia 4-H at Camp Jekyll Cost: $440

Nearby Events

May 19 Backyard Gardening: Insects in the Home Garden - (16.0 miles) 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!
May 20 Homegrown Sweet Potatoes in Georgia Jonesboro, GA - (16.0 miles) Georgia is the perfect place to grow sweet potatoes (Ipomea batatas). Sweet potatoes are considered a long season crop and Georgia’s long, hot summers allow them to grow and mature well here. Register and learn basic cultural practices to cultivate sweet potatoes in your backyard. Tom Bonnell, local farmer and beekeeper, will be our guest speaker.
May 20 Herb Gardening Decatur, GA Learn how to grow your favorite herbs and how to use them! Participants will pick out an herb plant to take home and start their own mini herb garden. The class will also include a demonstration by Family & Consumer Science on how to incorporate the herbs you grow into your everyday diet.
May 21 Sweet Potatoes With Tom Fayetteville, GA - (22.0 miles) Join Tom Bonnell as he shares information about growing sweet potatoes, varieties to consider, and tips to producing a great harvest.
May 21 Backyard Gardening: Diseases and Weeds - (16.0 miles) 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!
May 23 MGEV Information Series: Composting, Mulching & Fertlizing Conyers, GA - (19.0 miles) Healthy soil is the foundation of any successful garden or landscape. Visit the UGA Rockdale County Master Gardeners information booth to learn practical, research-based ways to improve soil health, conserve water, and make informed decisions about composting, mulching, and fertilizing. We’ll discuss common questions, such as how to properly use coffee grounds, and help you understand how to choose and use fertilizers effectively for your garden. Bring your questions and get reliable answers to help your landscape thrive.
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