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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.
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!
Mar 30 Quali- Tea: Herbal Tea and Sleep Decatur, GA Join DeKalb County Extension agents, Caston Noorullah and Jamille Hawkins, on how to grow, harvest, process and store herbal tea at home to enjoy and use to develop a healthy sleep routine.
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.
Apr 9 Seed Saving 101 Decatur, GA Join DeKalb County and Dr. Pennisi to learn how to collect and save seeds from your home or community gardens. We will discuss methods of collecting, preserving, and storing seeds as well as how to donate them to DeKalb County's seed library. 
May 20 Herb Gardening Decatur, GA Learn how to grow your favorite herbs and how to use them! Participants will pick out an herb plant to take home and start their own mini herb garden. The class will also include a demonstration by Family & Consumer Science on how to incorporate the herbs you grow into your everyday diet.
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

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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.
Mar 6 - Apr 1 Rockdale County 4-H Spring Pre-Order Plant Fundraiser Conyers, GA - (16.0 miles) Spring is in the air, and the Rockdale County 4-H Spring Plant Sale is ready to help you refresh your garden. Choose from a cheerful selection of shrubs, perennials, and fruit plants available for pre-order, all chosen to thrive in Georgia gardens. Every purchase directly supports Rockdale County 4-H programming, helping local youth learn, grow, and lead through hands-on experiences. Pre-order pickup will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at the Rockdale County Extension Office, 1127 West Avenue SW, Conyers, GA 30012. Bring home plants you’ll love while making a meaningful difference for Rockdale County 4-H.
Mar 13 - Mar 16 Northwest District JR/SR Project Achievement Eatonton, GA - (61.0 miles) https://georgia4h.org/projectachievement/
Mar 16 Garden Talk: Creative Floral Design - Loganville 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Loganville, GA - (22.0 miles) Creative Floral Design Presented by Master Gardener Fay Brassie, former National Garden Club School and Symposium Design Instructor and National Garden Club Designer of the Year A creative wreath design can be a special addition to a table for a centerpiece or can be used as a door decoration. This presentation will cover: • Flat back surface and vertical placement • Plant material and floral tubes • Bases and hangers • Accents and accessories Spend a little time with a nationally acclaimed floral designer and enjoy learning how to make wreaths for your home!
Mar 16 Healthy Soil, Healthy Trees Conyers, GA - (16.0 miles) Healthy Soil, Healthy Trees is an educational session offering easy-to-understand guidance on soil health and practical tips for supporting strong, healthy trees. This informative program is for citizens who want to learn more about caring for their landscape. We welcome you to stop by, enjoy the learning experience, and connect with us. This program is a part of the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival Events and Activities.
Mar 16 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.
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