Fashion Workshop – RSVP Due

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

Do you like sewing?  Do you like to design? Are you into fashion? Information: Fun hands on training  to learn more about the Duds to Dazzle and Storyboard Contests. Date: Saturday, Mar. 10, 2018 Location: 4-H Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, S-208) from 10 a.m. – 12 noon For more information see flyer here RSVP by Monday, Mar. 5th. to Frances (210-631-0400 or moreno-elizo@ag.tamu.edu).  If 5 or more members do NOT RSVP, we will cancel the training.

Fashion Show Training -CANCELLED

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

Do you like sewing?  Do you like to design? Are you into fashion? Information: Fun hands on training  to learn more about the Duds to Dazzle and Storyboard Contests. Date: Saturday, Mar. 10, 2018 Location: 4-H Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, S-208) from 10 a.m. – 12 noon For more information see flyer here RSVP by Monday, Mar. 5th. to Frances (210-631-0400 or moreno-elizo@ag.tamu.edu).  If 5 or more members do NOT RSVP, we will cancel the training.    

Family Home Vegetable Garden Program

Milberger's Nursery 3920 N. Loop 1604, East, San Antonio, TX, United States

On Saturday, March 10, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulture, will give a presentation on the Family Home Vegetable Garden.  The presentation will be conducted at Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery (3920 North Loop 1604 East) from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon.  This is a FREE program and no RSVP is required.

FREE

County 4-H Project Show – DUE

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

This show is open to anyone ages 5 - 18, you do NOT have to be enrolled in 4-H.  Spread the word to your friends and school classmates who would like to show off their creative skills.  You can enter photos, metal projects, art projects, crafts and much more.  The show is scheduled for Friday, Mar. 16th at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX 78023.  Cost is free for enrolled 4-H members and $2 for non 4-H members per class.  Entry form and entry fee... Read More →

Spring Break Nature Camp

Bexar County Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive Suite 208, SAN ANTONIO, TX, United States

The 2018 Spring Break Nature Camp will be held March 12-15, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. each day, and is for youth ages 6-11.  This 4-day camp will include real birds of prey, a field trip to the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, a terrarium lesson, herpetology, dissections, poultry lessons (including watching live chicks hatch), and tons of activities, games, and experiments! There is limited space, so sign up soon!  Cost is $125 and online registration is required.

$125.00

County 4-H Project Show

Helotes Activity Center 12132 Leslie Road, Helotes, TX, United States

This show is open to anyone ages 5 - 18, you do NOT have to be enrolled in 4-H.  Spread the word to your friends and school classmates who would like to show off their creative skills.  You can enter photos, metal projects, art projects, crafts and much more.  The show is scheduled for Friday, Mar. 16th at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX 78023.  Cost is free for enrolled 4-H members and $2 for non 4-H members per class.  Entry form and entry fee... Read More →

Capital Farm Credit Scholarship – DUE

Information:    $1,000 one-time scholarship awarded to an individual from a Bexar County high school.   Guidelines and application are available here. Date:  Application is due by March 23, 2018 to the Capital Farm Credit office.  

Bexar County Open Qualifying Horse Show

Information: This show is open to adults and youth, you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H.  Click here for entry form.   More information and patterns are posted on the Horse Leaders  website at  https://sites.google.com/view/bexarco4hhorse Date:  Saturday, March 24, 2018. Location: Country Church, 1005 FM 78, Marion, Tx.  78124

2018 Spring Youth Garden Educator Training

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

If you are interested in starting a gardening program in your school/community or you are looking for ways to enhance your already-existing youth garden, do not miss this educational opportunity!  The 2018 Spring Youth Garden Educator Training will be held Saturday, March 24, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens.  Registration is $20 and includes lunch.  Register online by Friday, March 16.

$20.00

Estate Planning Workshop

Rudy's BBQ 24152 West IH 10, Leon Springs, TX, United States

April 5 (Thursday) - An Estate Planning Workshop will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Rudy's BBQ (24152 West IH 10, Leon Springs, TX).  Program topics will include "Why is Estate Planning Important?  What You Need to Know" and "Trusts,  Business Entities, and Tax Issues".  Cost of the program is $10 and includes lunch.  RSVP by March 30 to Denise at 210/631-0400.

$10.00

Beekeeping Basics

Bexar County Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive Suite 208, SAN ANTONIO, TX, United States

If you have an interest in beekeeping and/or learning how to start your own bee hives for pleasure, environmental stewardship, or to enhance pollination, join us for the Beekeeping Basics program!  This program is meant for first-time beekeepers or those with very limited experience and is presented by experienced beekeepers and entomologists.  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 equipment and tools, space and time requirements, and beekeeping... Read More →

$65.00

Horse Playday

Mark your calendar for Saturday, Apr. 14th.  Books open at 11 a.m., playday starts at 1 p.m.  For more information click here.  

Beekeeping Basics Field Days

To Be Announced

During the Beekeeping Basics course, a hands-on field day to a beekeeper's yard will be included.  Program participants will elect to attend one of two field days to be conducted on April 14 and 15.  A bee suit will be provided.  Field day times are weather dependent.  Address and maps will be provided to registered participants.  Locations are subject to change.

$65.00

Annual Grafting Seminar with Dr. Larry Stein

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

Dr. Larry Stein, Extension Horticulturist, will be conducting his Annual Grafting Seminar at Saturday, April 14, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.  Dr. Stein will demonstrate how and why fruit, nut, and citrus trees are grafted and will include several different grafting techniques.  You will also learn about the overall care of your fruit and nut trees.  Arrive early!  This seminar is very popular and FREE; no RSVP required.

FREE

2018 Ag Symposium — “Putting $ Back in Your Pocket”

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

Don't miss the 2018 Ag Symposium -- "Putting $ Back in Your Pocket" to be held Tuesday, April 17, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Bexar County Extension Office.  This program will be conducted via distance technology and will include several ag-related topics.  2 CEUs (1 IPM & 1 General) will be provided.  Cost is $15; RSVP with Denise at 210/631-0400.

$15.00

“A Taste of Fiesta” Salsa Workshop

Bexar County Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive Suite 208, SAN ANTONIO, TX, United States

"A Taste of Fiesta" workshop will be conducted on Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208).  Learn about the different types of peppers and tomatoes and make your own homemade salsa to take home!  Cost is $20; RSVP by April 25.

$20.00

Brush Country Beef 706 Program

Live Oak Livestock Market Auction 3795 U.S. 281, Three Rivers, TX, United States

May 3 (Thursday) – will be session one of the Brush Country Beef 706 Program.  This 3-part series will focus on beef quality management and marketing opportunities for producers.  The May 3 session will be held at the Live Oak Livestock Market Auction (3795 U.S. 281) in Three Rivers, Texas.  Other sessions will be held on October 20 and October 29-30 (see flyer for details).  Cost of the program is $50/participant for all three sessions.

$50.00

Beef Cattle Rebuilding Workshop

Edmond Pruski Ranch 1406 FM 1303, Floresville, TX, United States

A Beef Cattle Rebuilding Workshop will be held at the Edmond Pruski Ranch (1406 FM 1303, Floresville, TX) on Friday, May 4, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  The workshop will include selection and management of replacement females, nutrition, brush management, as well as a chute-side demonstration.  This workshop will provide 2 CEUs (1-General & 1-IPM) for Commercial, Non-commercial, and Licensed Private Applicators.  Cost is $10/participant and lunch will be provided; RSVP by May 2.

$10.00