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Snakes are on the move
As Fall gears up there will be several changes to Georgia's snake population. Snakes are ectotherms and for the most part can not regulate their own body temperature very well. Movement is drastically effected by this need to regulate body temperature. Many species will go into estivation during the peak of summer. This is when it becomes too hot to move around comfortably. They will seek out a cool safe spot and wait for temperatures to cool down (sort of a reverse hibernation). September through mid October it will become cooler (high 60's,70's - low 80's) and these species will become more active. With this temperature change it will also get cool enough for more daytime movement and sun basking. Expect many of Georgia's snake species to increase activity. Expect more snake and human encounters!!
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VENOMOUS SNAKES OF GEORGIA offers FREE Snake Removal for Cherokee and Pickens County. 770-479-0329 office or 404-574-3185 cell.
Thanks to Venomous Snakes of Georgia for granting us permission to reproduce their newsletters on our WEB.
Office Hours
Our office is open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. We close for an hour during lunch, usually 12:15 - 1:15 PM.
Farmers Market News
Two more weeks of Farmers Market for this year . On October 30 will be the end of the Market party. Come and help us celebrate another wonderful season of local produce and crafts. Location is the park and ride lot at Lee Newton Park near the Chamber of Commerce building. For more details see Jasper Farmers Market on the Pickens County Master Gardener Web Site.
Master Gardener Training Applications Closed
We no longer are accepting applications for the January class. If you want to be put on our "interested" list we will contact you when the next class is scheduled. Call us at 706-253-8840. See the master Gardener Web page for information about the Training programs. Pickens Master Gardeners
4 H Horse Club Formed
The Pickens County 4 H Horse Club registration is closed for this year. If you would like to join the club next year call us and we will put you on our list for 2011. If you are interested in volunteering to help with the club, contact Alexis at alexis_laroche@yahoo.com. See the 4 H page for additional information. 4-H Youth Development at Pickens County Extension Office
