Featured Programs AI Made Simple: Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence This course contains no sessions. Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. Learn how artificial intelligence already shapes your daily life! This in-person class covers what AI is, how to spot AI-made photos, videos, and messages, and how to try simple generative AI tools safely. Bring your device if you'd like to follow along - no tech experience needed. Aquaponics 101 03/11/26 - 04/15/26 Discover the World of Aquaponics!Dive into sustainable food production with this 6-week evening program at Georgia Southern's Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center. Designed for adults, each hands-on session blends expert instruction with real-world practice-so you'll learn by doing! Gain the skills and confidence to start your own aquaponics system and access resources for even deeper learning. Birding 101 02/26/26 - 02/26/26 Join us for a Birding 101 class, perfect for beginners looking to explore the fascinating world of birdwatching. Emergency Preparedness 08/04/26 - 09/01/26 Learn how to prepare your home and family for emergencies with practical, real-life strategies. Be prepared, not scared! Garden Learning Series 03/03/26 - 03/03/26 A workshop series hosted at the Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern. Each session highlights a seasonal skill, simple garden project, or nature-inspired craft, giving participants a relaxed way to learn and explore the Garden. How It's Made: Art Edition 03/31/26 - 03/31/26 Get a quick, behind-the-scenes look at how an artist creates their work and hear the story of how they first got into their craft. LEGO® for Adults: Build It. Code It. Make It Move! This course contains no sessions. Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. LEGO® isn't just for kids - it's a creative, hands-on way for adults to explore technology, engineering, and problem-solving through play. This four-session course introduces participants to the fundamentals of robotics, coding, and design thinking using LEGO SPIKE? Prime kits. Each session builds on the last, combining guided instruction with open-ended exploration to inspire curiosity and confidence in STEM concepts. Sherman's March Tour 03/21/26 - 03/21/26 Explore Georgia's Civil War History! Join Dr. John K. Derden for a fascinating day tour tracing Sherman's March to the Sea through Emanuel, Jenkins, and Burke Counties. Travel historic roads, visit authentic campsites and plantation sites, and explore Camp Lawton at Magnolia Springs State Park. Enjoy engaging stories, incredible history, and a guided experience you won't forget-lunch and transportation included! Tuscany Travel Information Session 03/13/26 - 03/13/26 CPE Community Gala 05/02/26 - 05/02/26 The CPE Community Gala will benefit Georgia Southern University's Division of Continuing and Professional Education Free Community Programs, which offer free educational events to the community. Sponsorship of this event will support future instructors, enabling CPE to continue providing these valuable opportunities. Beekeeping Class for Beginners 03/24/26 - 04/28/26 Discover Beekeeping: Dive into the art and science of beekeeping with our beginner's class. Learn the basics of hive management, and bee behavior in a hands-on environment. Perfect for enthusiasts looking to start their own hive or simply gain a deeper understanding of these remarkable pollinators. This class is for Adults (18+) only. Following the Flock: Spring Bird Migration 03/12/26 - 03/12/26 Follow the fascinating journeys of migrating birds as they travel across our region. Learn how to track and identify species using tools like eBird, BirdCast, and Merlin. Whether you're new to birding or building on prior experience, this course helps you follow the flock with confidence and curiosity. Learning by the Glass: Tasting Series 04/09/26 - 04/09/26 04/10/26 - 04/10/26 An educational tasting series introducing participants to a variety of artisan beverages, led by experienced presenters.

Upcoming Programs Birding 101 Thursday, February 26, 2026 Garden Learning Series Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Aquaponics 101 March 11, 2026 to April 15, 2026 Following the Flock: Spring Bird Migration Thursday, March 12, 2026 Tuscany Travel Information Session Friday, March 13, 2026

Featured Programs

AI Made Simple: Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence This course contains no sessions. Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. Learn how artificial intelligence already shapes your daily life! This in-person class covers what AI is, how to spot AI-made photos, videos, and messages, and how to try simple generative AI tools safely. Bring your device if you'd like to follow along - no tech experience needed.

Aquaponics 101 03/11/26 - 04/15/26 Discover the World of Aquaponics!Dive into sustainable food production with this 6-week evening program at Georgia Southern's Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center. Designed for adults, each hands-on session blends expert instruction with real-world practice-so you'll learn by doing! Gain the skills and confidence to start your own aquaponics system and access resources for even deeper learning.

Birding 101 02/26/26 - 02/26/26 Join us for a Birding 101 class, perfect for beginners looking to explore the fascinating world of birdwatching.

Emergency Preparedness 08/04/26 - 09/01/26 Learn how to prepare your home and family for emergencies with practical, real-life strategies. Be prepared, not scared!

Garden Learning Series 03/03/26 - 03/03/26 A workshop series hosted at the Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern. Each session highlights a seasonal skill, simple garden project, or nature-inspired craft, giving participants a relaxed way to learn and explore the Garden.

How It's Made: Art Edition 03/31/26 - 03/31/26 Get a quick, behind-the-scenes look at how an artist creates their work and hear the story of how they first got into their craft.

LEGO® for Adults: Build It. Code It. Make It Move! This course contains no sessions. Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. LEGO® isn't just for kids - it's a creative, hands-on way for adults to explore technology, engineering, and problem-solving through play. This four-session course introduces participants to the fundamentals of robotics, coding, and design thinking using LEGO SPIKE? Prime kits. Each session builds on the last, combining guided instruction with open-ended exploration to inspire curiosity and confidence in STEM concepts.

Sherman's March Tour 03/21/26 - 03/21/26 Explore Georgia's Civil War History! Join Dr. John K. Derden for a fascinating day tour tracing Sherman's March to the Sea through Emanuel, Jenkins, and Burke Counties. Travel historic roads, visit authentic campsites and plantation sites, and explore Camp Lawton at Magnolia Springs State Park. Enjoy engaging stories, incredible history, and a guided experience you won't forget-lunch and transportation included!

Tuscany Travel Information Session 03/13/26 - 03/13/26

CPE Community Gala 05/02/26 - 05/02/26 The CPE Community Gala will benefit Georgia Southern University's Division of Continuing and Professional Education Free Community Programs, which offer free educational events to the community. Sponsorship of this event will support future instructors, enabling CPE to continue providing these valuable opportunities.

Beekeeping Class for Beginners 03/24/26 - 04/28/26 Discover Beekeeping: Dive into the art and science of beekeeping with our beginner's class. Learn the basics of hive management, and bee behavior in a hands-on environment. Perfect for enthusiasts looking to start their own hive or simply gain a deeper understanding of these remarkable pollinators. This class is for Adults (18+) only.

Following the Flock: Spring Bird Migration 03/12/26 - 03/12/26 Follow the fascinating journeys of migrating birds as they travel across our region. Learn how to track and identify species using tools like eBird, BirdCast, and Merlin. Whether you're new to birding or building on prior experience, this course helps you follow the flock with confidence and curiosity.

Learning by the Glass: Tasting Series 04/09/26 - 04/09/26 04/10/26 - 04/10/26 An educational tasting series introducing participants to a variety of artisan beverages, led by experienced presenters.