Springtime is here which means it is time to plant vegetable and flower gardens. Fulton County Cooperative Extension is ready to help residents learn the basics of planting and harvesting. To register for the following free classes, call Grantly Ricketts at (404) 762-4077:

What is the impact of environmental stressors on our health? The World Health Organization estimates that environmental hazards are responsible for as much as a quarter of diseases worldwide, and more than one-third of diseases among children.  During Earth Month 2011, Fulton County will take steps to mitigate the health impact of environmental stressors in four identified neighborhoods.

Fulton County Commission Vice Chairman William “Bill” Edwards, District 7 will once again sponsor Bulk Waste Amnesty Day on Saturday, April 16, 2011 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 

 

The Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections, in partnership with all high schools in Fulton County, will participate in Georgia’s “High School Voter Registration Month.” 

Get ready to play in the dirt again! Fulton County Cooperative Extension will hold a Spring Gardening and Canning Workshop on Thursday, April 7, 2011. Join us to learn the fundamentals of planting a vegetable or flower garden that yields beautiful crops.  Also, learn the newest techniques for canning fresh vegetables and planting a container garden.

In an effort to increase awareness to the diabetes epidemic, the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness’ Division of Health Promotion hosted diabetes initiative kick-off on Diabetes ALERT Day to place residents on notice about the devastating effect of this disease on individuals and families. More than 100 community advocates, health professionals and residents attended to learn more about how they can help combat the disease.

Fulton County remains in the top quarter of Georgia counties on overall health outcomes and health factors according to the 2011 County Health Rankings report released by the University of Wisconsin and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Project. 

Fulton County Cooperative Extension expanded its inclusion with establishing community gardens by joining the Atlanta Mission to celebrate the opening of the Atlanta Urban Garden.