Stephens County Extension / 4-H

08/20/2026

There are all sorts of pollinators at work in the garden! It looks like we will have great weather to enjoy together... meet us in the garden tomorrow (Friday, Aug 21st) at 10 am for the Pollinator Count and Celebration!

Meet us at the Native Pollinator Garden for our Pollinator Count as part of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census next Friday, August 21st at 10 am!!

🐝 We will learn about the 8 categories of pollinators and then count one pollinator plant for 15 minutes.

🍉 After our count, there will be refreshments, stickers, and certificates!

📋 The garden (pictured below) is located outside of the Chamber of Commerce downtown: 160 N Alexander St. Toccoa, GA

🌷 Call us with any questions at 706-779-5501. More information on the Great SE Pollinator Census can be found at gsepc.org

08/17/2026

LANDSCAPE DESIGN LUNCH & LEARN
Friday, September 11th from 11:30 am to 1 pm

🏡 Homeowners, join us for lunch and learn about landscape design principles, color in the landscape, and have the chance to work hands-on with a map of your property.

🌳 We will have Banks County Extension Agent, Joshua Lyon, there to provide landscape design inspiration and assistance. Fall is a great time to add more plants to your landscape, so come join us to get planning now!

🚨 View Details & Register by September 7th: tinyurl.com/landscapelunch

08/14/2026

Meet us at the Native Pollinator Garden for our Pollinator Count as part of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census next Friday, August 21st at 10 am!!

🐝 We will learn about the 8 categories of pollinators and then count one pollinator plant for 15 minutes.

🍉 After our count, there will be refreshments, stickers, and certificates!

📋 The garden (pictured below) is located outside of the Chamber of Commerce downtown: 160 N Alexander St. Toccoa, GA

🌷 Call us with any questions at 706-779-5501. More information on the Great SE Pollinator Census can be found at gsepc.org

08/03/2026

Happy August!

We've received numerous calls about yellow-legged hornets and european hornets. Learn the difference and check out the rest of The Dirt - August today: https://mailchi.mp/975e0e12732d/the-dirt-july-17007186

07/08/2026

Well Water Safety Program: July 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Join Madison County UGA Extension for an educational program about well water safety, water testing and treatment options.

Location: Madison County School System Agricultural Center
175 Hope Thompson Lane Danielsville, GA 30633

Register by calling 706-795-2281, emailing [email protected], scan the QR code or click this link https://forms.gle/LAJMo483JWS78Dr57

Registration closes at 5:00 PM on July 17, 2026

06/15/2026

SEED SAVING WORKSHOP - Thursday, June 18th, 11 am to noon!

🍅 Shop the Local Growers Market this Thursday morning at the Eastanollee Cannery, before heading down the hill to the Ferman Gregory Agriculture Center to learn to save seeds from the garden.

🥦 432 Eastanollee School Road Eastanollee, GA 30538

🍉 No cost, no registration required. Contact us if you have questions: 706-779-5501 or [email protected]

05/04/2026

The May edition of The Dirt is out now!

This month's Dirt includes our Top Tips for Controlling Pests in the Garden.

Read it all here: https://mailchi.mp/332fcbe39ce4/the-dirt-may

04/29/2026

So proud of our seniors!!

04/21/2026

💚 Volunteer Appreciation Week 💚

Thank you to our amazing Stephens County 4‑H Volunteers for sharing your time, talents, and hearts. Your dedication makes a lasting difference in the lives of our youth and our community!

04/17/2026

🌱Composting Class: Friday, May 1st at 10 am!

Composting is a great way to reuse kitchen and yard scraps. In this 1.5 hour class, you'll learn various composting methods and common mistakes to avoid. 🪱

View details and register here: tinyurl.com/compostwithus