Griffin Campus
Santa in the Garden
Come join Santa on Sunday, November 29, from 1 - 4 p.m. at the University of Georgia Griffin Campus Research & Education Garden. The Research & Education Garden is located west of the Griffin Campus on West Ellis Road.
A professional photographer will be there taking pictures, and packages will be available: 2 (5x7) and 8 wallets for $20.00 per package. Bring your children, grandchildren and pets to visit Santa!
All proceeds go to the Friends of the Garden to support the UGA Griffin Campus Research & Education Garden.
UGA Research & Education Garden - Griffin
Scarecrows in the Garden winners
Scarecrows were on display in the demonstration gardens area October 12 - 25, 2009 weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sundays October 18 & 25 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Winners of the Scarecrows in the Garden:
Most Creative - KeNEy the Explorer created by the Kids' Nature Exploration Committee
Funniest - the famous F.O. Tographer
Most Likely to scare crows - "BOM" created by Beck, Owen & Murray
Most Environmentally Friendly - Pumpkin Pie created by Plant Emporium
Most Representative of the Organization -Physical Planter created by the UGA Physical Plant
Best Elementary School/Kid produced - "Moore" Courageous, Never Scared Crow created by Moore Elementary Pre-K Class
Most Representative of a Company or Business - Miss Rela State created by Griffin Realty
Best Overall - Produce Pete created by the Fayette County Master Gardener Intern Class 2009
Honorable Mention - Ms. Flora Ann Fauna created by the Friends of the Garden
About the Griffin Campus
The Griffin Campus, one of the premier agricultural research centers in the region, addresses today's needs for research, extension and outreach, and teaching. The programs on the Griffin Campus focus on several areas including,
- Education
- Food safety and quality enhancement
- Biotechnology and genetics
- Crop and pest management
- Environment and natural resources
- Urban agriculture