Agriculture & Natural Resources

Upcoming Events

• 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 - (75.0 Miles)
• Jul 13 Green Thumb Lecture-Caring for Your Tools We use them everyday, tending to the plants that we care so much for. They are an extension of our hands, helping us shape our garden into a personal paradise. But are we taking care of our tools properly? Join us for an evening of learning and demonstrations on how to care for our tools. After all, they have a leading role in caring for our garden.

  • location_on Bogart, GA - (78.0 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 21 Intro to Adopt a Stream with guest host Garret Dufty of Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful Learn how to protect Georgia’s waterways with this introduction to the Adopt?A?Stream program. Participants will learn how volunteers monitor water quality, identify pollution sources, and support healthier streams across Gwinnett County and beyond. This session will be led by guest host Garret Dufty of Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, who will explain the program’s purpose, tools, and simple steps to get involved. This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.

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• Jul 27 Farm Passport Tour This Multi-Day tour follows Georgia Farm Bureau's Farm Passport stops and is perfect for all ages. Collect passport stamps to gain prizes! To join in the tour, you must be pre-registered with a $5 per person per day fee. Activities included in registration vary by day. To register, contact the Extension Office: 770-567-2010 or pike.extension@uga.edu The July 27th tour will focus on local honey and peach farms with a playground and ice cream!

  • location_on Meansville, GA
• Aug 5 Homesteading Skills: Small Ruminants Join Pike County Extension in 2026 for the Lunch and Learn series that will dive into homesteading skills. These monthly sessions are covered by experts and hosted on the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm (with the exception of holidays). Simply email Brooklyne.Wassel@uga.edu or Pike.Extension@uga.edu to receive the Zoom Link. You can also catch the recordings on our YouTube Channel!

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