UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

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Upcoming Events

Calendar of Events

  • Sep 9 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.
    • Virtual Event
    • Lawrenceville, GA
  • Sep 10 Cobb County Food Preservation Workshop - Pepper Jelly Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. In this class, participants will make pepper jelly while learning safe, research-based methods for preparing jams and jellies using water-bath canning. Seating is limited.
    • Marietta, GA
  • Sep 11 - Sep 12 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
    • Hampton, GA
  • Sep 11 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program: Small Ruminant Production The Pike County Extension Office and Spalding County Extension Office are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program with a focus on sheep and goat nutrition, breeding, FAMACHA, and more! This course is specifically designed with beginners in mind, and anyone with an interest in small ruminant care is welcome to sign up. Course Details: Friday, Sept 11: Intro to small ruminants, breeds and selection, nutrition, and more Friday, Sept 18: Small ruminant health, breeding, and pest management Friday, Sept 25: Hands-on learning with body condition scoring, FAMACHA, and more Friday, Oct 2: Visit two small ruminant farms Friday, Oct 9: Small Business Management Course - Marketing, business planning, and more Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each session Cost: $80 per person (+ credit/debit card fees) and covers all materials; register by Friday, September 4th at 6:00 p.m. Contact: Brooklyne Wassel at brooklyne.wassel@uga.edu or 770-567-2010 Victoria Hull at visctoria.hull@uga.edu or 770-467-4225
    • Meansville, GA
  • Sep 12 - Sep 13 Mission Make-It: The Georgia 4-H Engineering Challenge Georgia 4-H provides this exciting opportunity for students to engage in the engineering design process, teamwork, critical thinking, and positive youth development! Mission Make-It includes 2 hands-on workshops, an exhibit opportunity for youth to showcase their prior work in the area of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), and a guest speaker! https://georgia4h.org/science-technology-engineering-math/mission-make-it/
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Sep 12 - Sep 13 4-H Day at UGA Football 4-H Event
    • Athens, GA
  • Sep 12 Canning Tomatoes - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to preserve tomatoes with a water-bath canner and how to plant and grow your own tomatoes at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA
  • Sep 14 Wildlife Identification Workshop Ever wondered what wildlife species live around your property—or what animal left those tracks, bones, or other signs behind? Join us for a hands-on wildlife identification class designed to help participants recognize common Georgia wildlife and better understand the animals they encounter. Participants will get up close with real wildlife skulls, skins, and other specimens while learning how physical characteristics such as teeth, skull shape, fur, and body structure can help identify different species. The class will also cover common wildlife signs and clues that can help you determine what animals are using your property. Whether you're a landowner, outdoor enthusiast, hunter, gardener, or simply curious about Georgia wildlife, this interactive class will give you practical skills for identifying the wildlife around you.
    • Covington, GA
  • Sep 17 - Sep 21 Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference The Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference (SRTLC) is a first-of-its-kind, multi-state 4-H conference created to bring together 4-H teens and adults to empower & inspire them to make a positive change across the southern region through youth-adult partnerships. Georgia 4-H participates as one of several host states for SRTLC each year. https://georgia4h.org/military-camps-and-events/southern-region-teen-leadership-conference/
    • Crossville, GA
  • Sep 17 Georgia Forage Conference Smart inputs build strong forage systems. Learn how at our inaugural event. Morning sessions will cover how to manage forages to prevent problems (typically weeds) in hay and livestock grazing systems. Afternoon sessions will demonstrate how to integrate economic and environmental sustainability into your resilient forage operation. Registration will open on August 1. Contact your local Extension office for more details.
    • Tifton, GA