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Welcome to Hart County
Hartwell Lake is one of the southeast's largest and most popular public recreation lakes. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1955 and 1963 as part of a flood control, hydropower and navigation project, authorized purposes now include recreation, water quality, water supply, and fish and wildlife management.
Each year, millions of people utilize the many public parks, marinas and campgrounds conveniently located around the lake to pursue a variety of outdoor recreational experiences-making Hartwell one of the most visited Corps lakes in the nation.
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Hart County Extension
Hart County Extension offers educational programs in the areas of agrilculture, leadership and citizenship for youth through Hart County 4-H, and food safety and nutrition information.?
海角官方首页 Extension operates through a unique partnership with Hart County, the University of Georgia, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Backed up by specialists and a network of resources, Extension Agents have been bringing research-based information to counties in Georgia since 1914.??
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Our Mission
We translate science of everyday living for farmers, families and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia.?
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Some of our most popular services include:
Health Programs like Walk Georgia
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Upcoming Events
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Oct 29 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 - (89.0 Miles)
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Oct 29 SAFE | Strengthening Awareness for Food Safety Emergencies Join us for a free interactive class designed to help you and your family stay prepared when emergencies strike. SAFE (Strengthening Awareness for Food Safety Emergencies) covers essential strategies for protecting your food and water supply during power outages, natural disasters, and other unexpected events. Participants will learn how to create an emergency food supply, practice safe water purification methods, and understand what foods to keep or toss after an emergency. The first 10 people to register will receive a complimentary Food Safety Preparedness Kit to take home. This class is open to the community and provides practical, research-based information to strengthen your confidence in handling food safety during emergencies.
- Conyers, GA - (78.0 Miles)
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Oct 30 Clarkesville Home Canning Class - Pumpkin Join us for one or all of our 2025 home canning classes. Each class will take place at the Habersham County Extension office, from 4pm-6:30pm. Your $30 registration fee includes all materials. You must pre-register, either online or by calling 706-754-2318. In this class we will PRESSURE CAN PUMPKIN.
- Clarkesville, GA - (42.0 Miles)
