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In this two-hour workshop, we’ll explore various aspects of Garden Journaling. We’ll start off with a fun activity of setting our gardening goals for the year, then advance to creating various pages in our garden journal. We’ll explore the various ways we can record the ‘happenings’ in our backyard. We will play with colored pencils…
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In this lunch & learn workshop, we’ll explore how municipal tree ordinances can protect trees and preserve urban forests. Other topics include the benefits of a community forest plan and where to start. Presented by Dave Long, Georgia Forestry Commission Urban and Community Forestry Specialist. Registration required:Call 770-387-5142 to register or email bartow.extension@uga.edu. $5 cash…
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Tree Boards are usually composed of a mix of private citizens and public employees whose task it is to support efforts to conserve and manage the community’s public trees. This Lunch & Learn will be presented by Seth Hawkins, Georgia Forestry Commission Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator. Registration required:Call 770-387-5142 to register or email bartow.extension@uga.edu.…
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This lunch & learn presentation focuses on the potential for lawn herbicides to affect non-target trees and woody ornamentals in landscape settings due to poor application choices by homeowners and professionals. This is an issue that is commonly encountered in the landscape and arboriculture industry, as seen by numerous plant samples submitted to local Extension…
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Explore the world of culinary herbs and spices. Learn how to pair various herbs and spices with meats, vegetables and baking. Taste the difference of adding herbs and spices to store bought foods. You will also learn about growing and keeping herbs for freshness and ways to preserve them for future use. REGISTRATION BEGINS 05/01/2026…
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Bring your garden to life indoors! Learn professional tips on harvesting your summer flowers and create your own eye-catching fresh seasonal flower arrangement to take home. REGISTRATION BEGINS 06/01/2026 Prepayment required:$20 cash, check, or credit card.Make checks out to “Bartow County Extension”.Call 770-387-5142 to register by phone or email bartow.extension@uga.edu.Space is limited. Workshop Location:Bartow County Extension…
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Bees, butterflies, wasps and flies. Learn about the pollinator families. Find out why Georgia leads in the yearly pollinator count. Learn how to attract pollinators to your garden. There will be several fun activities and if mother nature cooperates, maybe a few caterpillars to observe. This is a family-oriented workshop.children must be eight or older,…
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This workshop will be presented by Bartow County Extension Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, Paul Pugliese. The first hour of this workshop will be indoors at the The Pettit Environmental Preserve nature center and will cover the basics of tree identification with leaf samples. The second hour of the workshop will involve a two-mile native…
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The most popular workshop! A great way to get your holiday season started by learning the symbolism behind the different elements used to adorn homes during the holidays. Make your very own beautiful wreath for your home REGISTRATION BEGINS 10/01/2026 Prepayment required:$50 cash, check, or credit card. Make checks out to “Bartow County Extension”.Call 770-387-5142…
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