UGA Extension Haralson County

07/23/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT📣

Session 4, our final session of Backyard forestry series is tonight!!!

We will have a forester from Georgia Forestry Commission to speak about wildlife, UGA Extension Agent Rob Trawick from Cobb County to speak on tree identification, and a tree walk all tonight!

Bring your questions, pictures, friends, and curiosity. We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!

6:30pm-8:00pm

Callaway Livestock Pavilion
1812 Macedonia Church Rd.
Buchanan, GA 30113

Call UGA Extension Agent Grace Baughman with any questions.
770-646-2026

07/16/2026

07/16/2026

Our wildfire and prescribed burn class is TONIGHT! Call us to let us know you'll be there!

770-646-2026

07/14/2026

THIS THURSDAY
Backyard Forestry Summer Series: Session 3🔥

Are You Prepared for the next wildfire?
Wildfire risks rural homeowners often miss
In this session you will be able to:
- Identify what causes wildfires
- Learn about early detection and prescribed burning
- How to implement a forest management plan

It will be on Thursday July 15, 6:30-8:00pm
At the Callaway Livestock Pavilion 1812 Macedonia Church Rd Buchanan, GA 30113

This event is FREE to attend
Sign up for one, some, or all of our Backyard Forestry Summer Series

Please call to register so we can get a head count:
770-646-2026

We will be joined with Georgia Forestry Commission so bring your questions!

07/01/2026

🔥Today's Challenge!🔥

Our next Backyard Forestry Series is Wildfire Safety!

It will be on July 16th at 6:30-8:00pm at the Callaway Livestock Pavilion in Buchanan.

Take a look at this picture and see if you can spot potential wildfire hazards! Comment your guesses down below!

06/25/2026

REMINDER TONIGHT

Backyard Forestry Session 2🌿

What is taking over your property?
The invasive plants quietly choking Georgia woods🪾

At this session you will be able to:
- identify the most common invasive plants & insects🪲
- learn how they impact your woods and wildlife🦌
- practical tips for control and management⚠️

On Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:30-8:00pm
at the Callaway Livestock Pavilion
1812 Macedonia Church Rd Buchanan, GA 30113

This event is FREE to attend and open to everyone!
770-646-2026

06/24/2026

My fiancé and I had a conversation about the correct term for this on a tree.
Tell me what term you use in the comments down below!

And remember tomorrow at 6:30pm is session 2: Invasive species and diseases for our backyard forestry series.

Call to preregister so that we can get a headcount!
770-646-2026

06/22/2026

Backyard Forestry Session 2🌿

What is taking over your property?
The invasive plants quietly choking Georgia woods🪾

At this session you will be able to:
- identify the most common invasive plants & insects🪲
- learn how they impact your woods and wildlife🦌
- practical tips for control and management⚠️

On Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:30-8:00pm
at the Callaway Livestock Pavilion
1812 Macedonia Church Rd Buchanan, GA 30113

This event is FREE to attend and open to everyone!
Please call so that we can get you on the list!
770-646-2026

06/22/2026

Thursday Night!
June 25, is our invasive species night! at 6:30-8:00pm at the Callaway Livestock Pavilion
1812 Macedonia Church Rd. Buchanan, GA 30113

We will learn about invasive species and common diseases seen in our own back yards.

We hope to see you there!