Extension Educationin Bexar County

Sponsored by: Atascosa Wildlife and Fisheries Committee, Atascosa, Bexar, Wilson, Frio and Guadelupe County Extension Offices. 3 CEUs to be offered for Private, Commercial and Non-Commercial Applicators (1 hour IPM & 2 hours General) Topics will include Feral Hog Biology, Impact on natural resources, control techniques, fencing and more. Many expert speakers from Texas A&M Extension, USDA Wildlife Services, Texas A&M Natural Resource Institute, Texas Animal Health Commission, San Antonio Steel Company and local experts. Click HERE to view flyer and details. RSVP is requested by Friday, February... Read More →

Saturday, February 29, will be a FREE seminar on "Spring Clean-Up in the Landscape", 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Rainbow Gardens (2585 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio).  This seminar will be conducted by David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent - Horticulture.  Come learn how to start your 2020 gardening season off right.  (Soil, landscape prep, and more.)

When you pass your examination with a grade of 70 or higher, you can submit for a Private Applicator License to be used on agricultural lands.  To maintain your license and keep it current, you will need to earn 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within a five year period.  If you are not able to earn your 15 CEUs within a five year period, your license will not be renewed.  This license cannot be used for commercial, governmental, or for-hire applicators. Some landscape professionals must obtain a license from the Texas Structural Pest Control Board.... Read More →

Saturday, March 7, will be a FREE seminar on "Spring Vegetable Seminar", 10:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., at Fanick's Garden Center (1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio).  Conducted by David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent - Horticulture.  Come learn how to properly select, plant, grow, and harvest your vegetables.  

FREE & open to the public! Bring your lunch and join us! 2020 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn programs will be conducted the 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., at the Bexar County Extension office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208). The sessions will provide information on consumer horticulture. Earth-Kind is an approach to gardening based on 3 basic principles:  having the right soil for the right plant in the right location.  Master Gardener Bill Swantner will explain "Earth-Kind Principles" and explore the Earth-Kind plants... Read More →

Saturday, March 14, will be a FREE seminar on "Spring Veggie Gardening", 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at The Garden Center (10682 Bandera Rd., San Antonio).  This seminar will be conducted by David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulture.