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Upcoming Events
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Sep 3 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 - (68.0 Miles)
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Sep 4 - Sep 5 Forestry Field Day, Northeast District https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/forestry-judging-forestry-field-day/
- Athens, GA - (86.0 Miles)
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Sep 4 Budgeting 101 This FREE class is offered as guidance to learn how to build your budget and increase your financial capability. Learn Strategies to keep your expenses within your means and build your savings. Pre-registration is required for this class and ends the day before scheduled day.
- Ellijay, GA - (40.0 Miles)
Extension News
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Takeaways Manpreet Singh, previously the head of the University of Georgia Department of Food Science and Technology (FST), began a new role as associate dean in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Sept. 1. The newly elevated associate dean role expands responsibilities to include graduate education, faculty affairs and key strategic initiatives for the […]
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Takeaways The cotton jassid, Amrasca biguttula, also known as the two-spot cotton leafhopper, was first detected on okra in early July in Seminole County, which perches at Georgia’s far southwestern border abutting Florida and Alabama. Within weeks, the pest had spread north from Florida and surged across most of Georgia’s cotton-producing counties. New pest to […]