About the speaker: Molly is an Integrated Pest Management Program Specialist and Board Certified Entomologist working at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Bexar County. Log into Zoom.us join the Zoom Class Meeting at the appropriate time. You can join by desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet. If you are on a smartphone or tablet download the Zoom Go To Meeting app before clicking on the link provided. If you don't have access to wifi just call in by dialing the highlighted number given. Please allow a few extra minutes at the beginning... Read More →
Campers get the chance to learn all about entomology and become junior entomologists. We will perform experiments and activities with insects, get to hold tarantulas, roaches, millipedes and more. Campers will also collect insects and put together an insect collection. Campers will receive a student collection kit, complete with professional net, all the materials needed to collect and pin insects, a collection bag, and collection box. For more information, contact Molly at mekeck@ag.tamu.edu or 210/631-0400. Camps always fill up fast with a long waiting list, so be sure to get registered... Read More →
raving some science? Want your kids to get outside and enjoy nature? Join us for a virtual entomology camp! Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform entomology activities, and learn all about insects in this three day virtual camp, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Entomologist, Molly Keck. They will interact with instructors and each other, get virtual help with their collections and be able to share their love of insects with their fellow campers. Campers receive an insect collection kit (net, forceps, killing jar, killing solution, pins, spreading... Read More →
Craving some science? Want your kids to get outside and enjoy nature? Join us for a virtual entomology camp! Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform entomology activities, and learn all about insects in this three day virtual camp, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Entomologist, Molly Keck. They will interact with instructors and each other, get virtual help with their collections and be able to share their love of insects with their fellow campers. Campers receive an insect collection kit (net, forceps, killing jar, killing solution, pins, spreading... Read More →
Interested in Beekeeping, but need some information to get started? This live, online course will cover the basics of beekeeping to get you prepared to have your own hives with the opportunity to interact with instructors. Through this four part series, we will cover honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment, managing a hive, and pests and disease management of honey bees. You'll learn what to expect those first early years as a beekeeper! June 23: Honey Bee Biology June 24: Beekeeping Basics June 30: What to Expect the First... Read More →
Interested in Beekeeping, but need some information to get started? This live, online course will cover the basics of beekeeping to get you prepared to have your own hives with the opportunity to interact with instructors. Through this four part series, we will cover honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment, managing a hive, and pests and disease management of honey bees. You'll learn what to expect those first early years as a beekeeper! June 23: Honey Bee Biology June 24: Beekeeping Basics June 30: What to Expect the First... Read More →
Campers get the chance to learn all about entomology and become junior entomologists. We will perform experiments and activities with insects, get to hold tarantulas, roaches, millipedes and more. Campers will also collect insects and put together an insect collection. Campers will receive a student collection kit, complete with professional net, all the materials needed to collect and pin insects, a collection bag, and collection box. For more information, contact Molly at mekeck@ag.tamu.edu or 210/631-0400. Camps always fill up fast with a long waiting list, so be sure to get registered... Read More →
Craving some science? Want your kids to get outside and enjoy nature? Join us for a virtual entomology camp! Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform entomology activities, and learn all about insects in this three day virtual camp, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Entomologist, Molly Keck. They will interact with instructors and each other, get virtual help with their collections and be able to share their love of insects with their fellow campers. Campers receive an insect collection kit (net, forceps, killing jar, killing solution, pins, spreading... Read More →
Craving some science? Want your kids to get outside and enjoy nature? Join us for a virtual entomology camp! Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform entomology activities, and learn all about insects in this three day virtual camp, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Entomologist, Molly Keck. They will interact with instructors and each other, get virtual help with their collections and be able to share their love of insects with their fellow campers. Campers receive an insect collection kit (net, forceps, killing jar, killing solution, pins, spreading... Read More →
Craving some science? Want your kids to get outside and enjoy nature? Join us for a virtual entomology camp! Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform entomology activities, and learn all about insects in this three day virtual camp, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Entomologist, Molly Keck. They will interact with instructors and each other, get virtual help with their collections and be able to share their love of insects with their fellow campers. Campers receive an insect collection kit (net, forceps, killing jar, killing solution, pins, spreading... Read More →
Campers get the chance to learn all about entomology and become junior entomologists. We will perform experiments and activities with insects, get to hold tarantulas, roaches, millipedes and more. Campers will also collect insects and put together an insect collection. Campers will receive a student collection kit, complete with professional net, all the materials needed to collect and pin insects, a collection bag, and collection box. For more information, contact Molly at mekeck@ag.tamu.edu or 210/631-0400. Camps always fill up fast with a long waiting list, so be sure to get registered... Read More →
Join Horticulturist David Rodriguez and Entomologist Molly Keck for their Live Lunch and Learn Gardening Webinar Series. Learn about your landscape and vegetable gardening.
Interested in Beekeeping, but need some information to get started? We'll get you started, teaching the basics of beekeeping to get you prepared to have your own hives. This program is meant for those with little to absolutely not experience with beekeeping! What we cover: honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment, suit options, managing a hive, and pests and disease management of honey bees. You'll learn what to expect those first early years as a beekeeper! A hands on field day to a beekeeper's yard will be held March... Read More →
This workshop will benefit Professional Arborists, Green Industry Professionals, Master Gardeners, and Master Naturalists, Municipality Officials, and Home Gardeners. TDA Approved 4 AG CEUs. Click Here to Register!
Bexar County Beef Cattle Short Course RSVP: Call Kennedy Green at 210-631-0400 or email Kennedy.green@ag.tamu.edu Cost: $20/ Participant Cash, Card (fee will be added)or Check payable to: Bexar Ag & NR Committee Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Address: 1400 Villaret Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78224 (Palo Alto College - Ozuna Library)
PUBLIC WORKS CONFERENCE THURSDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2024 HOSTED BY BEXAR COUNTY AGRILIFE EXTENSION TRAINING FOR MUNICIPAL/PARKS EMPLOYEES, GOLF COURSE GROUNDS KEEPERS, LANDSCAPE PESTMANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS, TURF MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS AND LAWN CARE COMPANIES. 5 ISA CEUs available for Certified Arborists REGISTRATION WILL BE AT 8:30AM, PROGRAM TO FOLLOW FROM 9:00AM - 4:00PM (Registration Payment Link Coming Soon) SAN ANTONIO GARDEN CENTER ADDRESS: 3310 N NEW BRAUNFELS AVE., SA, TX 78209 Attendees Must Select Track 1 or Track 2 Track 1 (Commercial, Non-Commercial, and Private Pesticide License Holders Needing CEUs)... Read More →
The 4-H Discovery Camp is officially one week away! We have tons of fun activities and educational lessons planned. Your camper will get the opportunity to learn about where their food comes from and even how to grow it. They will be fueled by healthy snacks they prepare using important food safety techniques and lessons on nutrition. Campers will navigate the realm of S.T.E.M. as we explore science-based activities and team building exercises each day! Be sure to get your camper registered for 3 days of 4-H fun!... Read More →
Registration is now open for the 2024 Spring Youth Gardens Educator Training! This training was developed for volunteers, educators, and teachers in support of Youth Gardening in the classroom. Please see below for more details and the registration link: Date: Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 Time: 7:50 am – 12:30 pm Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden (555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX 78209) Fee: $40 - General // $20 - Title 1 Schools Non-Title 1 Schools ($40): Register here! https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/urbn-ev-003 Title 1 Schools ($20): If you are representing a... Read More →