Information: Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog? For more information and training dates, click here. Date: Meeting dates are subject to change due to weather, call in advance.
Information: Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog? For more information and training dates, click here. Date: Meeting dates are subject to change due to weather, call in advance.
July 10-12, 2019 – Clearwater Ranch, Leon Springs, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform experiments and activities with insects, learn how to identify insects, learn their importance and get the chance to see and hold lots of live bugs! If your child likes insects or nature, they will get their fill! Campers receive an insect collection kit (net, forceps, killing jar, pins, spreading boards, magnifier, booklet, pens, collection box, vials, and collecting bag). Come join us for the fun! Cost: $125... Read More →
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension's Entomologist, Molly Keck, is hosting the 11th annual summer camp for junior entomologists. Camp 1 will be held at a private ranch location in Leon Springs (this was a new location last year, and turned out to be an amazing location for collecting!). Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform experiments and activities with insects, learn how to identify insects, learn their importance and get the chance to see and hold lots of live bugs! If your child likes insects or nature, they will... Read More →
Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform experiments and activities with insects, learn how to identify insects, learn their importance and get the chance to see and hold lots of live bugs! If your child likes insects or nature, they will get their fill! Campers receive an insect collection kit (net, forceps, killing jar, pins, spreading boards, magnifier, booklet, pens, collection box, vials, and collecting bag). Come join us for the fun! July 17-19 2019 – Hardberger Park, Urban Ecology Classroom, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Click... Read More →
Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform experiments and activities with insects, learn how to identify insects, learn their importance and get the chance to see and hold lots of live bugs! If your child likes insects or nature, they will get their fill! Campers receive an insect collection kit (net, forceps, killing jar, pins, spreading boards, magnifier, booklet, pens, collection box, vials, and collecting bag). Come join us for the fun! July 22-24, 2019 – Hardberger Park, Urban Ecology Classroom, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00... Read More →
Information: Come join us for the 2019 Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Adult Leader Training. "Hands-on" learning experiences will provide an appreciation for the environment and cultivate the minds of children. For more information click here. Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208, San Antonio, TX 78230 Dates: July 24th: 12pm-4:30pm, July 25th: 9am-4:30pm, July 26th: 9am-12pm Cost: Registration fee of $100 must be included with application and is non-refundable. Application is available here. Deadline to apply is July 20th
July 29-30 – Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208, San Antonio) Join us for a buggin’ good time! Ages 4-6 who have an interest in science, nature, and especially insects, welcome! We will collect insects, learn about the importance of insects in our world, perform experiments and activities with insects such as: – Digging through a rotting log to find recyclers – Using soldier fly larvae or earthworms to make artwork – Learning and watching real honeybees behind class – Holding tarantulas – Many more arts... Read More →
** JUNIOR ENTOMOLOGY CAMP (ages 4-6): July 29-30 – Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208, San Antonio) Join us for a buggin’ good time! Ages 4-6 who have an interest in science, nature, and especially insects, welcome! We will collect insects, learn about the importance of insects in our world, perform experiments and activities with insects such as: – Digging through a rotting log to find recyclers – Using soldier fly larvae or earthworms to make artwork – Learning and watching real honeybees behind class –... Read More →
Make plans to join us for the 2019 Backyard Basics Expo “The Art of Self-Reliance” Thursday, August 1st, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A variety of topics are being covered! Sessions are geared towards adults. Loads of fun, expert speakers, raffle, vendors, FREE goodies. The cost is $20/person. Register online @ https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty
The Youth Garden Educator Training is designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of youth gardening in the classroom and community. Breakout sessions will be conducted with different garden topics for you to choose from. With registration, teachers/volunteers must provide a Group Enrollment Form per school to enroll their students in the Classroom Gardens Program. A Garden Starter Kit will be distributed to youth gardens that have submitted a Group Enrollment Form (one Garden Starter Kit is given per school/institution). Saturday, September 14th, 2019 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.... Read More →
Have you ever thought about keeping bees? For ag exemption purposes, to pollinate your garden, make your own honey, or just as a hobby? This program is for anyone interested in beekeeping and/or learning how to start beekeeping, but need to know where to start. This class is geared for first time beekeepers and presented by experienced beekeepers, entomologists and horticulturists. Anyone can be a beekeeper—young or old, city or country dweller! During this course, we will cover the basics of bees and beekeeping, including: bee biology, beekeeping... Read More →
Have you ever thought about keeping bees? For ag exemption purposes, to pollinate your garden, make your own honey, or just as a hobby? This program is for anyone interested in beekeeping and/or learning how to start beekeeping, but need to know where to start. This class is geared for first time beekeepers and presented by experienced beekeepers, entomologists and horticulturists. Anyone can be a beekeeper—young or old, city or country dweller! During this course, we will cover the basics of bees and beekeeping, including: bee biology, beekeeping... Read More →
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. Come hear how Karen Gardner, Master Gardener, prepares her own planting medium, sow her vegetable seeds indoors, under light, before putting them in the garden. CEU. BCMG Code: 101. Please Click here for more information. Hope... Read More →
The FREE seminar will be held at Milberger's Landscaping and Nursery (3920 North Loop 1604, San Antonio, TX 78247) 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. If you love citrus, you won't want to miss this! David will cover the basic steps of selection appropriate fruit trees for your landscape, how to properly plant them, training, managing, and harvesting your trees, and general overall maintenance. Click here for more information.
Fruit Tree Basics Seminar Saturday, January 18, will be a FREE seminar on "Fruit Tree Basics", 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at Fanick's Garden Center (1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio). This seminar will be conducted by Dr. Larry Stein, Professor & Extension Horticulture. Dr. Stein will demonstrate how to properly select and prune fruit, nut, citrus, and grapes for maximum production. Come learn about the overall maintenance and care of your trees.
Join us for an Earth-Kind Fruit Tree Seminar January 24, 2020 (Friday) 8:35 a.m. - 5:10 p.m., at the San Antonio Botanical Garden (555 Funston Pl). This seminar is for Backyard Gardeners, School & Community Gardens, Arborists, Green Industry Professionals, and Small Acreage Producers. Topics include: Peaches, Blackberries, Citrus, Grapes, and More - Selecting, Planting, & Maintenance, Common Insects, Diseases, & Control. Includes light breakfast, lunch, and snacks. CEUs are being offered. Cost: $50/person. Register online @ https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty
Bexar County 4-H Sewing Basic Workshop offers Hands on Activities - Canceled The 4-H Sewing Basic Workshop scheduled for January 25, 2020 has been canceled due to low registration. For questions, please contact Patricia at Patricia.Valdillez@ag.tamu.edu or call (210) 631-0400.
Saturday, January 25, David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulture will give a FREE seminar on "Planting Shade Trees", 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., at Milberger's Lanscaping & Nursery (3920 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio). Come learn how to correctly select, properly plant & efficiently maintain blooms for winter color.
Early Childhood Educator Training Series Hosted by Angie Gutierrez, County Extension Agent Registration Fee: $24.00 for 3 session or $80.00 for the whole series Conducted Monthly, every 4th Tuesday January - October Please print, fill out, and email the registration form to either Angie at aogutierrez@ag.tamu.edu or Patricia at patricia.valdillez@ag.tamu.edu. 2020 Tentative Agenda January 28 Minimum Standards Update February 25 Behavior Brainstorm (Guidance & Discipline) March 24 Preschool Gardening 101... Read More →