Lincoln County UGA Extension

06/09/2026

🌸 Flowers & Friends was a blooming success! 🌸

Today, our 4-H'ers learned all about floral arrangements and cut flowers. They had the opportunity to explore the basics of floral design and then put their creativity to work by creating their very own flower arrangements!

A special thank you to Miss Aubrey Welch, a student at UGA, for sharing her knowledge and passion for floral design with our group. Aubrey has been involved in floral design classes and has discovered a true love for working with flowers. We appreciate her taking the time to teach and inspire our 4-H'ers!

We also collected canned goods and non-perishable food items that will be donated to the Lincoln County Food Pantry this week. Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped support families in our community. Your generosity is making a difference!

🌼 Learning, creating, and giving back — that's what 4-H is all about! 🌼

06/09/2026

Join us this summer for our Sustainable Landscape Series, a three-part educational program designed to help you create attractive, environmentally friendly landscapes that support wildlife, conserve resources, and thrive in Georgia’s climate.
Whether you're looking to reduce maintenance, attract beneficial insects, or better manage stormwater on your property, this series has something for you!

Program Schedule:

Native Plants
June 30 | 6:00 PM
Learn how native plants can reduce maintenance, support local wildlife, and add year-round beauty to your landscape. We'll discuss plant selection, site preparation, and how to incorporate native species into existing landscapes.

Pollinators
July 7 | 6:00 PM
Discover how to create a pollinator-friendly yard that supports our pollinators. Learn which plants provide the best food and habitat throughout the year.

Rain Gardens
July 14 | 6:00 PM
Explore how rain gardens can help manage stormwater runoff, reduce erosion, and add beauty to your landscape. We'll cover design basics, plant selection, and installation tips.

Cost:
• $5 per individual session
• $15 for the complete three-part series

Location:
Wilkes County Extension Office
23 E. Court Street, Room 109
Washington, GA

Registration Required
Register here: https://uga.questionpro.com/t/AcWRAZ9BeL

Attend one topic that interests you or join us for the full series to learn how native plants, pollinators, and rain gardens work together to create a beautiful, resilient, and sustainable landscape.

For questions, contact the Wilkes County Extension Office at 706-678-2332 or [email protected].

06/08/2026

What a fun Friday at Lake Dayz & Sun Rayz! ☀️🌊⛳🍦

Our 4-H'ers had an amazing day enjoying the lake, playing putt-putt, cooling off with ice cream, and making lots of new friends along the way. Summer is always better when it's spent outdoors having fun and building friendships!

We are so thankful for the opportunity to partner with Wilkes County 4-H for this event each year. It’s always a great experience to bring our counties together, allowing youth to connect, make memories, and enjoy the best parts of summer.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fantastic day at the lake! We can't wait for more summer fun ahead! 💚🍀

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

This past week, Lincoln County Extension was proud to be a part of the Lincoln/Wilkes Farm Safety Camp! 🚜☀️

Students spent the day learning valuable safety skills through hands-on activities and demonstrations. Topics included fire safety, gun safety, bus safety, boating safety, electrical safety, lawn mower safety, and first aid. Participants also had the opportunity to see fascinating reptiles and birds of prey up close!

It was a great day filled with learning, fun, and important lessons that will help keep our youth safe both on and off the farm.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible and to the students who came ready to learn! 💚🍀

06/01/2026

Can you tell a venomous snake from a harmless look-alike?

Join us for a presentation on identifying Georgia’s venomous snakes. We'll cover key identification features, common misconceptions, and what to do if you encounter a snake around your home or property.

Whether you're a homeowner, outdoor enthusiast, or just curious about Georgia's wildlife, this program will help you feel more confident when it comes to snake identification.

📅 June 25, 2026
⏰ 6PM EST
📍 Lincoln County Agriculture Center (2080 Rowland York Rd, Lincolnton GA).

Register by visiting https://uga.questionpro.com/t/Ab98TZ88Vk or calling 706-359-3233.

UGA Extension is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact our office at least two weeks prior to the program date.

05/26/2026

🐴 Don't miss our June edition of the Equine Exchange Lunch and Learn! This FREE and VIRTUAL program covers timely topics in equine care and management.

📆 June 1, 2026 | 12–1 PM EST

Choosing a horse feed can feel overwhelming when every bag claims to be the “best.” Join us to learn how to read and interpret feed tags, compare products beyond the marketing, and make more informed feeding decisions for your horse.

The Equine Exchange occurs one Monday each month at 12 PM EST, with sessions recorded for those who cannot attend live.

Register here: https://uga.questionpro.com/t/Ab98TZ7qGt

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
or call 706-359-3233.
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An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation in order to participate in or receive the benefit of a service, program, or activity of UGA, or if you desire more information, please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to this program

05/20/2026

☀️ LINCOLN COUNTY 4-H — JUNE 4-H SUMMER PROGRAMS! ☀️

Attention parents of Rising 4th–12th Grade Students!
Here is the complete information for our upcoming summer events.

🚨 REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY (THURSDAY, MAY 21st)! 📞 Call to Register: 706-359-3233
💻 Stay Connected: Follow us on Facebook @ Lincoln County UGA Extension

📅 June Event Details & Schedule

🌊 Lake Dayz & Sun Rayz
Date: June 5th
Location: Elijah Clark State Park
Time: 11:00 - 4:00
Registration Fee: $20
Details: Putt-Putt and Ice Cream Included! Cool down with a swim in the lake. Ice cream treat! Play a round of putt-putt.
⚠️ Must bring lunch from home! Lunch is not provided!

🌸 Flowers & Friends
Date: June 9th
Location: 4-H Office
Time: 1:00 - 2:30
Registration Fee: 2 Non-Perishable Items/Canned Goods
Details: Floral design basics. Explore different types of flowers and how to care for them. Create and take home your own beautiful floral arrangement!

🍓 Double Branches Farm
Date: June 15th
Location: Double Branches Farm
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Registration Fee: $20
Details: Spend the day on a local farm learning about agriculture. Pick your own fresh berries straight from the field. Enjoy hands-on experiences and time outdoors. Outdoor fun!
⚠️ Must bring lunch from home! Lunch is not provided!

🚗 TRANSPORTATION NOTE For summer programs held off-site from the 4-H office, students must be dropped off and picked up at the program location (such as Elijah Clark State Park & Double Branches Farm). All other programs will take place at the 4-H office.

05/19/2026

Last night, we had the opportunity to recognize our incredible 4-H’ers who have represented Lincoln County 4-H in competitions and events throughout the year. It was a special evening celebrating their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments.
Watching these students grow, challenge themselves, and step outside their comfort zones has been so rewarding. I can’t wait to see this group continue to flourish in their next chapter while staying involved in 4-H and all the opportunities it has to offer. We are so proud of each and every one of them! 💚🍀

05/18/2026

This weekend, we celebrated our Lincoln County 4-H Shotgun Team with an awards ceremony and Family Fun Day Shoot! It was a great day spent recognizing a season full of hard work, dedication, growth, and success.

A huge thank you goes out to our volunteer coaches who invest so much time and effort into these athletes and help make this program possible. We are also so grateful for the families who have supported our team all season long—your encouragement and commitment means so much.

A special thank you to the Norman family for allowing us to practice at their facility. We are incredibly grateful to have such an amazing place to use that helps support and serve our youth throughout the season.

We are incredibly proud of these youth and all they have accomplished this year. We’re already looking forward to next season and another great year with Lincoln County 4-H Shotgun!