Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program

The Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program teaches science in the context of the environment, using the outdoors as a classroom without walls or boundaries. The program is part of Georgia 4-H, which offers day and overnight educational experiences at six 4-H facilities from the mountains to the sea, including Wahsega, Fortson, Rock Eagle, Burton, 4-H Tidelands Nature Center, and Georgia 4-H at Camp Jekyll. Georgia 4-H includes opportunities for youth to learn by doing in agriculture, science, civic engagement, leadership, health, and wellness, with guidance from adult mentors who encourage 4-H’ers to take on proactive leadership roles.

• Ages: 8–18 years old

Since 1979, the Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program has provided a network of high-quality day and overnight educational experiences. The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences works cooperatively with Fort Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the counties of Georgia in connection with this program. The organization offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status and is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action organization.

Last updated April 22, 2026.