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The Effingham County Extension Office delivers educational programming for the citizens of Effingham in the areas of

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • 4-H Youth Development 
  • Family and Consumer Sciences

The UGA Extension mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families. 


Upcoming Events

  • May 27 Cloverleaf Summer Fun Day | Burton 4-H Center | May 27 4th-6th Graders Join us for a fun-packed day on Wednesday, May 27th, at Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island! You'll have the opportunity to meet and hang out with the 4-H camp counselors, take a Salt Marsh Ecology class, and an Ichthyology Class (shark dissection). A detailed letter will be emailed to those who have registered as the event approaches. The cost for the day is $35, which covers transportation and lunch. Paperwork (emailed to you once registered): All students will be required to complete standard 4-H paperwork: enrollment form, medical release, and code of conduct.
    • Springfield, GA
  • Jun 30 Cloverleaf Summer Fun Day | Movie at MARS and Skyzone | June 30 4TH-6TH GRADERS Join us for a fun-packed day on Tuesday, June 30th! We’ll kick off the day with a movie at the MARS Theater in Springfield, followed by lunch at CiCi’s Pizza, and then head to Skyzone Trampoline Park in Savannah. The event will run from 9 AM to 5:30 PM. A detailed letter will be emailed to those who have registered as we get closer to the event. The cost for the day is $65, which includes EVERYTHING: Transportation, admission, popcorn and a drink at MARS, lunch at CiCi’s, and admission to Skyzone. Paperwork (emailed to you once registered): All students will be required to complete standard 4-H paperwork: enrollment form, medical release, and code of conduct.
    • Springfield, GA
  • Jul 27 4th-12th Summer Fun Day | Splash in the Boro | July TBD 4TH-12TH GRADERS Join us for an exciting trip to Splash in the Boro waterpark for a fun day before school starts back. A detailed letter will be emailed to those who have registered as we get closer to the event. The cost for the day is $35, which includes admission to the park, transportation and lunch. Paperwork (emailed to you once registered): All students will be required to complete standard 4-H paperwork: enrollment form, medical release, and code of conduct. **If you participated in Project Achievement, please do not proceed with online registration. Call the 4-H Office to register 912-754-8040.
    • Springfield, GA
  • Sep 16 - Sep 17 Forestry Field Day, Southeast District https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/forestry-judging-forestry-field-day/
    • Guyton, GA - (8.0 Miles)
  • Nov 5 - Nov 6 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Lyons Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/
    • Lyons, GA - (59.0 Miles)
  • Nov 18 - Nov 19 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Bulloch Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/
    • Statesboro, GA - (29.0 Miles)
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