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Art of Birding: Practical Steps to Learning about Birds
This class introduces birding through a systematic approach to help the new birder learn how to categorize birds, eliminate unlikely/impossible species, and use eyes, ears, binoculars, and field guides to identify birds in the field.
Fee: $14.00

Capacity Remaining: 33

Dates: 9/10/2026 - 9/10/2026

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Sessions: 1

Days: Th
Instructor: Susan Van Houten, Darlene Prescott

Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)

Chronic Wasting Disease and What It Means for Deer in Georgia
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal prion disease in deer, moose and elk with similarities to mad cow disease and scrapies. Management of CWD is highly contentious, and misinformation is rampant across social media. We will discuss the discovery of CWD in Georgia's deer population and what it means for those populations; the future of hunting; and potential risks to human health. We will review the biology of white-tailed deer as well as strategies for minimizing disease spread in both natural and urban landscapes.
Fee: $14.00

Capacity Remaining: 36

Dates: 9/15/2026 - 9/15/2026

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Instructor: Heather Gaya

Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)

Exploring the UGA Insect Zoo!
During our time visiting the insect zoo, we'll meet species ranging from beetles to scorpions and tarantulas to roaches to leaf insects. Attendees can ask questions, handle insects, and explore the wonderful world of arthropods!
Fee: $14.00

Capacity Remaining: 12

Dates: 10/15/2026 - 10/15/2026

Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: Th
Instructor: Kelly Carruthers

Building: Off Site (opens in new tab)
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Protecting Animals: What You Should Know and What You Can Do!
This course will give an overview of state and local laws related to animal welfare, with a focus on companion animals but some discussion of wildlife as well. Participants will learn how to spot signs of neglect and abuse, how to report these concerns, and how to best help animals in our community.
Fee: $14.00

Capacity Remaining: 35

Dates: 8/18/2026 - 8/18/2026

Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: Tu
Instructor: Sherrie L. Hines

Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)

Snakes!
Just the word can inspire wonder or fear in people. Georgia snake species range in size from a broken spaghetti noodle to over eight feet in length, and we will take a closer look at the fascinating lives of these reptiles. Using live examples of both non-venomous and venomous native species, participants will learn about the natural hisss-tory of species found in the state.
Fee: $24.00

Capacity Remaining: 32

Dates: 10/1/2026 - 10/1/2026

Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sessions: 1

Days: Th
Instructor: Berkeley Boone

Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)

Wild Pigs in Georgia: The Invasive Menace Costing Millions
Wild pigs (aka feral hogs, feral swine) are one of the world's top 100 invasive species. In the SE United States, they are responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to agriculture and native ecosystems. This class will discuss their ecological impact, damage, biology, and control.
Fee: $14.00

Capacity Remaining: 30

Dates: 10/21/2026 - 10/21/2026

Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sessions: 1

Days: W
Instructor: Mike Mengak

Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)

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