Cross County 4-H Member Enrollment Rule Effective for 2017 – 2018 4-H year

If you reside in  a county outside Bexar County and want to join Bexar County 4-H, you must abide by the article of information below.  But, if you attend a Bexar County school, you can disregard this notice. A youth is required to participate in the county 4-H Program of his/her residence. If, for some circumstance, a youth needs to participate in an adjacent county, the family must submit a “Membership Transfer Form” here to the County Extension Office where they reside or attend school for consideration. The... Read More →

Urban Quail Appreciation Day

The Witte Museum 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio, TX

Learn the latest related to quail habitat and ecology & management at the Urban Quail Appreciation Day, October 5, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at The Witte Museum (3801 Broadway).  Cost is $15/person and CEUs (1 general & 1 IPM) will be provided.  RSVP by Tuesday, October 3!

$15.00

Fall Vegetable Seminar

Fanick's Garden Center 1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio, TX, United States

A Fall Vegetable Seminar, will be held on Saturday, October 7, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at Fanick’s Garden Center (1025 Holmgreen Road) with David Rodriguez from Texas AgriLife Extension Service showing you how to properly plant, grow and harvest your vegetables; the seminar is free but any donations to the Children's garden is welcomed.

South Region Landowner Series – Session #2

Kerr Wildlife Management Area 2625 FM 1340TX 78024, Hunt, TX, United States

A South Region Landowner Series will be conducted this fall with sessions held in Bexar, Kerr, Atascosa, and Medina counties.  Pesticide CEUs will be offered.  Cost will be $15/class or $30 for the series for individuals and $25/class or $50 for the series for couples.  See the flyer for session details and RSVP information.

Clout Archery Tournament

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 28th in Floresville.  Entry deadline Oct. 13th.  For more information click here.

Dinner Tonight Healthy Cooking School

Our Lady of the Lake University Chapel Auditorium 411 S.W. 24th Street, San Antonio, Texas

The 2017 Dinner Tonight Healthy Cooking School will be held Tuesday, October 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake University Chapel Auditorium.  Register online at Conferences Services; cost is $20.

$20.00

Agricultural Chemical Collection Event

Wilson County Precinct #1 Yard 142 FM 536, Floresville, TX, United States

An Agricultural Chemical Collection Event is planned for Friday, October 20, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Landowners in the counties of Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad can bring their old, outdated, unusable ag chemicals to be disposed of -- free of charge -- and in complete confidentiality.  Participants are encouraged to fill out an inventory form to register for the collection.

FREE

CEU WebEx Conference

Bexar County Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

If you are needing CEUs, be sure to mark Wednesday, October 25, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on your calendar.  The Bexar County Office for AgriLife Extension will be serving as a host site for a statewide WebEx CEU Conference.  Topics will include updates on pesticide laws and regulations, Zika, livestock pests, minimizing drift and pesticide use.  The program will offer 2 hours in L&R, 2 in IPM, and 1 in Drift.  Cost is $30/participant and includes a catered lunch.  Please contact Denise at 210/631-0400 to sign up.

$30.00

Show Broiler Workshop

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Presenter will be Dr. Craig Coufal, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Poultry Science, Texas A&M University, College Station.  Mark your calendar for this free workshop on Monday, Oct 30th.  For more information click here.  

New Enrollment and Re-enrollment in 4-H begins September 1, 2017

All members must re-enroll in 4-H every year.  Enrollment will be on line via the 4-H Connect system.  If you are planning in participating in any 4-H activities in the September 2017 through July 2018 4-H year, you must enroll for the 2017-2018 year on 4-H Connect.  If you already have a profile set up on 4-H Connect (instructions are available on our website), all you need to do is open your profile, scroll down to the bottom of the page and select the button you want to... Read More →

South Region Landowner Series – Session #3

A South Region Landowner Series will be conducted this fall with sessions held in Bexar, Kerr, Atascosa, and Medina counties.  Pesticide CEUs will be offered.  Cost will be $15/class or $30 for the series for individuals and $25/class or $50 for the series for couples.  See the flyer for series classes, times, and locations as well as RSVP information. Detailed flyer for October 31 session (Session #3) to be held in Poteet, Texas

Bexar County Junior Livestock Show

Bexar County Junior Livestock Show , United States

WHO MAY COMPETE - To be eligible for the Bexar County Junior Livestock Show, students must be eight (8) years old on or before September 1st of the current livestock show year, and have entered the third (3rd) grade. An exhibitor must be a Bexar County 4-H Member, FFA or Junior FFA member and must be enrolled and regularly attending a public or private elementary or secondary school of a Bexar County school district or be a permanent resident of Bexar County during the time of the Bexar... Read More →

Insecta Fiesta

San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N. New Braunfels, San Antonio, Texas

The third annual Insecta Fiesta will be held on Thursday, November 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the San Antonio Garden Center.  See flyer for preliminary details.

$45.00

An Evening with Steven Chamblee

San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N. New Braunfels, San Antonio, Texas

Join us on Tuesday, November 7, 7:00 p.m., at the San Antonio Botanical Center (3310 N. New Braunfels, San Antonio) for an evening with Steven Chamblee, author and chief horticulturist of Chandor Gardens in Weatherford, Texas. Steven will discuss the best of the best native and adapted plants for our gardens. A $5 donation is requested.

$5.00

4-H Open Enrollment

Haven Homeschool 4-H Club is open for enrollment.  They meet at 13222 Bandera Road, Helotes Texas 78023 on the  2nd & 4th Friday of each month from 12 noon -3:00 pm.  Their main projects are: Theater Arts, Food & Nutrition, Entrepreneurship and  Robotics.  If you have any questions and to confirm meeting dates due to upcoming holidays, please contact Greg, Club Manager, at phtrimble@yahoo.com or Monica, Co-Club Manager, at  monicaandrew25@hotmail.com.

South Region Landowner Series – Session #4

Brady's Bloomin' Barn 2050 CR 271, Rio Medina, TX, United States

A South Region Landowner Series will be conducted this fall with sessions held in Bexar, Kerr, Atascosa, and Medina counties.  Pesticide CEUs will be offered.  Cost will be $15/class or $30 for the series for individuals and $25/class or $50 for the series for couples.  See the flyer for session details and RSVP information.

4-H Open Enrollment

Haven Homeschool 4-H Club is open for enrollment.  They meet at 13222 Bandera Road, Helotes Texas 78023 on the  2nd & 4th Friday of each month from 12 noon -3:00 pm.  Their main projects are: Theater Arts, Food & Nutrition, Entrepreneurship and  Robotics.  If you have any questions and to confirm meeting dates due to upcoming holidays, please contact Greg, Club Manager, at phtrimble@yahoo.com or Monica, Co-Club Manager, at  monicaandrew25@hotmail.com.

Food Handlers Permit Class

Bexar County Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

The Food Handlers Permit Class is a basic overview of food safety practices that are necessary to ensure you serve safe food at your establishment.  The Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program is now being offered at the Bexar County Office of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.  Cost is $20, and the permit is good for two (2) years!  See flyer for details.

$20.00

Private Applicator License Training

Study manuals can be purchased for $50 in advance from the Extension Office. Make check/money order payable to "Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service".   In addition, a $10 registration fee will be collected on the day of the training. Click here for additional information on the Private Applicator License Training in Bexar County.

2018 Bexar County Beef Cattle Short Course

Palo Alto College, Performing Arts-Room 101 1400 Villaret Blvd., San Antonio, TX, United States

The 2018 Beef Cattle Short Course will include two different sessions, Tuesday, January 9, and Tuesday, January 16, each at the Performing Arts, Room 101, of Palo Alto College (1400 Villaret Blvd., San Antonio, 78224).  Each session begins with registration at 6:00 p.m. and the program starting at 6:30 p.m.  See the flyer for other details and session topics.  A total of 3 CEUs for Licensed Private Applicators can be obtained by attending both sessions.  RSVPs are requested by January 5.

$15.00