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)
• Aug 11 Pollinator Paradise: If You Build It, They Will Hum Think your backyard is just a patch of grass? Think again! Behind every blooming flower is a bustling world of "unstung heroes" - our native bees, butterflies, and beetles. While honeybees get all the headlines, our local native pollinators are the true engines of our ecosystem and they’re looking for a place to call home. Join us for this free program and learn about the role of native plants, native bees, and other pollinators. Leave this program with a better understanding of how to create a wildlife habitat for all pollinators. The educator for this program will be Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Charlane Hemphill. There will also be an optional tour of the Fayette County Extension Education Garden after the program. Please dress accordingly.

  • location_on Fayetteville, GA - (34.0 Miles)
• Aug 11 Clemson/UGA Equine Nutrition Series Join us to learn more about the aspects of equine nutrition! Are you wondering how you can improve your knowledge of equine nutrition? If so, make sure to join us for a 3-week equine nutrition program! Each date will be over a different topic related to nutrition. Speakers will include Clemson University Livestock and Forages Extension Agent, Katie Silver and University of Georgia Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Robyn Stewart. August 11 – Pastures & Grazing Management. Learn strategies to improve soil health, increase forage quality, and extend the grazing season. August 18 – Hay & Forage Alternatives. Learn how to evaluate hay quality and stretch your supply further. August 25 – Feeds & Supplements. Learn key concepts regarding feeds and supplements to help you choose what’s best for your horses’ health. Seating is limited to 20 people per class. If you choose to attend all three sessions, please pre-register for all three sessions.

  • location_on Aiken, GA - (156.0 Miles)
• Aug 12 Category 24 Ornamental and Turf Pesticide Applicator Exam Training UGA Extension Henry is offering a program to help prepare those who are planning to take the Georgia Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exam in Category 24 Ornamental and Turf to pass it. It will cover only the Ornamental and Turf Section and not the Core Manual (General Standards Section). There will be informative handouts and a couple of practice exams. The exam itself will not be offered after the class. It is offered at several technical colleges throughout the state. To register for the exam go to www.gapestexam.com. The program will be online via Zoom.

  • location_on McDonough, GA - (36.0 Miles)
• Aug 12 Lunch and Learn - Honey Tasting A discussion on how honey bees make honey, how to store it, and how different honeys taste. Includes a variety of honeys for participants to try.

  • location_on Griffin, GA - (19.0 Miles)
• Aug 12 Green Thumb Lecture-Common Sense Gardening Please join us in welcoming Dr. Allan Armitage! His new book, Common Sense Gardening, released in January, will be the focus of the evening. Come spend a fun-filled evening with Dr. Armitage and enjoy the opportunity to ask your gardening questions in person. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this is an event you won't want to miss!

  • location_on Bogart, GA - (78.0 Miles)