Basic Food Preservation

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

Come learn the basics of pressure canning using low acid foods safely from start to finish.

$15.00

Backyard Lepordiar: Introduction to Rabbit Production

What you need to know about raising rabbits.  Roy Flora, Ag Agent, will discuss as to what types are appropriate for raising rabbits, health issues in maintaining them, nutritional value, and other topics.  Registration fee is $15, call Angel Torres at 210 467-6575 to RSVP. Click here.

Summer Bug Camps! Ages 7-11

If your child loves bugs, we have the camp for them!  Come learn all about insects, get to collect insects and make an insect collection, and perform experiments with insects.  Camper receive a professional insect collection kit with a net, collection box, forceps, spreading board, pinning block, killing solution, killing jars, insect pins, a collection guide, magnifier, vials and collecting bag. These camps always fill up fast, so please contact Molly at mekeck@ag.tamu.edu or 210-467-6575 to make sure there is still room.    

$110

Summer Bug Camps Ages 7 and Up

If your child loves bugs, we have the camp for them!  Come learn all about insects, get to collect insects and make an insect collection, and perform experiments with insects.  Camper receive a professional insect collection kit with a net, collection box, forceps, spreading board, pinning block, killing solution, killing jars, insect pins, a collection guide, magnifier, vials and collecting bag.  Registration form is here. These camps always fill up fast, so please contact Molly at mekeck@ag.tamu.edu or 210-467-6575 to make sure there is still room.

$50 – $100

Summer Bug Camps – Ages 7 and Up

If your child loves bugs, we have the camp for them!  Come learn all about insects, get to collect insects and make an insect collection, and perform experiments with insects.  Camper receive a professional insect collection kit with a net, collection box, forceps, spreading board, pinning block, killing solution, killing jars, insect pins, a collection guide, magnifier, vials and collecting bag.  Registration form is here. These camps always fill up fast, so please contact Molly at mekeck@ag.tamu.edu or 210-467-6575 to make sure there is still room.

Summer Bug Camps! Ages 7-11

Beard Elementary 8725 Sonoma Pkwy, , Helotes,, TX

If your child loves bugs, we have the camp for them!  Come learn all about insects, get to collect insects and make an insect collection, and perform experiments with insects.  Camper receive a professional insect collection kit with a net, collection box, forceps, spreading board, pinning block, killing solution, killing jars, insect pins, a collection guide, magnifier, vials and collecting bag. These camps always fill up fast, so please contact Molly at mekeck@ag.tamu.edu or 210-467-6575 to make sure there is still room.

$110

Junior Entomologist Camp – Ages 4-6

Calling all young scientists and entomologists!  A new camp for bug lovers ages 4-6.  Campers will get a chance to collect insects and start an insect collection, perform experiments and activities with insects, getting the opportunity to touch and play with live insects while learning about entomology.  Please register through NISD Community Education at www.nisd.net/ace.

$39

Office Closed

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

Office is closed to observe the Labor Day holiday.

Master Gardener Texas Superstar Plant Specialist Training

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Rd., San Antonio, TX, United States

An intensive multi-day training that will help empower certified Master Gardeners with knowledge and skills required to support the efforts in EarthKind environmental educational programs in their counties. http://agrilife.org/bexarcounty/files/2014/05/09-16-15-Texas-Superstar-Tng1.pdf San Antonio Botanical Garden

$200.00

Beekeeping – Second Steps

Pre K 4 SA East Facility 5230 Eisenhauer, San Antonio, TX, United States

For those who have bees and are wondering "what next?" This program is geared for current beekeepers who still have questions and aren't confident Master Beekeepers yet. Come learn from others, share your experiences, and hear various speakers on relevant topics. Contact Molly at mekeck@ag.tamu.edu for more information. http://agrilife.org/bexarcounty/files/2012/01/Second-Steps-in-Beekeeping.pdf

Dinner Tonight! Healthy Cooking School

YCMA- Y Living Center San Antonio, TX, United States

Learn how to prepare easy, nutritious, and economical meals for your family! http://agrilife.org/bexarcounty/files/2mca015/09/Cooking-School-Flyer-9.26.15-.pdf

Insect and Horticulture Fall Open House Event!

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

$2 per child, 16 and under.  Adults free! Join us for an amazing time, getting dirty, digging for insects, worms, planting seeds, and learning all about entomology and horticulture. Come anytime between 10am and 12pm.  Booths with various activities, games, crafts, and experiments will be available for kids of all ages. http://agrilifecdn.tamu.edu/bexarcounty/files/2011/11/Fall-Open-House.pdf

Beekeeping Basics Program

8:00am. Price: 60.00. Buy Tickets. Buy Tickets. Box office: 210-467-6575. Ever considered keeping bees? As a hobby, for the honey, environmental stewardship, or an ag exemption? This course will cover the basics of beekeeping for those who need help getting started or just want to learn what it takes. We will cover equipment required, time and natural resources needed, how to get bees, how to take care of them, and the year in the life of a beekeeper. Learn even more during our field day and get to... Read More →

$60.00

Qualifying Open Horse Show

Sheriffs Posse Arena

This show is open to any adults and youth, you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H.  Halter and Performance events are Saturday, Oct. 17th, Speed events are Sunday, Oct. 18th.  Show will be held at the Sheriff’s Posse Arena, 11755 S. Foster Rd., SA, Tx.  “Special Deal” to wave the $10 Office Fee turn in your horse entry  by Friday, Oct. 9th.   Entry form is available here.  Bexar County 4-H members that want to be eligible for the end of the year horse awards are required... Read More →

Bug Banquet – Culinary Experience

Enjoy an evening of entomophagy prepared by expert chef's and Bexar County 4-H Food Challenge Teams. Dine under the stars at Clearwater Ranch and learn how raising insects is a sustainable form of agriculture and a surprisingly enjoyable culinary experience. Delight in an expertly prepared four course meal made with delectable insects and paired with an appropriate    cocktail, beer or wine.  Food prepared with insects can be pushed to the side for those not so inclined to partake. Tentative Menu: Fire Ant Queso (blanco queso seasoned with local... Read More →

$35 – $50

County Food Show/Food Challenge Contests

St. John Berchmans Catholic School 1147 Cupples Rd., San Antonio, TX, United States

Everyone is welcome to attend the County Food Show/Food Challenge to support the 4-H members. Contestants are welcome to register now by completing this entry form: Food Show/Food Challenge Entry Form & Eligibility Form FOOD SHOW LETTER WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE. JUDGES NEEDED! Please contact 210-631-0400 (Ask for Pam or Natalie) and sign up to be a judge! Schedule of Events: 8:30 - 9:00 AM - Judges & Volunteer Orientation 9:00 - 9:30 AM - Food Challenge Contestant Registration 9:30 - 10:00 AM - Food Challenge Contestant... Read More →

Kids & Kows & More Expo

San Antonio Livestock Show Grounds San Antonio, United States

Allow your kids to experience the world of Agriculture! Lessons include: Dairy Production with the Mobile Dairy Classroom, Process of Cheese Making, Vegetable Tasting, Beef Production, Cotton Gin Operation, Water Conservation, and much much more!

Bexar 4-H Shoot Out

San Antonio Gun Club 928 E. Contour Dr., San Antonio, TX, United States

Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at the San Antonio Gun Club, 928 E. Contour Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78212.  Click here for more information.

Thanksgiving Holiday

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

Our office will be closed Nov. 26 - 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

District Food Show/Food Challenge

To Be Announced

District Food Show/Food Challenge will be held Saturday, Dec. 5th at the Hill County Youth Center in Kerrville.  Deadline to enter this contest is Monday, Nov. 16th.