Upcoming Adult ANR Events
Butterfly / Moth ID: July 31st
In this program, you will become familiar with the different plants to attract diverse butterflies and moths in your own backyard!
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What is That Weed? / August 13th
Learn all about common weeds that pop up in your lawns and flower beds in this interactive learning session. We will have distinctive types of garden weeds exhibiting how they grow and spread in the landscape. If you have some garden weeds that you would like to ID, feel free to bring them to this program.
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Pollinator Party on August 24th!
Come out to our Fayette County Extension Education Garden to help count pollinators for the 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census! We will have scavenger hunts for the kids and volunteers will be on site to educate you about the plants growing in the Education Garden! We hope to see you there!
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Beekeeper Short Courses / September
Join us at the Fayette County Extension Office for this FREE program. All participants will receive a Short Course Book and a Completion Certificate after completing all 3 courses.
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Click here to register online for NUC's, Packages, & Swarms - Hive Manipulation
Click here to register online for Extracting Your Honey - Info and Issues
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Meet Your Native Bees / August 7th
Guest Speaker will be Peter Helfrich, President of the Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association! Peter has been a backyard beekeeper for 13 years and a native bee enthusiast. He currently chairs City of Decatur’s Bee City USA® committee.
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Insect ID / August 20th
As we get ready for the 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census , join us for our insect ID program! You will be able to identify some of the insects you have seen in your own garden over the summer as well as identify pollinators for our upcoming pollinator census.
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Successful Succulents / August 27th
Learn how to properly care for succulents in this educational program. Participants will be able to learn the difference between sedums, succulents, and cacti as well as learn the care requirements of each. We will discuss growing these beauties in containers and/or in the ground.
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Cool Season Lawn Care / Sep. 10th
Learn how to maintain your cool season lawn in this educational program. Our discussion will focus on establishment, maintenance, and common insects and diseases that primarily impact Tall Fescue turf.
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