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Henry County
UGA Extension Office

Events and Classes

2026

 

Lunch and Learn – Wildflowers

September 8, 2026, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

No Charge and No Registration Required

One interesting topic in horticulture is wildflowers. They color the landscape and add interest and beauty to the landscape and countryside. Some are useful as garden plants.The presenter is Ms. Heather Ulmstead, Georgia Heritage Botanist, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division.

The program will be held at the Henry County Extension Office Located at 97 Lake Dow Road, McDonough, GA 30252.

 

Crack the Code - Understanding Egg Quality and Safety

September 14, 2026, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

$5 registration fee

From hen to shell to table. This is an educational workshop that focuses on the following: egg candling activity and understanding egg safety

The program will be held at the Henry County Extension Office Located at 97 Lake Dow Road, McDonough, GA 30252.

 

Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small Fruits and Vegetables Production

September 30 – October 2, 2026, 9:00am to 4:00pm

$80 registration fee

The program will cover subjects related to fruit and vegetable production such as soil health, cover crops, pest management, food safety, marketing, and others. The presentations are given by UGA specialists with accompanying textbooks and other materials. The program will be held at Gwinnett Technical College located at 5150 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. The cost is $80.00 per participant. Please register for the program at: https://tinyurl.com/yknatjpn. Registration deadline is Monday, February 23, 2026. If you have any questions, contact Timothy Daly at 770-288-8421or tdaly@uga.edu.

 

Lunch and Learn – Rain Gardens

October 13, 2026, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

No Charge and No Registration Required

In our suburban environment, many surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, roofs, and other places are impervious to water. It runs off the site during rain events and can lead to flooding. Rain gardening is a creative way of slowing the stormwater using a multitude of plants that allow the ground to soak in the water. The presenter is Mr. Martin Wunderly, UGA Extension Northeast District Water Agent.

The program will be held at the Henry County Extension Office Located at 97 Lake Dow Road, McDonough, GA 30252

 

UGA Extension Southeastern Green Industry Update

October 16, 2026

8:30am to 3:15pm

This program will offer five Georgia Pesticide Recertification Credits for categories 21, plant agriculture, 24, ornamental and turf, and 27, right-a -way. Pesticide credits will also be available for Florida, Alabama, Noth Carolina, and South Carolina along with five ISA Arborist CEUS. Refer to this flyer for more information (links). The cost of the program is $50 per person. You can pay by debit/credit card at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/udbrhx3n. Registration with payment must be received by Wednesday, October 14, 2026. We will send you a Zoom link a day or two before the event.

The program will be held online via Zoom, and a link to it will be sent to registered participants a day before.

 

Lunch and Learn – Backyard Chickens

November 12, 2026,

12:00pm to 1:00pm

(Note Date Change from November 10)

No Charge and No Registration Required

Many homeowners are raising chickens in their backyards. Many things need to be considered when doing so such as feed, shelter, health, zoning requirements, and others. The presenter will be Dr. Casey Ritz, Professor, UGA Department of Poultry Science.

 

Lunch and Learn – Nuisance Insect pests

December 8, 2026

12:00pm to 1:00pm

No Charge and No Registration Required

Having unwanted pests in homes and business can be quite upsetting. They are a nuisance and some carry diseases. However, by taking some simple steps, they can be controlled and their presence reduced. The presents will be Dr. Dan Suiter, Extension Entomologist, and Ms. Lisa Ames, Diagnostician and Instructional Coordinator, both of the UGA Departemnt of Entomology

The program will be held at the Henry County Extension Office Located at 97 Lake Dow Road, McDonough, GA 30252.

 

 

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