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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

  • location_on Dallas, GA - (35.0 Miles)
• Jul 15 Barn Quilt Workshop Need to spruce up a dark or drab space in your gardenscape, barn, or fence; consider creating a bright and colorful Barn Quilt seasonally to inspire the space. Attendees will learn the basics of material (wood and paint) selection and utilize tools (tips and tricks) to draw a design on a 2x2 board to paint their desired scene and seal for years of enjoyment!

  • location_on Ellijay, GA - (28.0 Miles)
• Jul 16 ServSafe® Manager Certification Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe® Manager Certification course and exam at the Greene County Extension Office Conference room in Greensboro, GA (1180 C. Weldon Smith Dr. Suite 110 Greensboro, GA 30642) This training will be an one-day course with exam. Thursday, July 16th will be an instruction and review day from 8:45 to 5:30 PM.

  • location_on Washington, GA - (139.0 Miles)
• Jul 16 Kokedama Workshop Explore the Japanese art of kokedama! Nicole Caldwell will guide you through the history and care of this beautiful botanical craft, and attendees will create their own kokedama to take home. Moss and plant included. $10 for in-person participation. Online participation is free.

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  • location_on Lawrenceville, GA - (64.0 Miles)
• Jul 18 In my Babysitter Era Do you love kids and want to learn skills to set you apart as an informed, part-time caregiver? In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn skills to aid or improve childcare skills (feeding, diapering, and supervisory), participate in a child development stages review, learn more about the importance of PLAY and how to facilitate, basic first aid, ideas for helping to ensure safe snacks and meals while in your care and finally, discussion and practice of communication skills with parents, time management best practices and how to market your services and skills!

  • location_on Ellijay, GA - (28.0 Miles)