Join us for the 2019 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn program to be conducted the 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208). The sessions will provide horticulture information on consumer horticulture. Sessions are FREE and no RSVP is required.
Urban Wildlife Series "Texas Game Species" $30.00 for the series or $10.00 per class To reserve your spot, contact Frances Moreno-Elizondo by phone (210) 631-0400 or email frances.moreno-elizo@ag.tamu.edu Make checks payable to Bexar Ag & Natural Resources Committee Date: August 20, 2019 Location: Bexar County Extension Office-3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Suite #208 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
August 23 (Friday) will be a Private Applicator License Training at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge Street, Suite 208). Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the training to follow at 8:30 a.m. This training is for people who do not have a license to apply restricted use pesticides on their property or those who had a license that expired at least a year ago. If you plan to attend, please contact the Bexar County Extension Office (210/631-0400) to sign up. Study materials are available at... Read More →
Urban Wildlife Series "Texas Game Species" $30.00 for the series or $10.00 per class To reserve your spot, contact Frances Moreno-Elizondo by phone (210) 631-0400 or email frances.moreno-elizo@ag.tamu.edu Make checks payable to Bexar Ag & Natural Resources Committee Date: September 10, 2019 Location: Bexar County Extension Office-3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Suite #208 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Join us for the 2019 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn program to be conducted the 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208). The sessions will provide horticulture information on consumer horticulture. Sessions are FREE and no RSVP is required.
The Youth Garden Educator Training is designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of youth gardening in the classroom and community. Breakout sessions will be conducted with different garden topics for you to choose from. With registration, teachers/volunteers must provide a Group Enrollment Form per school to enroll their students in the Classroom Gardens Program. A Garden Starter Kit will be distributed to youth gardens that have submitted a Group Enrollment Form (one Garden Starter Kit is given per school/institution). Saturday, September 14th, 2019 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.... Read More →
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 beekeeping, including: bee biology, beekeeping... Read More →
Urban Wildlife Series "Texas Game Species" $30.00 for the series or $10.00 per class To reserve your spot, contact Frances Moreno-Elizondo by phone (210) 631-0400 or email frances.moreno-elizo@ag.tamu.edu Make checks payable to Bexar Ag & Natural Resources Committee Date: September 24, 2019 Location: Bexar County Extension Office-3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Suite #208 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
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 beekeeping, including: bee biology, beekeeping... Read More →
Join us for the 2019 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn program to be conducted the 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208). The sessions will provide horticulture information on consumer horticulture. Sessions are FREE and no RSVP is required.
November 1 (Friday) will be a Private Applicator License Training at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge Street, Suite 208). Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the training to follow at 8:30 a.m. This training is for people who do not have a license to apply restricted use pesticides on their property or those who had a license that expired at least a year ago. If you plan to attend, please contact the Bexar County Extension Office (210/631-0400) to sign up. Study materials are available at... Read More →
Join us for the 2019 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn program to be conducted the 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208). The sessions will provide horticulture information on consumer horticulture. Sessions are FREE and no RSVP is required.
Join us for the 2019 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn program to be conducted the 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208). The sessions will provide horticulture information on consumer horticulture. Sessions are FREE and no RSVP is required.
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. Come hear how Karen Gardner, Master Gardener, prepares her own planting medium, sow her vegetable seeds indoors, under light, before putting them in the garden. CEU. BCMG Code: 101. Please Click here for more information. Hope... Read More →
The FREE seminar will be held at Milberger's Landscaping and Nursery (3920 North Loop 1604, San Antonio, TX 78247) 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. If you love citrus, you won't want to miss this! David will cover the basic steps of selection appropriate fruit trees for your landscape, how to properly plant them, training, managing, and harvesting your trees, and general overall maintenance. Click here for more information.
Fruit Tree Basics Seminar Saturday, January 18, will be a FREE seminar on "Fruit Tree Basics", 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at Fanick's Garden Center (1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio). This seminar will be conducted by Dr. Larry Stein, Professor & Extension Horticulture. Dr. Stein will demonstrate how to properly select and prune fruit, nut, citrus, and grapes for maximum production. Come learn about the overall maintenance and care of your trees.
Join us for an Earth-Kind Fruit Tree Seminar January 24, 2020 (Friday) 8:35 a.m. - 5:10 p.m., at the San Antonio Botanical Garden (555 Funston Pl). This seminar is for Backyard Gardeners, School & Community Gardens, Arborists, Green Industry Professionals, and Small Acreage Producers. Topics include: Peaches, Blackberries, Citrus, Grapes, and More - Selecting, Planting, & Maintenance, Common Insects, Diseases, & Control. Includes light breakfast, lunch, and snacks. CEUs are being offered. Cost: $50/person. Register online @ https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty
Bexar County 4-H Sewing Basic Workshop offers Hands on Activities - Canceled The 4-H Sewing Basic Workshop scheduled for January 25, 2020 has been canceled due to low registration. For questions, please contact Patricia at Patricia.Valdillez@ag.tamu.edu or call (210) 631-0400.
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 →