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Events Happening in DeKalb County

Jul 28 Hydroponics 4-H Youth Workshop - Clover Bud & Clover Leaf (K-6) Decatur, GA Join UGA 4-H and Agriculture and Natural Resources for a fun day of science experiments and learning about hydroponics systems, soil and water chemistry, plant physiology, and plant nutrition.
Jul 29 Hydroponics 4-H Youth Workshop - Juniors and Seniors (7-12th grade) Decatur, GA Join UGA 4-H and Agriculture and Natural Resources for a fun day of science experiments and learning about hydroponics systems, soil and water chemistry, plant physiology, and plant nutrition.
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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Jun 1 - Aug 12 Applications for the 2026 Northwest Georgia Master Naturalist Program are available Dallas, GA - (38.0 miles) The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is a hands-on environmental education course that explores Georgia's habitats and ecosystems and the human impacts on these environments. This 9-week program consists of weekly field trips with in-depth lectures from experts on a variety of environmental and ecological topics. Transportation can be arranged for limited number of participants from one of the three host counties. The program days are from 9:00am to 4:00pm, not including drive time. Registration is complete once you have completed the online application and paid the fee in full through the Cobb County Extension Office. Space is limited and registration will remain open until August 12 or when all spaces are filled. You can mark your calendar for these program dates: August 27-Master Naturalist Orientation, Fridays in September: September 11, September 18, September 25. Thursdays in October: October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29-30-Overnight-Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
Jul 22 Cloverbud Day Camp Conyers, GA - (16.0 miles) Calling all of our students who finished Kindergarten through 3rd Grade! Cloverbuds will participate in making crafts, playing games, and so much more. We’ll have special guests from around the community visit us and even take a field trip to one of our local Fire Stations. Lunch and snacks are included daily. Both weeks of Cloverbud Camp, the activities will be the same. There is a maximum of 12 participants for this event. The registration deadline is July 13, 2026.
Jul 22 Rockdale Eats a Rainbow Conyers, GA - (16.0 miles) Rockdale Eats a Rainbow is BACK this Summer! Join us on Wednesdays at the Rockdale County Extension Office for mystery ingredient demonstrations, taste-testing opportunities, fun take-home activity packets, and free produce for each family (while supplies last). Each week, the mystery ingredient will match a color of the rainbow, encouraging families to explore new foods, try fresh flavors, and learn simple ways to add more color to their meals.
Jul 23 Cloverbud Day Camp Conyers, GA - (16.0 miles) Calling all of our students who finished Kindergarten through 3rd Grade! Cloverbuds will participate in making crafts, playing games, and so much more. We’ll have special guests from around the community visit us and even take a field trip to one of our local Fire Stations. Lunch and snacks are included daily. Both weeks of Cloverbud Camp, the activities will be the same. There is a maximum of 12 participants for this event. The registration deadline is July 13, 2026.
Jul 23 Clarkesville Home Canning Class - Pickled Okra Clarkesville, GA - (80.0 miles) Join us for one or all of our 2026 home canning classes. Each class will take place at the Habersham County Extension office, from 4pm-6:30pm. Your $30 registration fee includes all materials. You must pre-register, either online or by calling 706-754-2318. In this class we will WATER BATH PICKLED OKRA.
Jul 24 - Jul 25 Family: 4-H Day at the Movies Conyer, GA - (19.0 miles) What’s better than watching a movie on the big screen? Watching it with your 4?H friends. Join us for a fun afternoon at AMC Conyers. The movie title will be announced closer to the event. Popcorn and snacks may be purchased at the theater. Drop?off and pick?up will take place at AMC Conyers. Please check in and out with the 4-H staff. Payment is due at registration, and spaces will not be held without payment. Registration Deadline: July 14, 2026