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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

  • Mar 19 S.T.E.M Club | March Join us for some science experiments!
    • Springfield, GA
  • Mar 23 - Mar 24 Cloverleaf Project Achievement - Bacon County - 4th - 6th Grades Public speaking/presentation contest for 4th-6th grade 4-H members. 4-H'ers find their "spark" through project-based learning in more than 58 categories of interest.
    • Alma, GA - (89.0 Miles)
  • Apr 16 - Apr 17 Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Toombs 4-H Event
    • Lyons, GA - (59.0 Miles)
  • 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! 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 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. Transportation and lunch is 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
  • 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
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