Are you creative and like to make designs? Here is an opportunity to show off your skills. Winning design will receive a $150 gift card. Deadline is Feb. 28th. For more information click here.
This training will be in Brownwood on March 11 – 12. Deadline to register is Feb. 28th. Register via the Texas 4-H Center’s registration website: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/ (NOT 4-H Connect!!). Cost is $120.
Mark your calendar for the County Fashion Show, Fashion Storyboard and Duds to Dazzle contest on Saturday, Mar. 24th at the Helotes Activity Center. Entry forms are due to our office by Wednesday, March 1st. Entry forms and guidelines are available on our website http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/4h-youth-development/contests/ under the County Fashion Show tab. Fashion Show and Fashion Storyboard are free. Duds to Dazzle is $10 per team (3-5 members).
Study manuals can be purchased for $50 in advance from the Extension Office. Make check/money order payable to "Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service". In addition, a $10 registration fee will be collected on the day of the training. Click here for additional information on the Private Applicator License Training in Bexar County.
This show is open to any adults and youth, you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H. All events are Saturday, March 4th at the Country Church, 1005 FM 78, Marion 78124. Entry form is available here and academic eligibility form is available here. Entry form is due to our office by Thursday, March 2nd. Bexar County 4-H members that want to be eligible for the end of the year horse awards are required to attend 1 of the 3 4-H Qualifying Horse Shows - Nov. 5, 2016, Mar.... Read More →
The Bexar County Dog Squad is a competitive 4-H dog club that focuses on learning all aspects of dog care and training with the emphasis on competing at the State Dog Show in July. All 4-H members with any type of dog are welcome to join. Mark your calendar for Thursday, Mar. 2nd, 6 p.m. **All dogs must be current on Bordetella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines and will not be permitted to attend without written proof. No exceptions. A one time fee of $25 for the year... Read More →
County 4-H Roundup Contest (Educational Presentations and Share the Fun) One of the best assets youth gain from their 4-H experience is the ability to speak before an audience. Members practice this skill while giving reports, running meetings, teaching peers and in our formal 4-H Public Speaking Contest….this is called Roundup. Members can enter as an individual or a team. They can use posters, slides or power point for their presentation. Do you have a special talent like singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument or acting? Then the... Read More →
Judging contests are designed for teams of 3 - 4 members in the same age division (Junior – grades 3 - 5, Intermediate (grades 6 - 8, Senior – Grades 9 - 12) to demonstrate their skills in evaluation and observation. Members use the knowledge and skills they have about the subject matter to place the class from best to worst and also develop public speaking skills through learning how to present reasons on why they placed a class as they did. Registration will be on 4-H Connect from Mar.... Read More →
Do you want to be a more confident public speaker???? This free workshop is open to all 4-H'ers members. Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 9th, 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H office in S-208. For more information about our public speaking contest “Roundup”, click here.
10:30 a.m. FREE seminar conducted by David Rodriguez, County Extension Director, at Milberger Nursery (3920 N. Loop 1604 East). Learn about choosing the best varieties, soil preparation, fertilizing, inset and disease control--all you need for a bountiful harvest!
This training is in Pampa, Texas on April 1- 2. Deadline to register is March 12th. Register is via 4-H Connect. Cost is $120. For more information click here.
Photos are due to our office by Monday, March 13th, 8 a.m. Late entries will be accepted on Monday, March 13th, from 8:01 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for a $5 per member late fee. Guidelines are available here.
This year, the kids will be learning about Texas Snakes & Reptiles, Birds of Prey from wildlife experts, Tarantulas and Insects, Horticulture, and do some birding with an ornithology expert. We’ll perform experiments with owl pellets, insects, and some microbiology, and get to hold live animals, insects, snakes, reptiles, and get up close and personal with some birds of prey. Spring Break Nature Camp Presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s horticulture & entomology programs March 13-16, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $115 Register at http://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty Snacks provided, but please... Read More →
We now have our very own 4-H Fiesta Medal. Cost is $8 a medal by March 15th and $10 after March 15th. Quantity is limited. Medals are available in our office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212, SA, Tx. 78230). Order form is available here.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 16th, 7:00 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center. Watch your emails for agenda details.
Learn how to plant a spring vegetable garden for you and your family by attending the Planting a Spring Vegetable Garden program, 7:00-8:30 p.m., at Blue Star Brewing Company (1414 S. Alamo, Ste. #105). The program is FREE, and no registration is required. This program will provide 1.5 CEUs for Master Gardeners.
Application is a 30 second video on “What Agriculture Means to Me”. Deadline to submit video is March 20th. For more information click here.
Mark your calendar for the County Fashion Show, Fashion Storyboard and Duds to Dazzle contest on Saturday, Mar. 25th at the Helotes Activity Center.
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, Apr. 7th 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 →
Mark your calendar for April 15th, at the Williamson County Extension Office. Registration due by March 27th. For more information click here.
