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The Effingham County Extension Office delivers educational programming for the citizens of Effingham in the areas of

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • 4-H Youth Development 
  • Family and Consumer Sciences

The UGA Extension mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families. 


Upcoming Events

  • Jun 18 4-H Summer Program - Hope Ranch and Warnell Center Join us for an exciting day of fun and education at Hope Ranch petting zoo and Warnell Forest Education Center! Transportation and lunch included. Open for 4th-6th grade 4-H members. Participants will need to complete a Georgia 4-H Medical Form and Code of Conduct. Forms can be found at www.ugaextension.org/effingham.
    • Springfield, GA
  • Jul 6 Meet Me In The Garden Please join the Glynn County Master Gardener Volunteers at the Madge Merritt 4-H Teaching Garden! On the first Saturday of each month, they will host a brief educational presentation, tours of the research plots, and field any questions that you may have about your own lawn and garden! Bring along pictures to help them see the issues you are facing. If you have any questions, you may reach out to 912-554-7577 or glynnmgev@uga.edu Topics will be updated as they are assigned. May change throughout. Follow our Facebook event page to stay up-to-date
    • Brunswick, GA - (90.0 Miles)
  • Jul 9 4-H Summer Program - UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium Join us for an exciting trip to UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium and explore and learn about the coastal ecology and wildlife at the aquarium and interactive exhibits. Transportation and lunch included. Open for 4th-6th grade 4-H members. Participants will need to complete a Georgia 4-H Medical Form and Code of Conduct. Forms can be found at www.ugaextension.org/effingham.
    • Springfield, GA
  • Jul 11 4-H Summer Program - Jacksonville Zoo Join us for an exciting trip to the Jacksonville Zoo! Where we will get to explore and learn about a variety of animals and their habitats. Transportation and lunch is included in the cost of the trip. Open for 4th-6th grade 4-H members. Certified High School Teen Leaders needed -- call the 4-H office to sign-up. ALL Participants will need to complete a Georgia 4-H Medical Form and Code of Conduct. Forms can be found at www.ugaextension.org/effingham.
    • Springfield, GA
  • Jul 15 4-H Summer Program - Splash in the Boro Join us for an exciting trip to Splash in the Boro waterpark for a fun day before school starts back. Transportation and lunch included. Open for 4th-12th grade 4-H members. Participants will need to complete a Georgia 4-H Medical Form and Code of Conduct. Forms can be found at www.ugaextension.org/effingham.
    • Springfield, GA
  • Aug 6 Meet Me In The Garden Please join the Glynn County Master Gardener Volunteers at the Madge Merritt 4-H Teaching Garden! On the first Saturday of each month, they will host a brief educational presentation, tours of the research plots, and field any questions that you may have about your own lawn and garden! Bring along pictures to help them see the issues you are facing. If you have any questions, you may reach out to 912-554-7577 or glynnmgev@uga.edu Topics will be updated as they are assigned. May change throughout. Follow our Facebook event page to stay up-to-date
    • Brunswick, GA - (90.0 Miles)
  • Sep 6 Meet Me In The Garden Please join the Glynn County Master Gardener Volunteers at the Madge Merritt 4-H Teaching Garden! On the first Saturday of each month, they will host a brief educational presentation, tours of the research plots, and field any questions that you may have about your own lawn and garden! Bring along pictures to help them see the issues you are facing. If you have any questions, you may reach out to 912-554-7577 or glynnmgev@uga.edu Topics will be updated as they are assigned. May change throughout. Follow our Facebook event page to stay up-to-date
    • Brunswick, GA - (90.0 Miles)
  • Oct 6 Meet Me In The Garden Please join the Glynn County Master Gardener Volunteers at the Madge Merritt 4-H Teaching Garden! On the first Saturday of each month, they will host a brief educational presentation, tours of the research plots, and field any questions that you may have about your own lawn and garden! Bring along pictures to help them see the issues you are facing. If you have any questions, you may reach out to 912-554-7577 or glynnmgev@uga.edu Topics will be updated as they are assigned. May change throughout. Follow our Facebook event page to stay up-to-date
    • Brunswick, GA - (90.0 Miles)
  • Nov 6 Meet Me In The Garden Please join the Glynn County Master Gardener Volunteers at the Madge Merritt 4-H Teaching Garden! On the first Saturday of each month, they will host a brief educational presentation, tours of the research plots, and field any questions that you may have about your own lawn and garden! Bring along pictures to help them see the issues you are facing. If you have any questions, you may reach out to 912-554-7577 or glynnmgev@uga.edu Topics will be updated as they are assigned. May change throughout. Follow our Facebook event page to stay up-to-date
    • Brunswick, GA - (90.0 Miles)
  • Dec 6 Meet Me In The Garden Please join the Glynn County Master Gardener Volunteers at the Madge Merritt 4-H Teaching Garden! On the first Saturday of each month, they will host a brief educational presentation, tours of the research plots, and field any questions that you may have about your own lawn and garden! Bring along pictures to help them see the issues you are facing. If you have any questions, you may reach out to 912-554-7577 or glynnmgev@uga.edu Topics will be updated as they are assigned. May change throughout. Follow our Facebook event page to stay up-to-date
    • Brunswick, GA - (90.0 Miles)
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