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Home Fruit Seminar

Blue Star Brewing 1414 S. Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX, United States

Home Fruit Seminar will be held Wednesday, January 25, 7:00-8:30 p.m., at Blue Star Brewing Company (1414 S. Alamo St., Ste. #205)

Free

Fashion Show- Saturday, February 18, 2017 – 12 noon – DUE

The purpose of the Fashion Show is to give our members an opportunity to show their talents and abilities. This is not a judged competition; it is simply a time when young people can show off a garment that they have made. The garment(s) can be created from a purchased pattern, an original design or a redesign of a garment. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, Feb. 1st, 2017. For more information click here.

2017 Spring Youth Garden Educator Training

Hardberger Park 8400 NW Military, San Antonio, TX, United States

Online registration is required; no walk-ins will be accepted.  Registration is 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. with the training starting at 9:00 a.m.  Click here for details and registration information.

$20.00

Baked Foods Contest – DUE

This contest is held during the San Antonio Stock Show on Saturday, Feb. 11th.  There are three age divisions. Elementary: 6 - 10 years old, Junior: 11 - 13 years old, Senior: 14 - 18 years old.  There are 12 Food Classes to select from.  Entry form and guidelines are available here.   Each contestant can have one entry per class.   A $3.00 per class entry fee must be sent in with the entry form.  All entry forms must be mailed and postmarked by Tuesday, February 7, 2017.  

Wagon & Wheelbarrow Parade – February 11, 2017 – 3 p.m. – DUE

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Grounds 723 AT&T Center Parkway, San Antonio, TX, United States

Be creative! Show off your red wagon or wheelbarrow on Saturday, February 11th at the  San Antonio Stock Show by decorating it to  showcase your club projects.  Guidelines are available here.

East Central Livestock Judging Contest – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

Join us for a judging practice before the San Antonio Livestock Judging Contest.  Saturday, Feb. 25th, at the East Central FFA Show Barn.  Pre-registration is $10.   For more information click here.

Spring Clean Up

10:30 a.m. FREE seminar conducted by David Rodriguez, County Extension Director, at Milberger Nursery (3920 N. Loop 1604 East).  Learn the best practices for preparing your spring garden--proper pruning, mulching, and fertilization.

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.

Open Horse Show – DUE

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

This show is open to any adults and youth, you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H.  All events are Saturday, March 4th at the Country Church, 1005 FM 78, Marion 78124.   Entry form  is available here and academic eligibility form is available here.   Entry form is due to our office by Thursday, March 2nd.  Bexar County 4-H members that want to be eligible for the end of the year horse awards are required to attend 1 of the 3 4-H Qualifying Horse Shows -  Nov. 5, 2016, Mar.... Read More →

Bexar County 4-H Dog Training

The Bexar County Dog Squad is a competitive 4-H dog club that focuses on learning all aspects of dog care and training with the emphasis on competing at the State Dog Show in July. All 4-H members with any type of dog are welcome to join.  Mark your calendar for  Thursday, Mar. 2nd, 6 p.m.     **All dogs must be current on Bordetella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines and will not be permitted to attend without written proof. No exceptions. A one time fee of $25 for the year... Read More →

Best Spring Vegetable Garden Ever

10:30 a.m. FREE seminar conducted by David Rodriguez, County Extension Director, at Milberger Nursery (3920 N. Loop 1604 East).  Learn about choosing the best varieties, soil preparation, fertilizing, inset and disease control--all you need for a bountiful harvest!

Free
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Spring Break Nature Camp

This year, the kids will be learning about Texas Snakes & Reptiles, Birds of Prey from wildlife experts, Tarantulas and Insects, Horticulture, and do some birding with an ornithology expert.  We’ll perform experiments with owl pellets, insects, and some microbiology, and get to hold live animals, insects, snakes, reptiles, and get up close and personal with some birds of prey. Spring Break Nature Camp Presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s horticulture & entomology programs March 13-16, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $115 Register at http://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty Snacks provided, but please... Read More →

$115

4-H Fiesta Medal

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

We now have our very own  4-H Fiesta Medal.  Cost is $8 a medal by March 15th and $10 after March 15th.  Quantity is limited.  Medals are available in our office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212, SA, Tx.  78230).  Order form is available here.

Planting a Spring Vegetable Garden

Blue Star Brewing 1414 S. Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX, United States

Learn how to plant a spring vegetable garden for you and your family by attending the Planting a Spring Vegetable Garden program, 7:00-8:30 p.m., at Blue Star Brewing Company (1414 S. Alamo, Ste. #105).  The program is FREE, and no registration is required. This program will provide 1.5 CEUs for Master Gardeners.

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, Apr. 7th 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 →

Beekeeping Basics

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Bexar County Master Gardeners and local Texas Beekeepers, present a Beekeepers Basics program. This program is for anyone who is interested in beekeeping and/or learning how to start your own bee hives for pleasure, environmental stewardship or to enhance pollination in your garden. This program is meant for first-time beekeepers, presented by experienced beekeepers and entomologists.  Anyone can be a beekeeper—young or old, city or country dweller! Click here for registration form.. During this course, we will cover the basics of bees and beekeeping,... Read More →

$65

Turfgrass 101

10:30 - 12:00 noon, FREE seminar conducted by David Rodriguez, County Extension Director, at Milberger Nursery (3920 N. Loop 1604 East) where he will discuss the basics of lawn maintenance through proper nutrition, mowing, weed control and irrigation.  This seminar is very popular so arrive early for best parking and seating. Seminar is free.  1.5 CEU’s for Master Gardeners who attend.

Bexar County 4-H Dog Training

The Bexar County Dog Squad is a competitive 4-H dog club that focuses on learning all aspects of dog care and training with the emphasis on competing at the State Dog Show in July. All 4-H members with any type of dog are welcome to join.  Mark your calendar for  Thursday, Apr. 6th, 6 p.m.     **All dogs must be current on Bordetella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines and will not be permitted to attend without written proof. No exceptions. A one time fee of $25 for the year... Read More →