2011 Master Gardener Course offered

It is time to sign up for the awesome Master Gardener Course Training!

You can find an application and other information here.

• Application - Due Friday, January 7th, 2011, 4 P.M. - Sign up early!!!
• Press Release
• Flyer
• Schedule of Classes

In short, you will receive 12 weeks of training to help you understand horticulture, gardening, soils, plants, etc better. I hope you will join us as we have a fun time learning and supporting the community with our knowledge.

Wildlife Food Plot Field Day Preview + Research - UGA Thomas County Extension

University of Georgia Thomas County Ag Extension Agent R.J. Byrne discusses the upcoming wildlife food plot field day to be held in 2011.

Visit http://flgagmus.eventbrite.com to register for this field day and others that are part of the 2010/11 FL/GA Game Management Field Update Series.

24 different food plot mixes have been planted to help you view how these different mixes perform in our environment.

Need some info on planting wildlife food plots?

Visit - http://www.ugaextension.com/thomas/anr/index.html#wildlife - for more information on food plots.

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Aquatic Plant Control Training, Tifton, GA

Needing some tips on how to control that pond weed? Or should I say pond weeds?

Below is some information on an upcoming workshop with Dr. Gary Burtle, University of Georgia Pond specialist. Just contact him for any information.

Aquatic weed control will be discussed in a classroom setting. Aquatic plants will be identified, using samples. Herbicide applicators, pond owners and county agents are asked to bring weed and water samples for examination and demonstration. 4 hours of aquatic herbicide applicator credit, category 26, have been applied for.

Program for Aquatic Plant Control Workshop

Date: December 17, 2010

Location: Blackshank Farm Meeting Room, off N. Carpenter Road, Tifton, GA

Contact: Gary Burtle, gburtle@uga.edu, 229-386-3364

Registration Fee: $10.00 fee is requested to cover a box lunch for all participants and literature handouts. A powerpoint presentation will be made during the lunch period.

Agenda:

10:00 AM Aquatic plant identification and invasive aquatic plant species

11:00 AM Chemical control of aquatic plants, new chemical labels

12:00 PM Lunch

12:30 PM Effective aquatic chemical application

1:00 PM Safety in aquatic chemical application

1:30 PM Alternatives to chemical control of aquatic plants

2:00 PM Exotic or invasive aquatic animals

2:30 PM Fish toxicants for pond fish population renovation

3:00 PM Adjourn

2010-11 FL-GA GAME MANAGEMENT UPDATE SERIES

A program for landowners, managers, outdoors men and women and others interested in game habitat management, hunting, and best natural resource management practices brought to you by Leon and Thomas County Extension Offices.

Register online at http://flgagmus.eventbrite.com
All information such as maps, schedules, etc, will be on the registration site.

10 September, 2010: White-tailed Deer Management, Taylor County Extension Office, Perry, FL

22 October, 2010: Vegetation Management for Upland Wildlife, Jones Ecological Center at Ichaway Plantation, Baker County, Newton, GA

4 February, 2011:Financing Conservation on Private Lands, Leon County Extension Office, Tallahassee, FL

18 March, 2011: Nuisance Animal Control, Trulock Plantation, Thomas County, GA

1 April, 2011: Wildlife Food Plots, Alford Greenway, Leon County, FL

29 April, 2011: Vegetation Management for Upland Wildlife, Dixie Plantation, Jefferson County, Monticello, FL

13 May, 2011: Balancing Timber & Wildlife for Upland Game, Cobey Property, Gadsden County, FL

Contact Thomas County Extension Office (229.225.4130) or Leon County Extension Office (850-606-5200) or visit the registration site if you have any questions.

2010-2011 FL-GA Game Management Update Series

Game Management Update Series - Register on-line, no registration on-site. Click here to visit registration site.

• White-tailed Deer Management - Perry, FL - September 10, 2010
• Vegetation Management for Upland Wildlife - Baker County, GA - October 20, 2010
• Financing Conservation on Private Lands - Tallahassee, FL - February 4, 2011
• Nuisance Animals - Thomas County, GA - March 18, 2011
• Wildlife Food Plots - Tallahassee, FL - April 1, 2011
• Vegetation Management for Upland Wildlife - Jefferson County, FL - April 29, 2011
• Balancing Timber and Wildlife for Upland Game - Gadsden County, FL - May 13, 2011
  

2010 GA-FL Sport Fish Pond Management Workshop

Time for the 2010 GA-FL Sport Fish Pond Management Workshop.
Come learn more about management of your pond for fishing!

Spend a day learning and understanding pond biology and proper management techniques from experts in the field. This program is for all pond owners, managers, and others interested in pond management, fishing, and the best natural resource management practices.

Topics and Demonstrations include:
· Water Quality
· Choosing a Fish Stocking Program
· Beaver Control Methods
· Weed ID and Management
· Pond Liming and Fertilization Methods
· Pond Shocking

Where: Bear Creek Education Forest
8125 Pat Thomas Parkway
Quincy, Florida 32351

When: Friday, August 27th, 9 A.M. to 1 P.M.

Cost: $25 by August 25th. Includes meal and a workbook. Pre-registration Required.


Register online at http://2010sfpmw.eventbrite.com/

New food business workshop set

Have you always wanted to market a family heirloom recipe or a new creation from your own kitchen? If so, a one-day workshop at the University of Georgia may teach you how to make your culinary dreams come true. The Starting a New Food Business in Georgia workshop is set for April 27 in Athens, Ga.

Click on the link below for more info:
http://georgiafaces.caes.uga.edu/index.cfm?public=viewStory&pk_id=3757

2010 FL-GA Game Management Update Series: Food Plot Management: Cool Season Forages Aucilla Plantation - Thomas County, GA Friday, April 2, 2010

Tickets online: Cool Season Forages Update

2010 FL - GA Game Management Update Series:
Food Plot Management:
Cool Season Forages April 2, 2010

SCHEDULE

8:30 am - Registration
9:00 am -Field demo presentations start
12:30 pm - Program Concludes with Lunch

A program for landowners, managers, outdoors men and women and others interested in game habitat management, hunting, and best natural resource management practices.

TOPICS
1. View 30 different mature cool season forages and blends
2. Planning your food plots for summer and fall
3. Recommended warm season forages for SW GA and NW FL
4. Planning food plots for maximum benefit
5. Tips on preparing food plots this Spring

LOCATION & PARKING
Aucilla Plantation
805 Coffee Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
Signs will be posted to guide you to the entrance
View the map on the right for directions

MORE INFORMATION
Contact the Thomas County Extension office at 229.225.4130 or the Leon County Extension office at 850.606.5200.

2010 FL-GA Game Management Update Series: Food Plot Management: Cool Season Forages Aucilla Plantation - Thomas County, GA Friday, April 2, 2010

REGISTER ONLINE:
http://gameupdateseries.eventbrite.com/

SCHEDULE

8:30 am - Registration
9:00 am -Field demo presentations start
12:30 pm - Program Concludes with Lunch

A program for landowners, managers, outdoors men and women and others interested in game habitat management, hunting, and best natural resource management practices.

TOPICS
1. View 30 different mature cool season forages and blends
2. Planning your food plots for summer and fall
3. Recommended warm season forages for SW GA and NW FL
4. Planning food plots for maximum benefit
5. Tips on preparing food plots this Spring

LOCATION & PARKING
Aucilla Plantation
805 Coffee Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
Signs will be posted to guide you to the entrance
View the map on the right for directions

FEES
We cannot process online registration after 3 pm two days before the event.
"New participants" - are $25.00 + fee and have never attended a 2009 FL-GA Game Management Series Event.
"Previous participants" - are $5.00 + fee and have attended a 2009 FL-GA Game Management Series Event.

PAYMENT METHODS
We accept most major credit cards through this site.
To pay by check, choose "pay by other methods" under the "Order Now" button.
If paying by check, please mail your check to the address below by March 26, 2010 in order for it to be processed.

Thomas County Extension Office
Attn: 2010 Game Management
PO BOX 49
Thomasville, GA 31799

You may also drop a check payment in person at Thomas County Extension office (229.225.4130) or Leon County Extension Office (850.606.5200) before Noon on April 1st, 2010.

NEW PARTICIPANTS and PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS

New participants have not attended any 2009 FL-GA Game Management Series Events.
Only previous participants of the 2009 FL-GA Game Management Series should register at the "previous participants" rate.
New participants who register at the "previous participants" rate will be billed for the difference.

NOTES

Pre-registration required
Bring your own camp chair as we will be in the field the whole demo time.
Pre-registration required. No registration on site.
Maps to event sites will be on website.
Registration is limited.

CANCELLATION FEE

Cancellation policy: if you need to cancel your reservation, you must call the Thomas County Extension office by 12:00 noon on the Monday preceding the program in order to receive a refund. The Thomas County Extension office number is 229.225.4130.

MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Thomas County Extension office at 229.225.4130 or the Leon County Extension office at 850.606.5200.

Game Mngt Update Series # 7 - Food Plot and Vegetation Management

Announcing the 2009 FL-GA GAME MANAGEMENT UPDATE SERIES: FOOD PLOT AND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT at Aucilla Plantation - Thomas County, GA - brought to you by University of Georgia Thomas County Extension and University of Florida Leon County Extension.

A program for landowners, managers, outdoors men and women and others interested in game habitat management, hunting, and best natural resource management practices. ***** CFE Credit!!! *****

Download a flyer

Pre-registration required
No Registration on site
Bring your own camp chair
Cost: $25
Friday, November 6th

Topics:
1. Weed identification, management and importance
2. Basic soil science and soil management
3. Pesticides and herbicides
4. Food plot establishment with different soils and treatments
5. Managing native vegetation
6. Food Plot Herbicide trial
7. View 30+ different food plot mixes

Register On-line or Call
For information, including registration, contact either:

Dr. Bill Giuliano
UF/IFAS Dept. of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
352-846-0575, docg@ufl.edu
http://www.wec.ufl.edu/wildlifeupdates/

Will Sheftall
Leon County Extension Agent
850-606-5200, sheftallw@leoncountyfl.gov
http://leon.ifas.ufl.edu

R.J. Byrne
Thomas County Extension Agent
229-225-4130, rjbyrne@uga.edu
www.thomascountyextension.com

Register on-line at sites listed above.
Pre-registration required. No registration on site.
Maps to event sites will be on website.
Registration is limited.

White Tail Deer Management Program

2009 FL-GA
GAME MANAGEMENT UPDATE SERIES
WHITE TAIL DEER MANAGEMENT
Myrtlewood Plantation - Thomasville, GA

A program for landowners, managers,
outdoors men and women and others interested in game habitat management, hunting, and best natural resource management practices.


Pre-registration required
No Registration on site
Bring your own camp chair
Cost: $25
Friday, September 25th


Register On-line
For information, including registration, contact:
Dr. Bill Giuliano
UF/IFAS Dept. of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
352-846-0575, docg@ufl.edu
http://www.wec.ufl.edu/wildlifeupdates/

Will Sheftall
Leon County Extension Agent
850-606-5200, sheftallw@leoncountyfl.gov
http://leon.ifas.ufl.edu

R.J. Byrne
Thomas County Extension Agent
229-225-4130, rjbyrne@uga.edu
www.thomascountyextension.com

Register on-line at sites listed above.
Pre-registration required. No registration on site.
Maps to event sites will be on website.
Registration is limited.


Schedule:
8:30 – Check-in, refreshments
9:00 – Field demo presentations
10:45 – Break
11:00 – Barn presentations
12:30 – Lunch
1:00 – Adjourn


Topics:
1. New food plot variety recommendations
2. Deer exclusion and deterrent practices
3. Protein, minerals, other feed and feeders
4. Warm-season forages
5. Cool-season forages
6. Perennial peanut options
7. FL deer management program

Quail Management Field Update - May 8th

2009 GA-FL Game Management Update Series
Come learn about the latest research and information on game management and tour plantations in the Red Hills region to view management techniques.

***Please see brochure for more information including registration***

The first in the series is Quail Management - May 8th - Sunnyhill Plantation
Topics:

1. Developing a management plan for quail on your property
2. Aggressive rehab for timber, abused, and ignored lands in North FL/South GA
3. Fire and grassland birds
4. Benefits of quail management to non-target wildlife
5. Best native plants and vegetation for quail
6. National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative

Bring your camp chair.
Pre-register, no registration on site.

More information - 229.225.4130 - rjbyrne@uga.edu

Registration available on-line - http://www.wec.ufl.edu/wildlifeupdates/

2009 GA-FL Game Management Update Series

Come learn about the latest research and information on game management and tour plantations in the Red Hills region to view management techniques.

***Please see brochure for more information including registration***

First : Quail - May 8th - Sunnyhill Plantation

Second : Dove and Ducks - August 21st - Pinckney Hill Plantation -

Third : Fish Ponds - September 11th - Camp Piney Woods -

Fourth : Deer - September 25th - Myrtlewood Plantation -

Fifth : Turkey - October 9th - Osceola Plantation -

Sixth : Hunting Dog and Human First Aid - October 16th - Remington EMS -

Seventh : Food Plots, Soils, Weeds, and Herbicides - November 6th - Aucilla Plantation -

More information - 229.225.4130 - rjbyrne@uga.edu

Registration available on-line - http://www.wec.ufl.edu/wildlifeupdates/

Lunch and Learn: Forest Weed And Herbicide Update

Thomas County Extension will be conducting a Forest Weed and Herbicide Update.

The update meeting will be on Tuesday, April, 21 starting at Noon at the Thomas County Extension Office. Dr. Dave Moorhead with UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry will present an update on weed control and forestry herbicides.

This program is open to all interested. The cost is $10 which includes lunch and materials. Private and commercial pesticide credits will be given. Visit our website for more information – www.THOMASCOUNTYEXENTION.com

Space is limited, so please pay by Monday, April 20th. Register by contacting the office at 229.225.4130 or email us at uge4275@uga.edu with the subject – Forestry Weed Meeting. The office is located at 227 West Jefferson Street, across from the Thomas County Public library.

Tree Workshop - Friday, April 17th

Thomas County Extension will be conducting an Urban Tree Workshop.

Come learn and participate in the Urban Tree Workshop at the Remington EMS on Friday, April, 17th starting at 8:30 AM. We will discuss tree pruning, health, identification, and selection. Hands-on exercises include proper pruning techniques and tree identification. Participants will also receive tree books and related materials. This class is meant to teach you how to prune properly, identify tree health issues, how to identify common trees in our region, and tree selection. Bring your pruners to practice your pruning!

This program is open to all interested. The cost is $25 which includes lunch, books, and materials. Category 24 and Private Pesticide credits will be given. Visit our website for more information – http://www.thomascountyexention.com/

Space is limited, so please pay by Wednesday, April 15th. Register by contacting the office at 229.225.4130 or email us at uge4275@uga.edu with the subject – Urban Tree Workshop. The office is located at 227 West Jefferson Street, across from the Thomas County Public library. For more information please contact R.J. Byrne.

RESCHEDULED: Hunting Dog and Human First Aid

The Hunting Dog and Human First Aid Workshop has been Rescheduled due to weather.

The new time will be annouced shortly.

UGA Thomas County Extension and UF Leon County Extension office present the first part of the hunting workshop series: Hunting Dog and Human First Aid Workshop.

Hunting Dog and Human First Aid Workshop

UGA Thomas County Extension and UF Leon County Extension office present the first part of the hunting workshop series: Hunting Dog and Human First Aid Workshop.

Knowing what to do in an emergency may mean the difference between life or death. Come learn how to prevent emergencies, treat minor injuries, basics about first aid, what to do in the field before help arrives, and when to seek immediate assistance. This workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about basic first aid and designed to help guide you in making important decisions before help arrives.

Speakers: Local Veterinarian, EMS Personnel, and a Dog Trainer.

When: FRIDAY, April 3rd, Starting at Noon with Lunch

Where: Remington EMS - 1202 Remington Avenue, Thomasville, GA 31792
***PARK IN BACK***

Cost: $20, includes lunch. Register by Wednesday, April 1st, by contacting Thomas County Extension Office @ 229.225.4130. For more information, contact R.J. Byrne, Thomas County Extension Agent.

www.thomascountyextension.com

For a program flyer visit here.

Lunch and Learn Series - Bio-Fuels: Is This Really The Alternative?

· What renewable fuels are really going to work?
· Can I make my own bio-fuel?
· What are the benefits of corn based ethanol?
· Are bio-fuels competing for food crops?
· How much is the Federal Government spending on bio-fuels?
· What advances have been made regarding forestry bio-mass?
· How economically important are bio-fuels?

Come eat lunch and learn about bio-fuels at the UGA Thomas County Extension office. We will have USDA and UGA Engineering, Agronomy, and Warnell School of Forestry experts at this program.

This program is open to all interested. Register by paying at the Thomas County Extension Office.

For a flyer visit here.

Where: UGA Thomas County Extension Office
227 West Jefferson Street
Thomasville, GA 31792

When: 12:15 PM - Thursday, March 26th

Cost: $10 - Due by Tuesday, March 24th
***Includes Lunch***

Who To Contact: R.J. Byrne - 229.225.4130 - rjbyrne@uga.edu

Deciduous Tree ID in Winter

The University of Florida/IFAS – Leon Co Extension is offering a Tree ID Lab in Tallahassee, FL.

If you would like more info about the program you can call Genice Harris at 850-606-5202 or harrisg@leoncountyfl.gov by Mon 2 Feb, or you can also call the UGA Thomas County Extension Office, R.J. Byrne, at 229.225.4130 or uge4275@uga.edu

Due to the popularity of our annual late summer/early fall Tree ID Lab with foliated specimens, we’re offering for the 3rd year a similar program on identifying deciduous trees in winter, using twigs, buds, bark & form. The program will entail an indoor lab and field hike. Our goal is to teach you how to identify about 50 of N FL’s most prevalent deciduous species. We will use fresh specimens in our indoor lab. Bring a hand lens or magnifying glass.

Wednesday 4 February
9:00 – 12:00 am
Leon Extension AuditoriumTwig & Bud Indoor Lab

Monday 9 February
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Elinor-Klapp Phipps ParkBark & Form Field Hike

Free for UF Extension volunteers (Master Wildlife Conservationists and Master Gardeners)

$20 total for professionals (materials, CEUs, Certificate of Completion for attending all 6 hours of training)

$10 total for citizens (materials and Certificate of Completion for attending all 6 hours of training)

Contact Genice Harris at 850-606-5202 or harrisg@leoncountyfl.gov by Mon 2 Feb to register for either or both events, and for CEUs