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Sep 24 Discover Master Forager - 2025 Learn how to safely wild harvest with UGA Extension. This series will cover topics ranging from acorn processing to uses for herbaceous plants to a dye project. Become a Master Forager with a Hands-on 12 month series! Dates: - Wednesday, September 24, 2025* - Kick-off Program - Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - Wednesday, October 29, 2025* - November OFF - December OFF - Wednesday, January 28, 2026* - Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - Wednesday, March 25, 2026* - Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - Wednesday, May 27, 2026* - Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - Wednesday, July 29, 2026* - Graduation Times: * Full-day program 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Extension Site in Griffin or Meansville All other programs will be optional labs 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., locations TBA Deadline to register is Monday, September 22, 2025! Space is limited so register early! Must be 18 or older to participate!
- Griffin, GA - (83.0 Miles)
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Sep 24 Henry County Extension Master Naturalist Program Henry County Extension is sponsoring the Georgia Master Naturalist program this fall, which is a series of weekly programs with specific environmental topics that is hands-on environmental exploring habitats and ecosystems in Georgia and how human activity impacts on those environments. This program is a combination of lectures and both indoors and outdoors hands-on learning through field studies and relevant resources. An informed person can help make changes in their lives as well as their community and safeguard the environment. After completing this fun and interactive program, Georgia Master Naturalists are encouraged to share their knowledge with their communities by volunteering in local schools or nature centers. The program covers diverse topics such as insects and pollinators, geology, soil science, native and invasive plants, wildlife, stream ecology, and other topics. See attached agenda.
- McDonough, GA - (84.0 Miles)
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Sep 25 - Sep 26 State 4-H Forestry Field Day https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/forestry-judging-forestry-field-day/
- Griffin, GA - (83.0 Miles)
What is UGA Extension?
A partnership of the University of Georgia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. UGA Extension is on the forefront of food safety, technology, research, and education; keeping Georgia’s economy strong and making life better for Georgians.
UGA Extension Floyd County links the resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Floyd County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens. UGA Extension Floyd County helps the citizens of Floyd County by addressing the following initiatives:
- Family and Economic Well-Being
- Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
- Agriculture Programming and Research Opportunities
- Improving Nutrition, Diet and Health
- Water Quality
- Youth Leadership
- 4-H Youth Development Program
- Service Learning / Citizenship
Mission
To extend learning from the University of Georgia to the everyday lives of Georgians through current, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Our Promise
To provide practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future.
