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• May 5 Green Thumb Lecture-Composting Basics Composting can be a valuable tool for gardeners but what about the rules? In this lecture we will be talking about what to put in, what to leave out, and how it all works. Join us for Composting Basics where we will cover the steps you need to get the most out of your compost to put the best into your garden!

  • location_on Bogart, GA - (22.0 Miles)
• May 14 Shade Gardening for Pollinators: Zoom Program Many people struggle with finding plants that are ideal for shaded spaces in their yards. In the program, we will talk about how to manage shade and discuss ornamental plants to attract pollinators to shaded areas.

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• May 21 Right Bite Diabetes Cooking School The program is designed to help individuals learn the skills to eat healthy to manage their diabetes or to cook and plan meals for someone in their care who has diabetes.

  • location_on Winder, GA - (27.0 Miles)
• May 29 Healthy Pastures, Healthy Horses: Weed ID and Management Webinar Quality forage is the cornerstone of all equine diets. A healthy pasture can provide that pivotal component, but pasture weeds can cause forage quality loss and even equine health concerns. Join UGA Extension to learn how to identify common pasture weeds, understand toxic weed concerns, and manage weeds to improve pasture conditions.

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• May 30 Athens Honeybee Festival Come join us at the Honeybee Festival! There will be hive explorations, honey tasting, crafts for the kids, vendors, and the Boss Dawg food truck! This event is free to the public. We can't wait for you to see what all the buzz is about!

  • location_on Bogart, GA - (22.0 Miles)
• Jun 1 College Applications & Scholarships Writing Workshop Are you a rising high school senior planning to attend college? Whether you already have a draft or have no idea where to begin, join me as I go over key factors to consider when building your college list, differentiate the application platforms, highlight a few scholarship opportunities, break down the main components of the application process, and provide you with writing tips. After the presentation, you’ll have time to work on your essays and receive feedback from both peers and me. Bring your questions and your laptop if you prefer typing your essay! There will be 4 workshops this summer 2026 (June 1, June 9 (library), July 7, July 21), attend as many as you would like!

  • location_on Griffin, GA - (84.0 Miles)
• Jun 3 IPM Workshop at Patchwork City Farms Join UGA Extension Fulton County for a hands-on IPM workshop hosted at a small-scale farm, designed specifically for urban and community vegetable growers. This interactive training will focus on sustainable, practical pest management strategies that protect crops, people, and the environment while supporting farm viability. Participants will work alongside UGA Extension agents, specialists, and an experienced farmer to build pest identification and management skills. Sessions will include insect identification, plant disease diagnosis and holistic management, and proper calibration and use of backpack sprayers. Emphasis will be placed on accurate pest identification, informed decision-making, and effective application techniques. Attendees will gain hands-on practice in the field, leaving with tools and confidence to implement IPM practices on their own farms and gardens. Ideal for urban growers, beginning farmers, and anyone interested in sustainable vegetable production.

  • location_on Atlanta, GA - (74.0 Miles)
• Jun 8 ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam UGA Extension Habersham County provides a 1-day ServSafe® training which is nationally recognized and accredited for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).

  • location_on Clarkesville, GA - (41.0 Miles)