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DeKalb County
UGA Extension Office

Events Calendar

Events Happening in DeKalb County

Oct 23 Getting the Best of Pests CEU Credit Webinar Day (Morning Session) Decatur, GA 4 CEU credits will be issued in either category 10, 21, 23, 24, 27, 31, 35, and 41 for attending the following webinars at the DeKalb County Extension office: - Making Sense of Pesticide Labels - Insecticide Classification and Mode of Action - General Entomology and Insect Identification Resources - Fire Ants and Nuisance Ant Pests If you are attending the afternoon session as well, there will be a 1 hour break in-between where you are able to leave and get lunch. You are also welcome to stay in the Extension Office if you pack your own.
Oct 23 Getting the Best of Pests CEU Credit Webinar Day (Afternoon Session) Decatur, GA 3 CEU credits will be issued in either category 10, 23, 24, or 41 for attending the following webinars at the DeKalb County Extension office: - Sustainable Management of Turf and Ornamental Pests - Vascular Streak Dieback: Updates on an Emerging Nursery Disease - Invasive Adelgids, Insecticides, and Asian Needle Ants: Risks to Native Plants If you are attending the morning session as well, there will be a 1 hour break in-between where you are able to leave and get lunch. You are also welcome to stay in the Extension Office if you pack your own.
Nov 16 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 accepted day of as well.

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Oct 15 Plant Now, Harvest Later: Fall Fruit Tree Pre-Order Sale Conyers, GA - (16.0 miles) Fall is an excellent time to establish fruit trees in the landscape. Pre-order quality fruit trees for pickup during the upcoming planting season and get a head start on creating a productive home orchard. A variety of fruiting plants may be available while supplies last. Place your order early to secure your preferred varieties. For available tree selections, pricing, and pickup details, please check out the attached documents. Pre-orders are required, and the deadline is October 23, 2026, by 4:30 PM. Our office is open Monday- Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. We close every day for lunch from 12 PM to 1 PM. We accept cash, check, or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover). Checks should be made out to Rockdale County Ext/4-H. If you cannot make it to the office, please email Alexis.Alexander@rockdalecountyga.gov your completed order form. Orders will be confirmed within two business days, and an invoice will be provided. Orders are not final until payment has been received.
Oct 15 Growing Together: Volunteer Day at The Garden at Wheeler Park Conyers, GA - (16.0 miles) Join us for Volunteer Day at The Garden at Wheeler Park! Help beautify and maintain this community garden while learning about gardening, plants, and environmental stewardship. Volunteers will assist with a variety of garden tasks and enjoy the opportunity to give back to the community, connect with others, and make a lasting impact. No Gardening experience is required. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle. Come ready to work, learn, and grow with us!
Oct 15 Backyard Gardening: Growing Strawberries - (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!
Oct 16 Plant Now, Harvest Later: Fall Fruit Tree Pre-Order Sale Conyers, GA - (16.0 miles) Fall is an excellent time to establish fruit trees in the landscape. Pre-order quality fruit trees for pickup during the upcoming planting season and get a head start on creating a productive home orchard. A variety of fruiting plants may be available while supplies last. Place your order early to secure your preferred varieties. For available tree selections, pricing, and pickup details, please check out the attached documents. Pre-orders are required, and the deadline is October 23, 2026, by 4:30 PM. Our office is open Monday- Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. We close every day for lunch from 12 PM to 1 PM. We accept cash, check, or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover). Checks should be made out to Rockdale County Ext/4-H. If you cannot make it to the office, please email Alexis.Alexander@rockdalecountyga.gov your completed order form. Orders will be confirmed within two business days, and an invoice will be provided. Orders are not final until payment has been received.
Oct 16 A Taste of Wellness- Food Talk and Walk Alpharetta, GA - (24.0 miles) UGA Extension Forsyth County is excited to announce a new educational program: A Taste of Wellness at the Halcyon in Alpharetta. Designed to prevent and control diabetes through low-impact movement, healthy eating education, and social connection, this 12-week program utilizes the Big Creek Greenway for scenic, shaded walks and ends right in the heart of Halcyon. Guided by FACS Agent and nutrition expert Dr. Roshan Ramlal, this program is designed to help you lose/maintain weight, de-stress, and tweak your diet to align with your health goals (and yes, leashed pups are welcome!). Cost $0. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. When: Friday, August 7, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (10 min education, 45 minutes walking) Where: Starts and finishes at Halcyon (Meet at the Big Creek Greenway parking lot, across from Halcyon, near Dogtopia) What to bring: Water bottle
Oct 16 A Taste of Wellness Cumming, GA - (32.0 miles) Starting Friday, August 7, 2026, from 5-6 p.m. UGA Extension Forsyth County is excited to announce a new educational program: A Taste of Wellness at the Halcyon in Alpharetta. This 12-week nutrition and physical activity program utilizes the Big Creek Greenway for scenic, shaded walks and ends right in the heart of Halcyon. Guided by FACS Agent and nutrition expert Dr. Roshan Ramlal, this program is designed to help you lose/maintain weight, de-stress, and tweak your diet to align with your health goals (and yes, leashed pups are welcome!). Cost $0. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Register to attend by calling 770-887-2418. Bring a water bottle.
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