Extension Educationin Bexar County

Join the 8 week challenge starting June 24th, by tracking your physical activity to help your team achieve the most miles! Click here to register your Team What is Walk Across Texas? Walk Across Texas is an 8 week program designed to help people start moving more and establish physical activity as a lifetime habit. Help motivate your co-workers to get moving by completing the 832 miles it takes to make it across Texas as a team! Each team may include up to 8 members, all working together to track... Read More →

Horticulture Agent David Rodriguez will be discussing Texas Superstar Plants and crape myrtles during this FREE presentation. Bring a pen and paper for notes. Fanick's Garden Center 1025 Holmgreen Rd, San Antonio, TX 78220 Saturday, June 25th 2022 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Entomology Summer Camp 1 - Ages 7-12 are welcome! Camp 1:  June 28 - 30  Time:  9:00 am - 2:00 pm Location:  Phil Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Classroom (NW Military Side) Cost:  $130 *Returning Campers:  $80 *will no receive a collecting kit, bag, or net.  If you attended a Junior Entomology Camp, you will need to register as a new camper, not returner*

Hatching in the classroom is a hands-on learning experience where students will be able to observe the transformation of an egg to a chicken. Instructor: Ashley Hernandez   Cost: Free Address: Sam RayBurn Middle School, 1400 Cedarhurst Dr, San Antonio, TX 78227 When: Every Tuesday in June  Time: 9:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Please note that this program is closed to camp participants only. For more information please contact kevin.knapick@ag.tamu.edu 

Hatching in the classroom is a hands-on learning experience where students will be able to observe the transformation of an egg to a chicken. Instructor: Ashley Hernandez   Cost: Free Address: Coker Elementary, 302 Heimer Rd, San Antonio, TX 78232 When: Every Wednesday in June   Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.   Please note that this program is closed to camp participants only. For more information please contact kevin.knapick@ag.tamu.edu 

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present a Private Pesticide Applicator Training program Friday, July 1st at the Bexar County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive, San Antonio (Suite 208).  Day-of registration will begin at 8 a.m. with the training from 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon.  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. The cost is $50 per person, which includes the training... Read More →

This training is to provide instruction, resources, and support for youth gardening in the community. This training will be smaller and provide more 1-on-1 with specialists, instructors, and youth leaders. Event Details Day One: July 6, 2022 || 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Day Two: July 7, 2022 || 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Day Three: July 8, 2022 || 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Where: 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208 San Antonio, TX 78230

Youth Gardens Advanced Leadership Training (July 6 - 8, 2022) This training is to provide instruction, resources, and support for youth gardening in the community. This training will be smaller and provide more 1-on-1 with specialists, instructors, and youth leaders. Event Details Day One: July 6, 2022 || 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Day Two: July 7, 2022 || 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Day Three: July 8, 2022 || 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Where: 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208 San Antonio, TX 78230

Stress Less with Mindfulness This five-class series introduces participants to the experience and practice of mindfulness to reduce stress. Dates: 1. Begin with a Breath (July, 7th 2022) 2. Mindful Eating (July 14th, 2022) 3. Mindful Walking (July 21st, 2022) 4. Be Kind to Your Mind (July 28th, 2022) 5. Laughter is Good Medicine (August 4th, 2022) Cost: Free Location: Double Height Court Room, Bexar County District Courts  Address: 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205 Click here to register Please note that this series is for Bexar County Employees... Read More →

Youth Gardens Advanced Leadership Training (July 6 - 8, 2022) This training is to provide instruction, resources, and support for youth gardening in the community. This training will be smaller and provide more 1-on-1 with specialists, instructors, and youth leaders. Day One: July 6, 2022 || 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Day Two: July 7, 2022 || 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Day Three: July 8, 2022 || 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Where: 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208 San Antonio, TX 78230

Entomology Summer Camp 2 - Ages 7-12 are welcome! Camp 2:  July 13 - 15  Time:  9:00 am - 2:00 pm Location:  Phil Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Classroom (NW Military Side) Cost:  $130 *Returning Campers:  $80 *will no receive a collecting kit, bag, or net.  If you attended a Junior Entomology Camp, you will need to register as a new camper, not returner*

Stress Less with Mindfulness This five-class series introduces participants to the experience and practice of mindfulness to reduce stress. Dates: 1. Begin with a Breath (July, 7th 2022) 2. Mindful Eating (July 14th, 2022) 3. Mindful Walking (July 21st, 2022) 4. Be Kind to Your Mind (July 28th, 2022) 5. Laughter is Good Medicine (August 4th, 2022) Cost: Free Location: Double Height Court Room, Bexar County District Courts  Address: 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205 Click here to register Please note that this series is for Bexar County Employees... Read More →

GEM is an awareness and acceptance stress management program for ages 10 & up. This program focuses on practical and interactive mindfulness based activities to help manage stress.  Instructor: Ashley Hernandez   Cost: Free Address: Vineyard Ranch Elementary, 16818 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78258 When: July 18th - July 22nd  Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.   Please note that this program is closed to KIN summer camp participants only. For more information please contact Ashley Hernandez at ashley.hernandez@ag.tamu.edu   

Stress Less with Mindfulness This five-class series introduces participants to the experience and practice of mindfulness to reduce stress. Dates: 1. Begin with a Breath (July, 7th 2022) 2. Mindful Eating (July 14th, 2022) 3. Mindful Walking (July 21st, 2022) 4. Be Kind to Your Mind (July 28th, 2022) 5. Laughter is Good Medicine (August 4th, 2022) Cost: Free Location: Double Height Court Room, Bexar County District Courts  Address: 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205 Click here to register Please note that this series is for Bexar County Employees... Read More →

GEM is an awareness and acceptance stress management program for ages 10 & up. This program focuses on practical and interactive mindfulness based activities to help manage stress.  Instructor: Ashley Hernandez   Cost: Free Address: Coker Elementary, 302 Heimer Rd, San Antonio, TX 78232 When: July 25th – July 29th  Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.   Please note that this program is closed to KIN summer camp participants only. For more information please contact Ashley Hernandez at ashley.hernandez@ag.tamu.edu 

Stress Less with Mindfulness This five-class series introduces participants to the experience and practice of mindfulness to reduce stress. Dates: 1. Begin with a Breath (July, 7th 2022) 2. Mindful Eating (July 14th, 2022) 3. Mindful Walking (July 21st, 2022) 4. Be Kind to Your Mind (July 28th, 2022) 5. Laughter is Good Medicine (August 4th, 2022) Cost: Free Location: Double Height Court Room, Bexar County District Courts  Address: 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205 Click here to register Please note that this series is for Bexar County Employees... Read More →