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
Click here for upcoming coach’s training's and guidelines. Feb. 11 – 12 , 2018 Feb. 24 – 25, 2018 Mar. 10 – 11, 2018 Mar. 24 – 25, 2018
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.
Our office will be closed.
Information: 30 Target 3-D Course. Open to the first 100 shooters. Entry form and waivers here. Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018. Deadline March 30, 2018 Location: JCSSA Shooting Range, 6465 FM 3136, Alvarado, Tx.
Information: The Texas 4-H Fashion and Interior Design Ambassador Program strives to provide members entering 10 – 12 grades the opportunity to develop and practice advanced leadership skills to mentor other youth, and to become knowledgeable representatives for the Fashion & Interior Design project. Guidelines and application are available here. Date: Application due by March 31, 2018
April 5 (Thursday) - An Estate Planning Workshop will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Rudy's BBQ (24152 West IH 10, Leon Springs, TX). Program topics will include "Why is Estate Planning Important? What You Need to Know" and "Trusts, Business Entities, and Tax Issues". Cost of the program is $10 and includes lunch. RSVP by March 30 to Denise at 210/631-0400.
Information: Are you a graduating senior and plan to apply for a 4-H scholarship, mark your calendar to attend this training. For more information click here. Date: Thursday, April 5, 2018, 6:30 p.m. Location: 4-H Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, S-208, SA, Tx. 78230
Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog? For more information and training dates, click here. Meeting dates are subject to change due to weather, call in advance.
Information: This training is open to adults and 4-H members in 9 – 12 grades. Topics will include basic fishing skills, fish biology, gear and tackle and much more. See flyer for more information. Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018. Deadline is April 8, 2018 on 4-H Connect. Location: Lake Bastrop South Shore Park, 375 South Shore Rd., Bastrop, Tx. 78602. Cost: $25
Information: This project is an interactive program that teaches youth about wildlife, habitat, habitat management, and natural resources stewardship. Guidelines are available here. Date: April 28 – 29, 2018. Deadline to register on 4-H Connect is April 9, 2018. Location: Camp Tyler, Whitehouse, Texas Cost: $25
There are a lot of great volunteers in the Bexar County 4-H Program. Here is an opportunity for you to nominate someone from your club. Award descriptions, guidelines and applications are available on the state website at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018-Volunteer-Recognition-Packet.pdf. Deadline to submit a nomination award on-line is Monday, April 9, 2018.
Information: If you will be exhibiting a steer or heifer at the 2018 Bexar County and/or 2019 Major Stocks Shows, or a goat/lamb or swine at the 2018 State Fair of Texas stock show, these animals must be validated. Date: Deadline to order validation tags is Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Validation dates will be announced soon. Location: Validation locations will be announced soon. Cost: $17 a tag -2018 State Fair Lamb/Goat order form here -2018 State Fair Swine order form here -2018 Bexar County/2019 Major Show Steer order... Read More →
If you have an interest in beekeeping and/or learning how to start your own bee hives for pleasure, environmental stewardship, or to enhance pollination, join us for the Beekeeping Basics program! This program is meant for first-time beekeepers or those with very limited experience and is presented by experienced beekeepers and entomologists. 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 equipment and tools, space and time requirements, and beekeeping... Read More →
Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog? For more information and training dates, click here. Meeting dates are subject to change due to weather, call in advance.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Apr. 14th. Books open at 11 a.m., playday starts at 1 p.m. For more information click here.
During the Beekeeping Basics course, a hands-on field day to a beekeeper's yard will be included. Program participants will elect to attend one of two field days to be conducted on April 14 and 15. A bee suit will be provided. Field day times are weather dependent. Address and maps will be provided to registered participants. Locations are subject to change.
Dr. Larry Stein, Extension Horticulturist, will be conducting his Annual Grafting Seminar at Saturday, April 14, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Dr. Stein will demonstrate how and why fruit, nut, and citrus trees are grafted and will include several different grafting techniques. You will also learn about the overall care of your fruit and nut trees. Arrive early! This seminar is very popular and FREE; no RSVP required.
Information: Any horse you plan to ride at the District or State horse shows, needs to be validated on a yearly basis. Horse Validation will be processed through 4-H Connect. Please take photos of your horse and download them on the 4-H Connect system. Make sure you take the short survey before signing out. Print the invoice from the 4-H Connect system for your file. Detailed instructions on how to complete your new validation or re-validation click here. Date: March 1 – April 15, 2018 is $10. April 16... Read More →
Information: This scholarship is for graduating seniors who have exhibited a steer in Texas Steer Shows. Guidelines and application are available here. Date: Due date Monday, April 16, 2018