UGA Extension Office

Upcoming ANR Events

Gardening and Spicing It Up

Jasper County ANR Agent, Derrick Jones will be hosting a multi-session program with Spalding County FACS Agent, Tracey Saxton at the Jasper County Senior Center throughout the 2024 calendar year. This program is titled Gardening and Spicing It Up which features programs from transplanting to Zumba and terrarium creation. If you have any questions about this program please contact Derrick Jones at 706-468-6479.


Gardening and Spicing It Up - Program at Jasper County Senior CenterGardening and Spicing It Up - Program at Jasper County Senior Center
  • Make and Take Bee Hotel
    Make and Take Bee Hotel
  • Make and Take Robin House
    Make and Take Robin House
  • Make and Take Owl House
    Make and Take Owl House
  • Make and Take Bat House
    Make and Take Bat House

Jasper County ANR Agent Derrick Jones is hosting a Make & Take series with guest speaker Carsen Dean, Oconee County ANR Agent. All four sessions will take place at the Jasper County High School Ag Classroom and Shop (14477 Hwy 11 in Monticello) from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Pre-registration and the $30 fee are required prior to all sessions. First up is the Make & Take Bee Hotel on March 26 (registration deadline March 15). Participants who register for all four sessions as a bundle will receive a discounted fee of $100.


Upcoming Events

Apr 23 Backyard Cattle 101 Watkinsville, GA - (38.0 miles) Have you been considering getting cattle for meat or milk for your family but are not sure where to start? Let's get your backyard cattle journey started on the right foot. Oconee County Extension will be hosting a 2-day workshop on the basics of backyard cattle. Meeting dates will be Tuesday, 4/23 and Thursday, 4/25 at the Oconee County Extension Office from 6-7:30PM. Registration will cover both days so you'll only have to pay the $20 fee once! A light dinner will be provided. Participants will also receive a gift to help them start their backyard cattle journey. If you would like more information about cattle or are interested in registering for the Backyard Cattle 101 program, call 706-542-7078 or stop by the UGA Extension – Oconee County office at 1420 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville, GA.
Apr 25 Backyard Gardening - Vegetables Conyers, GA - (35.0 miles) Interested in growing your own vegetables? Join us for this program! This will be best suited for beginner growers who want to dip their toe in the vegetable world. We will learn about different growing techniques, maintenance, and what to look out for. We will have a few different vegetable starts available for you to take home and grow yourself, as well as growing instructions/options specific to each vegetable. The program will be held on April 25, 2024, from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM at the Rockdale County Extension Office located at 1127 West Ave SW, Conyers, GA 30012. We hope to see you there!
Apr 25 Backyard Cattle 101 Watkinsville, GA - (38.0 miles) Have you been considering getting cattle for meat or milk for your family but are not sure where to start? Let's get your backyard cattle journey started on the right foot. Oconee County Extension will be hosting a 2-day workshop on the basics of backyard cattle. Meeting dates will be Tuesday, 4/23 and Thursday, 4/25 at the Oconee County Extension Office from 6-7:30PM. Registration will cover both days so you'll only have to pay the $20 fee once! A light dinner will be provided. Participants will also receive a gift to help them start their backyard cattle journey. If you would like more information about cattle or are interested in registering for the Backyard Cattle 101 program, call 706-542-7078 or stop by the UGA Extension – Oconee County office at 1420 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville, GA.
Apr 26 2024 Georgia Master Naturalist Program Bogart, GA - (45.0 miles) The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is an adult environmental education course developed by UGA Extension and the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources for people interested in exploring the habitats, ecosystems and the natural environments of our state. The Program is a combination of lectures and hands-on field studies taught by UGA faculty and field experts. Each year's program is unique and field trips and topics are subject to change. Previous Athens Area Master Naturalist programs included trips to Thompson Mill Arboretum in Braselton, GA and Rock and Shoals Granite Outcrop. Georgia Master Naturalist Program graduates are invited to the annual ANREP conference. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Master Naturalist course! The course will begin in April of 2024 and will be held on Fridays for nine consecutive weeks.
Apr 27 Make & Take Nesting Shelves Watkinsville, GA - (38.0 miles) Come build with us! On Saturday, April 27th, Oconee County GA Cooperative Extension will be holding a Make & Take nesting shelf building program. Participants will be building a nesting shelf for American Robins, Barn Swallows, and Eastern Phoebes. Pre-registration is required and the cost of nest shelf building slot is $25. If you would like more information or are in registering for the Make & Take program, call 706-542-7078 or stop by the UGA Extension – Oconee County office at 1420 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville, GA. It's sure to be a fun, family-friendly day of learning about our native species. No prior experience or equipment is needed. Just bring yourself and your family! We hope to see you all there!
May 3 2024 Georgia Master Naturalist Program Bogart, GA - (45.0 miles) The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is an adult environmental education course developed by UGA Extension and the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources for people interested in exploring the habitats, ecosystems and the natural environments of our state. The Program is a combination of lectures and hands-on field studies taught by UGA faculty and field experts. Each year's program is unique and field trips and topics are subject to change. Previous Athens Area Master Naturalist programs included trips to Thompson Mill Arboretum in Braselton, GA and Rock and Shoals Granite Outcrop. Georgia Master Naturalist Program graduates are invited to the annual ANREP conference. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Master Naturalist course! The course will begin in April of 2024 and will be held on Fridays for nine consecutive weeks.
May 3 Rite Bite Diabetes Cooking Class - Carbs and Fiber Conyers, GA - (35.0 miles) Are you a senior or older adult looking to take charge of your health and well-being? Join us for our Rite Bite Cooking School, where you’ll discover a wealth of nutritious and delicious recipes tailored to help you manage or prevent diabetes. Learn practical cooking techniques and dietary strategies to support your journey toward optimal health. Full meal included. If you are on a fixed income and need assistance with the registration fee, please contact the office at 770-278-7373. May 3: Carbs and Fiber May 17: Hypertension May 31: Sweeteners
May 8 Lunch & Learn - Snakes of Georgia Conyers, GA - (35.0 miles) Snakes... chances are we have all seen them in our yards at some point. Come learn about these critters, which ones are found in Georgia, and what may be considered a good snake instead of a bad snake. For a provided lunch, a $10 registration is required by May 1, 2024. Please contact us to register! If you are bringing your own lunch, attendance is free.
May 10 2024 Georgia Master Naturalist Program Bogart, GA - (45.0 miles) The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is an adult environmental education course developed by UGA Extension and the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources for people interested in exploring the habitats, ecosystems and the natural environments of our state. The Program is a combination of lectures and hands-on field studies taught by UGA faculty and field experts. Each year's program is unique and field trips and topics are subject to change. Previous Athens Area Master Naturalist programs included trips to Thompson Mill Arboretum in Braselton, GA and Rock and Shoals Granite Outcrop. Georgia Master Naturalist Program graduates are invited to the annual ANREP conference. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Master Naturalist course! The course will begin in April of 2024 and will be held on Fridays for nine consecutive weeks.
May 15 The Right Bite Diabetes Cooking School Forsyth, GA - (22.0 miles) The Right Bite Diabetes Cooking School emphasizing the importance of healthy food preparation in the control of diabetes will be offered by the Monroe County Office of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Right Bite will begin May 15 (10:30 AM to 12:30 PM) at the Monroe County Extension Office. Classes will meet 8 times throughout 2024 (1/24, 2/21, 4/17, 5/15, 7/17, 8/21, 10/23, and 11/20). Registration will be on a class-to-class basis. We recommend you attend a minimum of 3 classes throughout the year. Classes will be led by Amanda Harner. Each session will feature a brief presentation on some aspect of nutrition management of diabetes along with the demonstration and sampling of lower calorie, controlled carbohydrate recipes. Each class will cost $12 per participant. This will cover the cost of groceries which the instructor will purchase before class. *Separate registration for each class. *For more information call the Monroe County Extension Office at 478-994-7014.