Whitfield County Extension & 4-H

06/16/2026

THIS SATURDAY! Salsa Canning Class!

We're getting spicy this Saturday! Join us at the Whitfield County Extension office for a hands-on salsa making class.

Registration is $25 and includes all the supplies you'll need to make and take home your own jar of salsa. Registration is required, and seating is limited.

🍅Salsa Canning Class: June 20th at 10:00am

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/WhitfieldFoodPres
University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Whitfield County Extension office at (706) 278-8207 or [email protected] at least three weeks prior to the program date.

06/10/2026

Wahsega Fun Day.

06/01/2026

Join us for our June food preservation and gardening workshops!

This month, we're canning salsa and strawberry jam. Each class is $25. Registration is required, and seating is limited.

🍅Salsa Canning Class: June 20th at 10:00am
🍓Strawberry Jam Canning Class: June 25th at 5:30pm

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/WhitfieldFoodPres

University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Whitfield County Extension office at (706) 278-8207 or [email protected] at least three weeks prior to the program date.

05/29/2026

🌸🐝 4‑H Busy Bees & Blooms Day! 🐝🌸

📅 July 1st
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💲 $35 (lunch included)
👧🧒 Grades 4th–12th

Get ready for a sweet day of discovery and summer fun! 🍯🌼
Join us as we explore the fascinating world of pollination and pollinators—from buzzing bees to blooming flowers. We’ll visit a local flower farm where you’ll enjoy a hands-on pick‑your‑own floral arrangement experience to take home!

🏊 Then, we’ll cool off with an afternoon of swimming at the LaFayette Pool—the perfect way to end the day!

🌟 Don’t miss this exciting mix of learning, creativity, and summer fun—sign up today!

Link to register in comments.

05/28/2026

🌲 4‑H Forestry Day! 🌲

📅 June 30th
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💲 $15
👧🧒 Grades 4th–12th

Get ready to explore the great outdoors! 🌿

Join us for a hands-on day all about forestry, one of Georgia’s most valuable natural resources.
🌳 Identify different tree species
🧭 Learn navigation skills
🤝 Build teamwork while exploring nature

With the outdoors as our classroom, this day will be full of learning, adventure, and fun!
🥪 Please bring a sack lunch.
👉 Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn and explore with 4‑H—sign up today!
Register link in the comments.

05/27/2026

🌟 4‑H Teen Leadership Day! 🌟

📅 June 24th
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💲 $5 (lunch included)
👧🧒 Grades 7th–12th

Ready to step up and lead? 💪

If you’re interested in becoming a 4‑H Teen Leader, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about leadership, teamwork, and how to guide others in a fun and supportive environment!
We’ll spend the day building leadership skills—and then celebrate with a trip to Dave & Buster’s in Chattanooga! 🎮

💰 Please bring your own game money (it’s Double Play Wednesday!)
👉 Don’t miss out on this exciting day of growth, fun, and leadership—sign up now!

Link to register in comments.

05/26/2026

🌊⚾ 4‑H SUMMER FUN DAYS ARE NEXT WEEK! ⚾🌊
Looking for something exciting, educational, and full of fun? Join us for TWO unforgettable 4‑H day trips next week! Spots are limited—don’t wait to sign up!

🌊 4-H2O Day 🌊
📅 June 2 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Fort Mountain State Park
💲 $15 (lunch included)
👧🧒 Grades 4th–8th
Dive into a day of discovery as we explore water and the science behind it! Participants will enjoy hands-on, water-based science activities, plus fishing and swimming in the beautiful outdoors. It’s the perfect mix of learning, adventure, and summer fun!

⚾ Rome Emperors Day ⚾
📅 June 3 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💲 $25 (lunch included)
👧🧒 Grades 4th–12th
Play ball! Start the day with our Adopt‑a‑Mile service project, then head to the stadium to cheer on the Rome Emperors. Bring your team spirit for a home run day of service, baseball, and fun with friends!

🎉 Don’t miss out—join 4‑H for an action-packed start to your summer!
📣 Secure your spot today and be part of the fun!

Link to register in comments.

05/22/2026

🦋✨ Butterfly Update! ✨🦋
Big excitement in our butterfly project—we’ve officially reached the wow moment… METAMORPHOSIS! 🎉
Our little caterpillars have completed their incredible journey and emerged as beautiful butterflies! 🐛➡️🦋 Watching this transformation has been nothing short of magical, and such a great reminder of how amazing nature can be.

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

Canning season is here! Are you ready?

As we head into harvest season, now is the perfect time to make sure your pressure canner is safe and ready to use! Properly functioning equipment is essential for safely preserving your homegrown foods.

UGA Extension offers FREE pressure canner inspections and dial gauge testing to help ensure accuracy and food safety.

Dial gauges should be tested prior to each canning season. Call today to schedule an appointment with Ella to get your canner checked before the busy season begins!
📞 (706) 278-8207📧[email protected]