Featured Programs AI Made Simple: Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence 02/17/26 - 02/17/26 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 8-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. Eating Smart on a Budget: Grocery Store Secrets with a Dietitian 01/22/26 - 01/22/26 This workshop will teach participants how to plan healthy meals on a budget, making grocery shopping easier and more affordable. Lego Robotics for Adults This course contains no sessions. Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. LEGO Robotics 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. Prepared, Not Scared 02/03/26 - 03/03/26 Learn how to prepare your home and family for emergencies with practical, real-life strategies. 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! The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary & Georgia DNR Boating Safety Course 11/17/25 - 11/20/25 Learn essential boating skills with instructors from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Georgia DNR. This course prepares you for the DNR Boater Education certification so you can legally operate jet skis and motorboats in most states.

Upcoming Programs The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary & Georgia DNR Boating Safety Course November 17-20, 2025 Eating Smart on a Budget: Grocery Store Secrets with a Dietitian Thursday, January 22, 2026 Prepared, Not Scared February 3, 2026 to March 3, 2026 AI Made Simple: Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Birding 101 Thursday, February 26, 2026

Featured Programs

AI Made Simple: Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence 02/17/26 - 02/17/26 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 8-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.

Eating Smart on a Budget: Grocery Store Secrets with a Dietitian 01/22/26 - 01/22/26 This workshop will teach participants how to plan healthy meals on a budget, making grocery shopping easier and more affordable.

Lego Robotics for Adults This course contains no sessions. Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. LEGO Robotics 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.

Prepared, Not Scared 02/03/26 - 03/03/26 Learn how to prepare your home and family for emergencies with practical, real-life strategies.

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!

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary & Georgia DNR Boating Safety Course 11/17/25 - 11/20/25 Learn essential boating skills with instructors from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Georgia DNR. This course prepares you for the DNR Boater Education certification so you can legally operate jet skis and motorboats in most states.