May 26 (Saturday) will be the 21st Annual Festival of Flowers with David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulture, in the lineup to present one of the morning seminars, Create a Tropical Escape--with Texas Superstar™ Plants. The Festival will be held at the Austin Highway Event Center (1948 Austin Highway) on May 26, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; admission is $7.00 (children under 10 are FREE).
Information: Entry form and more information are available here. Dates: Saturday, May 26, 2018 – Due May 25. Saturday, July 7, 2018 – Due July 6. Saturday, August 4, 2018 – Due August 3. Location: Guadalupe County Fair Grounds, 728 Midway, Seguin, Tx. 78155
This camp is an inclusive camp for youth with medically diagnosed disabilities. Fun activities will include: kayaking, shooting sports, challenge course, arts and crafts, environmental education, swimming, dancing, and lots more. Camp dates are July 2 – 4th for youth in grades 3 – 12th (up to age 21) . Cost is $175. Registration is open until May 31st. For more information visit the State 4-H website at . http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/.
Information: Open to all ages (youth & adult). For more information click here. Date: Saturday, June 2, 2018 Location: A.C.E.S. Ranch, 10771 Highway 6, Meridian, Tx. 76665
Join us for an online webinar on “Managing Deer and Wildlife” at the Bexar County Extension Office. Registration will begin at 11:30 am and the program be from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. One hour of general CEU credit will be offered. Cost is $15. To sign up, please contact Carrie at 210-631-0400 by Tuesday, June 5th.
June 9 (Saturday) - "Growing Texas Superstars™ for Summer Color" will be presented 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon by David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulture, at Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery (3920 North Loop 1604, San Antonio). This program is FREE; no RSVP is required.
Prime Time is a co-educational residential camp featuring traditional camp experiences such as kayaking, shooting sports, challenge course, dancing, swimming and lots more. More than just camping, we strive to provide opportunities for young people to - Live and work with a small group of peers, cooperatively making decisions that affect the group, respect and enjoy nature and the outdoors, make new friends and Have FUN. Prime Time I is for youth in grades 5th – 8th – July 15 – 18. Prime Time II is for youth... Read More →
Participants grades 2 - 11 will have the opportunity to learn everything they need to know about fishing in Texas waters, from creating lures to permit laws. They will get to participate in their favorite events such as challenge course, dances and more. Mark your calendar for June 20 - 22 at the 4-H Center in Brownwood. Cost is $220/youth or $110/adult. Registration is done at https://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/ by June 14th. Camp is on a first come, first serve basis.
This year the challenge will be held on July 11 – 13 at the Texas 4-H Center, Brownwood and is open to youth in grades 3 – 11th. Events will include: Outdoor Skills, Arrow Making, Knot Tying and much more. Registration is done at http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/ and will be open through June 14th . Cost is $180/youth and $90/adult. For more information visit the State 4-H website at . http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/.
These camps are for all youth grades 3 – 11th interested in having fun. Events will include Archery, Swimming, Kayaking and much more. Registration is done at http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/ and will be open through June 14th .Cost is $180/youth and $90/adult. For more information visit the State 4-H website at . http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/.
The 2018 Urban Wildlife Series will be conducted on June 14, June 28, July 10, July 31, and August 14, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, with each session covering a different topic. See flyer for all session locations and topics. Cost is $25/series or $10/class; RSVP by June 8. The June 14 session will be held at the Bexar County Extension Office and will include the following topics & speakers: Why Conservation Matters for People & Wildlife -- Dr. Maureen Frank, Extension Wildlife Specialist San Antonio River Authority and... Read More →
The 2018 Urban Wildlife Series will be conducted on June 14, June 28, July 10, July 31, and August 14, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, with each session covering a different topic. See flyer for all session locations and topics. Cost is $25/series or $10/class; RSVP by June 8. The June 28 session will be held at the Bexar County Extension Office and will include the following topics & speakers: Water & Wildlife of Texas -- Dr. Maureen Frank, Extension Wildlife Specialist & Jessica Alderson, Urban Biologist, Texas Parks... Read More →
Information: Entry form and more information are available here. Dates: Saturday, May 26, 2018 – Due May 25. Saturday, July 7, 2018 – Due July 6. Saturday, August 4, 2018 – Due August 3. Location: Guadalupe County Fair Grounds, 728 Midway, Seguin, Tx. 78155
Information: Tournament follows 4-H Golf Challenge format. Flyer and registration here. Date: Monday, July 16, 2018. Deadline is Monday, July 9, 2018. Location: Riverhill Country Club, Kerrville, Texas Cost: $120/team
The 2018 Urban Wildlife Series will be conducted on June 14, June 28, July 10, July 31, and August 14, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, with each session covering a different topic. See flyer for all session locations and topics. Cost is $25/series or $10/class; RSVP by June 8. The July 10 session will be held at the Phil Hardberger Park - Urban Ecology Center (8400 NW Military) and will include the following topics & speakers: Stormwater Management for Wildlife and Water Quality -- Lee Marlowe, Sustainable Landscape Ecologist,... Read More →
Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck will be hosting the 9th annual summer camp for junior entomologists! Camp will be indoors with collecting & activities outdoors. Check the Entomology Youth Programs page for details and associated costs. This camp is geared toward youth ages 7-12. Register online as soon as possible if you are interested in attending; space is limited and these camps fill quickly.
Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck will be hosting the 9th annual summer camp for junior entomologists! Camp will be indoors with collecting & activities outdoors. Check the Entomology Youth Programs page for details and associated costs. This camp is geared toward youth ages 7-12. Register online as soon as possible if you are interested in attending; space is limited and these camps fill quickly.
Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck will be hosting the 9th annual summer camp for junior entomologists! Camp will be indoors with collecting & activities outdoors. Check the Entomology Youth Programs page for details and associated costs. This camp is geared toward youth ages 7-12. Register online as soon as possible if you are interested in attending; space is limited and these camps fill quickly.
July 25-27 (Wednesday, 12 Noon- 5 PM; Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM, and Friday, 9 AM - Noon)- Come join us for the 2018 Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Adult Leader Training designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of Youth Gardening. Participants will learn how to establish and sustain a youth garden, how to create a JMG program, receive training in the JMG curriculum, and obtain Continuing Professional Education Hours for the three-day training. Cost is $100; deadline to apply is July 20.
The Bexar, Caldwell, and Guadalupe County Extension Offices will host a 2018 Farm Bill Seed Cotton/Base Acres Decision Workshop at the Guadalupe County Office (210 E. Live Oak Street in Seguin). The workshop will be held on Monday, July 30, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and will cover new language in the 2018 Farm Bill dealing with generic acres and cotton production which will require producers to make new choices for each tract with an FSA number by late summer. A decision aid tool has been developed... Read More →