Forsyth County
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Boxwood hedges have been iconic features of gardens and landscapes for thousands of years, reportedly dating back to Egyptian gardens from 4000 BC. These evergreen hedges, clipped into boxy vertical and horizontal planes, form walls and borders in countless famous gardens and attractive foundation plantings for family homes. Boxwoods can live for a long time.…
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Guest Author: Cal Powell A program led by a researcher in the University of Georgia’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences is helping Georgia residents manage their diabetes. The Health Extension for Diabetes program ®, led by FACS faculty member Michelle Parisi, leverages the vast UGA Extension network and healthcare partners to deliver programming aimed at reducing complications from diabetes. The…
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Each summer, thousands of young people across Georgia pack their bags, hop on school buses, and head to one of the state’s five Georgia 4-H Centers for a week that often becomes a highlight of their childhood.
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As spring advances, I’ve heard and seen the return of many migratory birds. Bats are active as insects emerge from overwintering in the soil, leaflitter, rotting logs, hollow plant stems, and other hidey-holes. Frogs and toads are calling. The warmer temperatures also lure snakes from their tunnels, causing dismay for many people. Fear is a…
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This summer, Forsyth County 4-H is bringing excitement, education, and exploration to local youth through a series of unforgettable summer day camps that span across north Georgia—from the University of Georgia’s campus in Athens to the rivers of Dahlonega. Designed for students in 4th through 12th grades, these unique experiences are more than just fun—they…
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According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the United States has 45 million “birders” over the age of 16. If you’ve traveled at least one mile from home to watch birds, or if you’ve spent time trying to identify birds around your home, you qualify as a birder. Eighty-seven percent of birdwatchers fall into…
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As summer comes to a close, many families are spending this weekend preparing for the school year. If you are looking for fun, educational experiences for the young people in your life, look no further! Forsyth County 4-H is currently registering youth in Kindergarten-12th grade for many of the organization’s popular programs. Georgia 4-H is…
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