Events

  • Plant Sale!

    May 4th, 9:00AM-12:00PM (noon) at 325 Old Jesup Rd in Brunswick, GA 31525 This fundraiser is part of the Spring into Summer Makers Market at the Ballard Complex on May 4th. Money raised will go back into the Madge Merritt 4-H Teaching Garden where the sale is taking place. Come tour the garden, buy some…

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  • This August 18-19, you can participate in a citizen science project to help collect data on pollinators in the Southeast United States. Anyone can participate and it is designed for easy access. For the last several years, Georgia has been heading this data collection weekend. This year, we are excited to welcome North Carolina and…

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  • The Pollinator Steward Program is designed for those interested in protecting and providing for our insect pollinators. The course will be 28 hours of educational sessions spanning 4 days. During this course, you will learn about Native Bees, Butterflies, Honeybees, other pollinators, and how to build a pollinator friendly habitat. We will have a field…

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  • Upcoming Events!

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    UGA Extension Based Events These are some upcoming events from around the state. Read the descriptions for each item for more information. If you are interested in finding more events hosted by UGA Extension, you can find a full list from our Calendar here. Insect Allies: Predators and Parasitoids in the Garden Farm Stress Summit…

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  • Flyer with photo of farm, crop rows and barns. Provides information about the New & Beginning Farmer Resources hosted by State Executive Director Arthur Tripp. March 23 from 1:00-4:00 at 316 River Rd in Athens, GA.

    United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA) is hosting a New & Beginning Farmer Resources Workshop. At this event, you will learn about federal programs you can use to receive resources, potential funding, and additional support. This event will take place Thursday March 23, 2023 from 1:00-4:00. There is a virtual option…

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