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Welcome to UGA Extension Fayette County!

UGA Extension Fayette County is a partnership of The University of Georgia, Fayette County Government, Fort Valley State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It exists to serve all the people of Fayette County including Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone, Brooks, and in between.

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

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Upcoming Events

Aug 20 Beneficial Bats Bats are amazing mammals that are essential to our ecosystem. In this online Zoom program, you will learn about the many benefits bats contribute to our environment, common species we have in Georgia, and the challenges they face. Our presenter will be Laura Ney, Athens Clarke County Extension Agent.
Aug 22 Pollinator Party! Fayetteville, GA Come and learn how to identify pollinators and submit your counts for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census Update. Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers (MGEVs) will provide instructions on what to look for in the Education Garden as you get up close with our pollinators as they work. Please bring your own chair to observe pollinator activity and make your counts. Participants will receive a Pollinator Census Counting Sheet and instructions on uploading your census forms. There will also be fun activities for the younger children.
Aug 26 - Aug 28 Therapeutic Garden Camp (Special Needs Adult Program) Fayetteville, GA This is a hands-on garden camp specifically for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This camp will include hands-on garden activities. Some activities will be located in Suite 210 and some in the Fayette County Extension Education Garden. This camp is Wednesday, August 26 - Friday, August 28, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day. COST is $25. This cost includes all program materials and a related snack each day (dietary restrictions are required when registering). Bring a water bottle and dress accordingly. Only 12 Spots available!
Sep 1 Cover Crops Fayetteville, GA Planting cover crops in your garden provides multiple benefits such as controlling erosion, suppressing weeds, reducing soil compaction, increasing moisture and nutrient content of soil, improving yield potential, attracting pollinators, and providing habitat for beneficial insects and wildlife as well as food to animals. Join us to explore what cover crops to plant, when to sow seed, and what needs to be done before planting your next vegetable crop.
Sep 2 The World’s Best Gardens Fayetteville, GA Mandy Pullen is a luxury travel advisor who believes the best stories are found in the soil. Join us as Mandy shares how she blends her scientific education, 4-H experiences, and love for gardening to explore gardens across the globe.
Sep 8 Fall/Winter Vegetable Garden Basics Fayetteville, GA Garden season is not over after the summer. In Georgia, we can garden mostly year-round. Come to this class and learn the basics of starting your Fall/Winter Vegetable Garden.
Sep 15 Pomegranates: Home Production to Preservation Fayetteville, GA Pomegranates are a low maintenance shrub that provide interest in the home garden while producing delicious and nutritious fruits. Come learn how to select, propagate, maintain, harvest, and preserve this interesting fruit. If weather permits, we will spend some time in the classroom and also in the Education Garden.
Sep 21 Fayette County Extension 2026 Beekeeper Short Course - Introduction/Overview / Hive Assembly Fayetteville, GA Topics include how to get started in beekeeping, equipment, bee biology, honey extraction, and other topics. Your instructor will be Mr. Tom Bonnell, a local beekeeper. He and his wife live on eight acres in Hampton, Georgia. He became a hobbyist beekeeper in 1996 so his gardens would grow great vegetables from pollination by the honeybees. He has a passion for teaching the basics of beekeeping for schools, clubs, and other affiliations with the hope of increasing the number of future beekeepers.
Sep 23 Fayette County 2026 Beekeeper Short Course: NUC's, Packages, & Swarms - Hive Manipulation Fayetteville, GA Anyone can be a beekeeper! Over the course of these meetings, you will gain an understanding of honey bees and learn the role of a beekeeper. Topics include how to get started in beekeeping, equipment, bee biology, honey extraction, and other topics. Your instructor will be Mr. Tom Bonnell, a local beekeeper. He and his wife live on eight acres in Hampton, Georgia. He became a hobbyist beekeeper in 1996 so his gardens would grow great vegetables from pollination by the honeybees. He has a passion for teaching the basics of beekeeping for schools, clubs, and other affiliations with the hope of increasing the number of future beekeepers.
Oct 6 Bulbs in Containers Fayetteville, GA Join us for this hands-on program and learn all about planting spring blooming bulbs to add pops of color to your spring landscape. We will explore different types of bulbs, how to plant them, and get your hands dirty by creating a beautiful spring planting to take home. All materials included. Space limited to 20 people.
Oct 8 Bee Removal Certification Course Fayetteville, GA The Fayette County Extension is offering an 8-hour training course approved by the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission. This course allows you to obtain a Honey Bee Control and Removal (HBR) license. The training format will be two half-day sessions. You must attend both sessions to finish the 8-hour requirement.
Oct 9 Bee Removal Certification Course Fayetteville, GA The Fayette County Extension is offering an 8-hour training course approved by the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission. This course allows you to obtain a Honey Bee Control and Removal (HBR) license. The training format will be two half-day sessions. You must attend both sessions to finish the 8-hour requirement.
Oct 20 Composting Fayetteville, GA Composting is an excellent way to reduce the amount of waste we send to the landfill while creating a soil amendment that benefits plant and soil health. Join us to learn composting basics, methods, and how you can implement composting.
Oct 22 Frame Your Forest: Preserved Moss Art Fayetteville, GA In this hands-on program and activity, we will create a framed preserved moss art painting. We will be educated on live moss vs preserved moss and how we can use preserved moss and natural products to create an art piece. Participants will take home their framed moss art painting and have the knowledge to create more moss art on their own. The fee will include various moss types, a frame, colorful rocks, and some other natural elements to create your art. This program will be led by our UGA Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV), Charlane Hemphill.
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