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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 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
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.

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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 22 Fruit Tree Workshop Ellenwood, GA - (8.0 miles) 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.
Feb 23 Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 2 Cumming, GA - (32.0 miles) Farming is a business. The Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training course, Part 2 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers achieve profitability and business sustainability. The 8-week Forsyth County Extension course includes two new sessions: Cut Flower Production and Controlled Environment Agriculture. Other sessions cover: Soil Health and Fertility, Fertilizers and Amendments, Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, Pest Management, Seasonality and Crop Selection, Vegetable Propagation, Considerations for Small Fruit Production, Small Farm Safety, Post-Harvest Handling and Food Safety, Crop Plans, and Marketing. Classes are held from 7-9:30 p.m. on Monday evenings. A tour of local farms will be scheduled for one Saturday during the course (TBD). Your $75 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and light snacks.
Feb 24 Dendrobium Orchids FAYETTEVILLE, GA - (22.0 miles) Dendrobium is a large genus of tropical and subtropical perennials in the orchid family. Come learn about these beautiful orchids from Gary Crozat. Learn how to grow these beautiful orchids at home. This is part of our orchid series, where we discuss different types of orchids and how to care for them.
Feb 25 4-H Day at The Capitol Jonesboro, GA - (16.0 miles) 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.
Feb 26 Spring Turfgrass Management Webinar - (16.0 miles) 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.
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