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  • Jun 1 - Aug 12 Applications for the 2026 Northwest Georgia Master Naturalist Program are available 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
    • Dallas, GA - (42.0 Miles)
  • Jun 5 Credits and Coffee: Understanding Pollinators Grab a cup of coffee, a biscuit, and earn some pesticide credits. 1 CEU in Categories: 10 (Private), 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 31 Presentation: Understanding Pollinators
    • Meansville, GA - (83.0 Miles)
  • Jun 8 - Jun 12 Cloverleaf Camp 2026--Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Eatonton, GA (4th-6th grade) Calling all 4th-6th graders! Cloverleaf Camp is the chance for elementary and middle school students to put their love of outdoor adventures to the test! This week-long camp held at one of the Georgia 4-H Centers located around the state provides an exciting overnight camping experience along with hands-on learning to create memories that will last a lifetime. Forsyth County 4-H will attend Cloverleaf Camp at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton from June 8-12, 2026. Cost is $475 and includes transportation from our 5110 Piney Grove Road office, a camp t-shirt, and insurance. Initial deposit of $125 is non-refundable. Registration will open in January 2026. Space is limited, so register early!
    • Cumming, GA