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DeKalb County
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Events Calendar

Events Happening in DeKalb County

Jan 1 - Apr 29 4-H Stuff the Bus for Summer Camp 4-H Stuff the Bus for Summer Camp Let’s Make Summer Camp a Reality for 50 Students! What is the 4-H Bus Initiative? We’re on a mission to sponsor 20 students for an unforgettable 4-H Summer Camp experience! For just $440 per student, we can provide a week of hands-on learning, leadership development, and lifelong memories. Many students in our community may not afford this opportunity without your support. How You Can Help: - $440: Fully sponsor one student’s camp experience. - $220: Provide half the cost for a student. - $100, $50, or $25: Contribute to the general camp fund.
Feb 19 DeKalb County 4-H Chopped Challenge Jr Decatur, GA The 4-H Chopped Challenge Jr. is a fun, hands-on culinary event where youth work in age groups to create dishes using mystery ingredients provided by the 4-H office. This challenge builds creativity, teamwork, and basic cooking skills in a supportive environment. Age Group Challenges: • Cloverbuds (K–3rd): Decorate cookies using provided supplies. • Cloverleaf (4th–6th): Prepare an appetizer using mystery ingredients. • Junior 4-H (7th–8th): Create a dessert using mystery ingredients. • Senior 4-H (9th–12th): Prepare an entrée using mystery ingredients. All ingredients, tools, and supervision will be provided. No prior cooking experience is required. Important: When completing the registration form, please list all food allergies or dietary restrictions. This information is required to ensure participant safety.
Feb 28 Turfgrass Crash Course for Home Lawns Decatur, GA Join experts from the University of Georgia to learn how to prevent and address issues in your home lawn. Speakers will cover turfgrass diseases, pests, and weeds that you may encounter throughout the year. The fee for this workshop is $25.00. Lunch is included.
Mar 17 Potato Container Gardening Decatur, GA Join DeKalb County Extension this St. Patrick’s Day to learn how to container garden with potatoes! Watch a demonstration and learn how to modify a trash can to be a suitable container for growing potatoes, and take home seed potatoes to grow in your very own container at home!
Apr 9 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. Online Pre-work will be sent via email, two weeks prior to training session. Pre-work is required for in-person participation.
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

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Jan 1 - Apr 29 4-H Stuff the Bus for Summer Camp 4-H Stuff the Bus for Summer Camp Let’s Make Summer Camp a Reality for 50 Students! What is the 4-H Bus Initiative? We’re on a mission to sponsor 20 students for an unforgettable 4-H Summer Camp experience! For just $440 per student, we can provide a week of hands-on learning, leadership development, and lifelong memories. Many students in our community may not afford this opportunity without your support. How You Can Help: - $440: Fully sponsor one student’s camp experience. - $220: Provide half the cost for a student. - $100, $50, or $25: Contribute to the general camp fund.
Feb 19 DeKalb County 4-H Chopped Challenge Jr Decatur, GA The 4-H Chopped Challenge Jr. is a fun, hands-on culinary event where youth work in age groups to create dishes using mystery ingredients provided by the 4-H office. This challenge builds creativity, teamwork, and basic cooking skills in a supportive environment. Age Group Challenges: • Cloverbuds (K–3rd): Decorate cookies using provided supplies. • Cloverleaf (4th–6th): Prepare an appetizer using mystery ingredients. • Junior 4-H (7th–8th): Create a dessert using mystery ingredients. • Senior 4-H (9th–12th): Prepare an entrée using mystery ingredients. All ingredients, tools, and supervision will be provided. No prior cooking experience is required. Important: When completing the registration form, please list all food allergies or dietary restrictions. This information is required to ensure participant safety.
Feb 19 January is National Radon Action Month! (Rescheduled) - (22.0 miles) Join Rebecca Cantrell, UGA Radon Educator | College of Family & Consumer Sciences, February 19, 2026 @ 10 a.m. via Zoom. All participants will receive a free radon kit! Discussion and Topics will include: What is radon? How does it come into your home? How to test for radon? The health effects of radon. How to fix radon.
Feb 19 Soil Testing: Zoom Program - (22.0 miles) Learn the importance of soil testing and making proper amendments to ensure your plants growth to their full potential. We will provide an update on the types of soil tests available for urban gardeners, protocols, and how to properly read your soil reports. A healthy soil is the first step in ensuring healthy plants.
Feb 20 Beekeeping Short Course Jonesboro, GA - (16.0 miles) 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.
Feb 20 Georgia Arbor Day Tree Seedling Giveaway Jonesboro, GA - (16.0 miles) 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.
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