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Monroe County
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Email uge2207@uga.edu or rachel.kirkland@uga.edu to be added to the monthly newsletter email list.

Please see all upcoming activities in 4-H below. If you would like to register, please click on the photo and it will take you to the registration page. 


Enter to win Big Buck ContestJoin the Hunt! Enter to win our 2025-2026 Big Buck contest! Open to youth and adults, bow & arrow and rifle categories. Prizes include deer processing, and virous gift cards. To enter, complete forms below and submit to the Monroe County Extension Office by January 14th, along with a picture of the youth or the adult with the buck. Submission can be made to uge2207@uga.edu or richard.quick@uga.edu.
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fileArchery Coaches/Volunteers Needed We have had a good bit of interest in an archery club we just need the help getting it started. We are looking for volunteers to help coach and lead a 4-H archery club. If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact the Extension/4-H Office. You can also find out more about becoming a volunteer here.
Join us January 6th & 20th at 7pm at the Monroe County Extension Office.Join us January 6th & 20th at 7pm at the Extension Office. January 6th meeting topic is driving demo and January 20th topic is showmanship. Open to all 4th-12th graders and you do not need to own a horse to join. For any questions, please contact the 4-H Office at 478-994-7014.
Join us for our Cloverleaf Project Achievement workshops January 27th-29th and February 3rd-5th, 3:30-5pm a the 4-H Office. The Competition will be Saturday, February 7th.Open to 4th-6th grades. Join us for our Cloverleaf Project Achievement workshops January 27th-29th and February 3rd-5th, 3:30-5pm a the 4-H Office. The Competition will be Saturday, February 7th.
Join us January 8th & 22nd, 3:30-tpm at our Community Garden on W. King Street behind First Baptist Church of Forsyth. Open to all 4th-12th graders. Join us January 8th & 22nd, 3:30-4pm at our Community Garden on W. King Street behind First Baptist Church of Forsyth. Open to all 4th-12th graders. We will be continue to work together to grow our community garden!
Movie Night! Join us February 20th at the Extension Office, 5-8pm, for a movie night.Movie Night! Join us February 20th at the Extension Office, 5-8pm, for a movie night. Open to all 7th-12th grade.
Join us for our 4-H Horse and Pony Club, February 3rd- 17th, 7pm at the Monroe County Recreation Department. Open to 4th- 12th grade and no need to own a horse. Our first meeting will be about Barrels, February 17th meeting is on Ranchmanship.Join us for our 4-H Horse and Pony Club, February 3rd- 17th, 7pm at the Monroe County Recreation Department. Open to 4th- 12th grade and no need to own a horse. Our first meeting will be about Barrels, February 17th meeting is on Ranchmanship.
Join us for our February Cloverbuds meeting, February 24th, 3:30-5pm at the Monroe County Extension Office. Register here or call the Extension Office at 478-994-7014.Join us for our February Cloverbuds meeting, February 24th, 3:30-5pm at the Monroe County Extension Office. Register here or call the Extension Office at 478-994-7014.
2026 National 4-H ConferenceNational 4-H Conference, Friday April 10th - 15th. For more information, contact NATIONAL4HCONFERENCE@USDA.GOV
Junior/Senior Presentation Workshops January 6th and 20th, 3:30-5pm, February 17, 10am-3pm, and March 4, 3:30-5pm for our final rehearsalsJoin us January 6th and 20th, 3:30-5pm for presentation assistance and editing. February 17 we will have the opportunity to practice our presentations at the Kiwanis meeting, 10am-3pm. March 4th, 3:30-5pm we will have our final rehearsals.
Join us Wednesday, January 21st, 3:30-5pm a the 4-H Office. We will be making hygiene bags for donation.Join us Wednesday, January 21st, 3:30-5pm a the 4-H Office. We will be making hygiene bags for donation.
Open to 7th-12th grade. Join our County Council Fun Night at the Macon Mayhem Hockey Game on Saturday, January 24th, 4:30-10pm. $30 registration fee, dinner is provided. Bring $10 if you would like to skate with the Mayhem players after the game. Open to 7th-12th grade. Join our County Council Fun Night at the Macon Mayhem Hockey Game on Saturday, January 24th, 4:30-10pm. $30 registration fee, dinner is provided. Bring $10 if you would like to skate with the Mayhem players after the game.
Join us January 13th, 3:30-5pm at the 4-H Office for our Winter Wonders and Science Cloverbuds meeting! Open to K-3rd grade.Join us January 13th, 3:30-5pm at the 4-H Office for our Winter Wonders and Science Cloverbuds meeting! Open to K-3rd grade.
Thursday, February 26 is Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol. Join us for an interactive day of civic engagement, leadership, and celebrating excellence. Register at the Extension Office, 478-994-7014, 484 Highway 83 South, Forsyth.Thursday, February 26 is Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol. Join us for an interactive day of civic engagement, leadership, and celebrating excellence. Register at the Extension Office, 478-994-7014, 484 Highway 83 South, Forsyth.
Join us February 18th, 3:30-5pm at the 4-H Office to help make a difference with assisting at the Monroe County Library.Join us February 18th, 3:30-5pm at the 4-H Office to help make a difference with assisting Monroe County Library. Register online here or call the Extension Office at 478-994-7014.
Join us for our February Cloverleaf Club meeting. We will unplug and enjoy some fun board games and card games.Join us for our February Cloverleaf Club meeting. We will unplug and enjoy some fun board games and card games. Register online here or call the Extension Office 478-994-7014.
Join us Thursday, February 12th & 26th, 3:30-5pm to work together to grow our community garden. Register online here or call the Extension Office at 478-994-7014.Join us Thursday, February 12th & 26th, 3:30-5pm to work together to grow our community garden. Register online here or call the Extension Office at 478-994-7014.
It's that time again! Summer Camp opportunities available for 4th- 12th grades. It's that time again! Summer Camp opportunities available for 4th- 12th grades.


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