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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 3 Solo Servings: Cooking for One or Two Decatur, GA Discover how to make fast, flavor-packed meals sized perfectly for one or two. Learn to shop smarter, waste less, and make every bite a little act of self-care. Participants will have a recipe taste test and receive a cooking gadget. Snacks and mocktails included.
Feb 17 Bloom and Breathe: Floral Arranging and Mindfulness Decatur, GA Make your own floral arrangement while exploring guided mindfulness. You’ll leave with a handmade bouquet and a grounded mindset. Participants will take home their own bouquet and tips about mindfulness. Snacks and mocktails included.
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.
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.
Jan 30 - Feb 2 Southwest District Jr/Sr Project Achievement 31024, GA - (61.0 miles) 4-H Project Achievement
Jan 31 Small Farm Business Planning - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 1 Cumming, GA - (32.0 miles) Farming is a business. The Small Farm Business Planning course, Part 1 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers develop basic business skills specific to agricultural enterprises. Topics covered include Market Feasibility, Financial Feasibility, Financial Record-keeping, Legal Structures for Small Businesses, Business Compliance, developing and writing Business Plans and Financial Projections, Selling Your Product, Licensing and Regulations, Farm and Product Certifications, Risk Management, and Financial Resources. This course is delivered over two Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Your $40 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and lunch for both days.
Feb 3 Deer vs. Dreams: My Garden is Not Your Buffet FAYETTEVILLE, GA - (22.0 miles) Join our Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer, Charlane Hemphill, as we learn why deer are in our gardens, what habitats they have, and how to limit browsing in our gardens.
Feb 3 Solo Servings: Cooking for One or Two Decatur, GA Discover how to make fast, flavor-packed meals sized perfectly for one or two. Learn to shop smarter, waste less, and make every bite a little act of self-care. Participants will have a recipe taste test and receive a cooking gadget. Snacks and mocktails included.
Feb 3 Webinar: IPM Basics—A Framework for Decision-Making - (17.0 miles) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a practical approach to understanding pest problems and making informed decisions on the farm. In this webinar, Fulton County Extension ANR agent, Gabrielle LaTora, introduces the core principles of IPM and a simple framework growers can use to evaluate pest issues and select appropriate management strategies. Participants will learn the process of insect identification, monitoring, and thresholds, and how different control options fit together within an IPM approach. Designed for growers new to IPM or who just need a refresher, this session gives participants a deeper understanding of IPM that they can use to make smart and sustainable pest management decisions on their farms.
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