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Extension News
  • Community Science Counts
    Community Science Counts How the Great Southeast Pollinator Census inspired a regional movement — and a children’s book. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 4/15/2025
  • Goldwater Scholarship
    Goldwater Scholarship The honor is the highest undergraduate award of its type for the fields of mathematics, engineering and natural sciences. By Stephanie Schupska | Published: 4/14/2025
  • Mystery Irises
    Mystery Irises Stan Gray, volunteer iris curator at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, and Brian Shamblin, an associate research scientist with the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, are growing several mystery irises at the gardens that could prove to be one of two exceptionally rare iris species: Iris rivularis or a variant of Iris hexagona. By Jo Stafford | Published: 4/9/2025

Upcoming Events

  • Apr 15 2025 Wildlife Judging Wildlife Judging challenges 4-H youth to learn about Georgia wildlife species as well as habitat, population, and fish pond/stream management practices for conservation success. In 2025, practices will be held every Tuesday from 5:30-7pm beginning on March 4, 2025. The meetings will be held at our 5110 Piney Grove Road office, but as the contest approaches, we will meet at area parks. The area contest will be held on Saturday, April 26th. The 4-H staff provides all transportation for the area contest. There is no cost to participate thanks to the generous funding of the United Way of Forsyth County.
    • Cumming, GA
  • Apr 16 Georgia Green Landscape Stewards Looking for a way to make your home landscape more sustainable? Join Forsyth County Extension staff for this spring offering of the Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program. You will learn about simple steps to support native wildlife, improve soil health, and protect water quality in your community. At the end of the series you will have the opportunity to certify your landscape as a Georgia Green Landscape!
    • Virtual Event
  • Apr 17 - Apr 18 Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Gordon County 4-H event
    • Calhoun, GA - (48.0 Miles)