Bethesda Senior Center, 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville, GA. Guest Speaker, Becky Griffin, is University of Georgia’s Community & School Garden Coordinator where she works with Extension agents across the state helping create impactful gardens. She is also a Pollinator Health Associate and a Georgia certified beekeeper.  Emphasizing the ecosystem of the garden and teaching workshops on beneficial entomology and integrated pest management are important parts of her work.  Becky is the coordinator of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census which is a passion project for her. Becky has been with UGA Extension for over 12 years. She also represents the Southeastern US region on the Community Seed Network Advisory Panel and sits on the board of directors for The Bee Cause. She is also part of the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas program. Becky is currently working on a firefly initiative in collaboration with the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce and the Fannin County Board of Education.  This project is rightfully titled “Lights OFF, Fireflies ON.” GCMGA meetings are free and open to the public. If you would like to join us for dinner, please come at 6:30 and bring a dish to share.