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 →
Spring CEU Program @ San Antonio Garden Center. Click Here to Register
FREE PROGRAM Topics: Identification and Control of External Parasites *(1 hr IPM CEU) -Dr. Joe Paschal, Extension Livestock SpecialistTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Corpus Christi Research & Extension Center Biosecurity and Disaster Readiness Tips for the Ranch -Bryan Davis, County Extension Agent - Ag/NRTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Wilson County Click HERE to view flyer. Attendees are encouraged to enter the East Gate (AT&T Center Parkway) and indicate you are attending the Cattle Sale Educational Program at the Auction Barn.
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. Some plants not only grow in Texas, but thrive in Texas' soils and Texas heat. Master Gardener Lynn Cox will give her exceptional presentation on "Growing Texas Superstar Plants". CEU. BCMG Code: 101. Please Click here... Read More →
Join board certified entomologist, Molly Keck of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and find out more about spring and summer bugs. Learn which ones you are likely to come across, what roles they play in your garden, how to manage them without harm to the environment, and which ones to encourage or discourage. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. Fee: $15 ($13.50 member) Instructor: Molly Keck, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Program Specialist in Integrated Pest Management and Board Certified Entomologist Click Here to Register
The Earth-Kind Garden & Landscape Series will be conducted (Wednesday) February 19, March 18, and April 8, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208). Series topics will help participants maximize their garden and landscape while preserving and protecting the environment. Cost is $15/session or $30/series. Register online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty.
Saturday, February 22, will be a FREE seminar on "Spring Clean-up in the Landscape", 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., at Rainbow Gardens (8516 Bandera, 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, gardening tips).
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.
Due Today: 4H Duds to Dazzle and Fashion Show Forms Turn in at the Bexar County Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, San Antonio, TX 78230 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.) Due Monday, March 9, 2020 Eligibility Form Duds to Dazzle registration form and payment Fashion Show Junior /Intermediate Junior/ Intermediate Construction Entry Form Fashion Show Senior Buying Entry Form Fashion Show Senior Construction Entry Form Natural Fiber Entry Form Due Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - Storyboard with Label Form
Registration is now open for the Annual 2020 Spring Break Nature Camp, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. If you know a child who loves nature, science, learning, and spending time outdoors, this is an excellent opportunity. Various topics will be covered through experiments, hands on learning, activities, and crafts. We’ll cover herpetology, wildlife, entomology, horticulture through nature scavenger hunts, touching live animals, researching, and learning from experts in the field! The goal of the camp is to encourage love of appreciation of nature and foster... Read More →
4H Storyboard and Label form is due to the Bexar County office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 212, San Antonio, TX 78230. Office hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 -1:00 p.m.) Please ask for Angie or Patricia when turning in the storyboard. For questions, please contact our office at (210) 631-0400.
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 →
In light of developing COVID-19 information and in an effort to keep our customers healthy and safe, we have decided to postpone the County 4H Duds to Dazzle, Fashion Show, Story board, and Natural Fiber Contest. We are planning to conduct a mock practice of the contest before we go to District Contest. We thank you for your understanding. We'd like to encourage any members who participate in the Fashion & Interior Design Project to enter our annual County 4-H Fashion Show, Duds to Dazzle and... 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.
Postponed until further notice! 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... Read More →
March 21 (Saturday) the 2020 Spring Youth Garden Educator Training will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (check-in will be 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.) at the Education Service Center Region 20, 1314 Hines Rd, San Antonio TX 78208. If you are interested in starting a gardening program in your school or community or you are looking to enhance your existing youth garden, do not miss this educational opportunity! Cost is $20 if paid by March 16th (Late registration is $40 March 16th-March 20th), and online registration... Read More →