UGA Extension Chatham County

11/15/2024

If you are interested in a fulfilling career with UGA Extension, take a look at our open Expanded Food and Nutrition Program Agent position!

05/16/2024

We are so grateful for our Chatham Master Gardener Extension Volunteers! These dedicated volunteers have gone above and beyond to teach the students at J.G. Smith Elementary about plants, insects, gardening, & the environment. Way to go!

Georgia Master Gardener Program

05/08/2024

Would you like to share food safety, and nutritional tips and present food demonstrations with the public? We looking for a fun, innovative, people person! Join our Expanded Food Nutrition Education team today! Apply online at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/360929

04/04/2024

You will be introduced to the six principles to help turn a dream of home ownership into a reality. Setting goals, evaluating credit scores/reports, developing a budget, determining your saving habits, exploring options and shopping for a home will be discussed. Participants will earn the Homebuyer Education Certificate after participating in the 3 sessions and learn more about the Georgia Dream Homeownership Program.

Pre-Registration Required, https://form.jotform.com/240954128389163

03/19/2024

Egg-stra Care for Spring Celebrations - Egg Safety

02/26/2024

Would you like to share food safety and nutritional tips and present food demonstrations with the public? We are looking for a fun, innovative people person! Join our Expanded Food Nutrition Education team today! Apply online at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/360929

11/28/2023

Hope to see you there! ❄️ https://coastalbg.uga.edu/holiday-lights/

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10/09/2023

We are accepting applications for the 2024 Master Gardener Training Course through November 1st, 2023. Apply now to join our network of volunteer educators and grow with us!🌱

The Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program connects University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, plant enthusiasts, and communities across the state. Master Gardeners teach community members how to use plants and gardening to improve their environment, personal health, and quality of life. In Chatham County, Master Gardeners research and answer plant-related questions, develop and deliver horticultural presentations to various audiences, maintain and utilize demonstration gardens throughout the county, and much more.

The training course prepares interested volunteers for their role. Topics include soils, plant biology, native plants, vegetable gardening, integrated pest management, and more. Lectures and hands-on labs are taught by local experts, including horticulturists, arborists, university professors, experienced Master Gardeners, and Extension professionals.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, located at 2 Canebrake Rd. in Savannah, GA. Class begins January 24th, 2024 and meets weekly through May 15th, 2024. The course fee of $275.00 includes all materials for the 17-week course, including a copy of the 8th Edition Georgia Master Gardener Handbook.

For more information and to download the application packet, please visit

Now accepting applications for the 2023 Chatham Training Course!

10/09/2023

A Community Needs Survey has been setup for residents to share comments on housing, homelessness, and non-housing community development needs.

By participating, you will help the City identify needs and priorities for the 2024 One Year Action Plan.

You can find a link to the survey by visiting www.savannahga.gov/2024community.

10/04/2023

07/26/2023

Jackie Ogden, our own Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, will present on how to preserve food for you and your family at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens on Saturday, September 9th. 🍅 This is an installment in the Gardens' Backyard Skills for Southern Gardeners series.

Participants will receive UGA food preservation publications, recipes, and research-based food safety information for home canning, freezing, and drying foods.

Backyard Skills for Southern Gardeners: Preserving Foods Safely
Saturday, September 9th, 2023 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
2 Canebrake Rd, Savannah GA 31419
Registration is $15 per person, and space in the class is limited. Visit this link to register today:

Preserving Food Safely Saturday, September 9th 11:00 - 1:00 pm Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens Frank Williams Classroom