Fruit Tree Basics Seminar

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

David Rodriguez, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will demonstrate how to properly prune fruit, nut, citrus and grapes for maximum production at the Fruit Tree Basics Seminar, January 13, 2018, 10:30 a.m. - Noon, at Milburger's Landscaping and Nursery (3920 N. Loop 1604 E.). In this FREE seminar you will learn about the overall care of your trees before, during and after harvest. This seminar is very popular so arrive early for best parking and seating.

FREE

Fruit Tree Basics Seminar

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

Dr. Larry Stein, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will demonstrate how to properly prune fruit, nut, citrus and grapes for maximum production at the Fruit Tree Basics Seminar, January 20 2018, 9:00 a.m. - Noon, at Fanick's Garden Center (1025 Holmgreen Road). In this FREE seminar you will learn about the overall care of your trees before, during and after harvest. This seminar is very popular so arrive early for best parking and seating.

FREE

Master Wellness Volunteer Training

The Master Wellness Volunteer Training begins with a face-to-face training on Saturday, January 20, at the Bexar County Extension Office, Ste. 208, and continues with weekly online study until the final face-to-face training on Saturday, February 10.  Cost is $75 ($25 for students), and online registration is due by January 19, 2018.  If you have a passion for health and wellness, this is your opportunity to share your passion to benefit others.

$75.00

Baking Foods Contests – Saturday, February 10, 2018

Want to show off your baking skills…this is the contest to enter.  Contestants ages 6 – 18 are eligible to enter.  Deadline to enter is Friday, Jan. 26th.  For guidelines and entry form click here.  

Food Handler’s Permit Class

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

Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program is now being offered here!  Come join us for a Food Handler's Permit Class on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.  See flyer for details.

$20.00

Bexar County 4-H Council Rodeo Kick Off Dance!

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

Save the Date….Saturday, Feb. 3rd, at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd, Helotes, Tx.  78023.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m.   Admission fee is $5 per individual or $20 per family of 4.   For more information click here.  Purchase your tickets online at www.bexar4h.bigcartel.com.

Bexar County Beef Cattle Short Course – Part 2

Palo Alto College, Ozuna Library 1400 W. Villaret, San Antonio, TX, United States

The Bexar County Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee is pleased to announce that part two of the 2018 Bexar County Beef Cattle Short Course has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Palo Alto College (Legacy Room, Ozuna Library).  Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. each day with the program to follow at 6:30.  Topics will include Brush/Grazing Management 101 (Dr. Bob Lyons & Dr. Megan Clayton, Extension Range Specialists) and Drones and Their Application in Rangeland (Dr. Megan Clayton).  Cost is... Read More →

$15.00

All Breeds Bull & Heifer Sale Education Program

San Antonio Livestock Show Grounds San Antonio, United States

The All Breeds Bull & Heifer Sale Education Program will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the San Antonio Livestock Exposition Auction Barn (3201 E. Houston, San Antonio).  Topics include ELD Mandate/Agricultural Hauling Requirements, Cattle Fever Ticks and Control Efforts, and Domestic & International Beef Market Update; this is a FREE program and no RSVP is required.

FREE

Bexar County Extension Master Gardener Intern Training – Class #62

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

Deadline for submitting the Bexar County Extension Master Gardener Intern Training - Class #62 application is Friday, February 9.   Classes begin February 21 and end May 16 and will be held each Wednesday, 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m., at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208), unless otherwise instructed; cost is $260.  For information on the Master Gardener program in Bexar County, please visit our Master Gardener web page.

$260.00

Healthy Lawns & Healthy Waters Program

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

A Healthy Lawns & Healthy Waters Program will be conducted February 23, 1:00-5:00 p.m., (agenda) at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208).  Program participants can pick up a soil sample bag and instructions at the Bexar County Extension Office at least one day prior to the training and bring the soil and completed form to the program for a FREE routine soil analysis (one per family); the program is FREE but online registration is required.

FREE

Rainwater Harvesting & Turf Management Training

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Street, Suite 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

This free training is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 23rd at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office from 1 – 5 p.m.  Please register at http://hlhw.tamu.edu/workshops/2018/san-antonio/.  For more information click here.  

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