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EarthKind Home Gardening Series – #5

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

August 8 (Wednesday) - An EarthKind Home Gardening Series will be begin August 8 and will continue August 22, September 12 & 26, and October 10 & 24.  Come learn how to make your landscape look better and save water, all while having fun!  The sessions will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Bexar County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge Suite 208. Topics include:  Rainwater Harvesting; Drip Irrigation (Surviving the Drought); Fall Vegetable Gardening; Home Fruit and Citrus; Lawn Care Basics; and Composting & It’s Benefits.  Check the flyer... Read More →

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One Day 4-H Community Service

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Information: Birthday Party in a box will be our community service for One Day 4-H.  We need shoe boxes, cake mix & frosting, balloons, candles, small toy and wrapping paper. Date: Deadline to drop off items to our office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212, SA, Tx.  78230) is Thursday, October 11, 2018.

Tree Management Workshop

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

October 11 (Thursday) will be a Tree Management Workshop, 8:30 a.m. - 4;30 p.m., at the San Antonio Botanical Garden (Classrooms A & B in the Culinary Garden), 555 Funston Place.  Learn to maintain tree health and to identify and manage tree diseases and common insect pests.  A root collar excavation and tree injection demonstration will also be provided.  See flyer for various CEUs provided.  Cost is $40/person and online registration is required.  Check out the agenda for additional program details!

$40.00

Sheep & Goat Validation

Validation dates and locations: Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 3 - 6 p.m. at O'Connor High School. Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 3 - 6 p.m. at James Madison High School. Monday, October 22, 2018 - 3 - 6 p.m. at East Central High School.  

Shooting Sports Coach Training

Information: This training is open to any interested adult volunteers.  See the attached flyer, website, and/or participant information letter for more details. Date:   October 27-28, 2018. Registration will be conducted on 4‐H Connect between September 24- October 12, 2018.  Look for 2018 D8 4-H Shooting Sports Coach Certification (Stephenville) (Open state-wide) Cost: $120

Bexar County 4-H Horse Playday Series

Information:  Mark your calendar for the upcoming horse play dates  listed here.   Watch upcoming emails for entry form. Dates:   Saturday, October 13, 2018, January 12, 2019, March 2, 2019 Location:  The Country Church Arena, 1005 FM 78 W, Marion, Texas  78124

One Day 4-H

Information: One Day 4-H is scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 2018.  If you are interested in ordering a One Day 4-H  t-shirt, deadline is September 21, 2018.   Order form is available here.

Guadalupe County Fair Food Challenge Contest

Information: An entry is a team of up to four youth (grades 3 – 12).  You do not need to be in 4-H for this  contest.  Guidelines and entry form are available here. Date:  Sunday, October 14, 2018. Deadline is Friday, October 5, 2018. Cost:  $20 per team Location: Seguin Coliseum Fairgrounds

Entomology Practice

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Information: This entomology practice  is a fantastic opportunity for young naturalists to explore the vast world of insects and related arthropods. Members will learn how to identify orders/species of insects, interact with live specimens, and study under a certified entomologist. Date: Multiple dates, see flyer  here.  RSVP to Molly, she  will need your email to invite you to the website.

Youth Hunter Education Camp

Information: Learn about hunting and a hunter’s role in wildlife conservation.  For more information click here. Date: October 26 – 28, 2018.  Deadline to register is October 15, 2018. Location: Texas 4-H Center, Lake Brownwood, Tx Cost: $300

Sheep & Goat Validation

Validation dates and locations: Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 3 - 6 p.m. at O'Connor High School. Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 3 - 6 p.m. at James Madison High School. Monday, October 22, 2018 - 3 - 6 p.m. at East Central High School.

Veterinary Science Workshop

Helotes Activity Center 12132 Leslie Road, Helotes, TX, United States

Information: Some lessons will be in a classroom, but several lessons will be hands on. For dates and  locations click here.  For more information about the workshops contact Jackie at helotesvetscience@gmail.com. Date:  Multiple Dates,  Times, Locations, click here.

Incredible, Edible Insect Event

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

October 20 (Saturday) will be the Incredible, Edible Insect Event, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at the San Antonio Botanical Garden (555 Funston Place, San Antonio, Texas).  Bring the family and join us for our Annual Entomophagy (Bug Eating) Event.  This year we are partnering with the San Antonio Botanical Gardens and several chefs to provide a family fun, bug eating lunch on October 20th.  Family events are free with regular admission, but if you want to partake in the insect gourmet, cost is $25/adult and $10/child (3-13).  We may... Read More →

$10 – $25

County 4-H Fall Roundup Contest – DUE

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Information:  Members can participate in Educational Presentations or the Public Speaking contest.   Entry form and guidelines are  available here. Date:   Saturday, November 3, 2018.  Deadline to enter is Monday, October 22, 2018.  You are welcome to fax (210-631-0429) or email to paxtell@ag.tamu.edu. Location:  The Neighborhood Place, 3014 Rivas St., SA, Tx.  78228  Registration begins at 10 a.m. Judging begins at 10:30 a.m.

Sheep & Goat Validation

Validation dates and locations: Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 3 - 6 p.m. at O'Connor High School. Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 3 - 6 p.m. at James Madison High School. Monday, October 22, 2018 - 3 - 6 p.m. at East Central High School.

EarthKind Home Gardening Series – Session #6

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

August 8 (Wednesday) - An EarthKind Home Gardening Series will be begin August 8 and will continue August 22, September 12 & 26, and October 10 & 24.  Come learn how to make your landscape look better and save water, all while having fun!  The sessions will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Bexar County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge Suite 208. Topics include:  Rainwater Harvesting; Drip Irrigation (Surviving the Drought); Fall Vegetable Gardening; Home Fruit and Citrus; Lawn Care Basics; and Composting & It’s Benefits.  Check the flyer... Read More →

$

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Set Up

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Grounds 723 AT&T Center Parkway, San Antonio, TX, United States

Information: SALE will be setting up pens in the Swine Barn on Saturday, October 27, 2018.  If you are interested in helping, please fill out the release form here and bring with you to set up.  If you have any questions contact Joslyn at Joslyn@sarodeo.com. Date: Saturday, October 27, 2018 – begins at 8 a.m.

Entomology Practice

Information: This entomology practice  is a fantastic opportunity for young naturalists to explore the vast world of insects and related arthropods. Members will learn how to identify orders/species of insects, interact with live specimens, and study under a certified entomologist. Date: Multiple dates, see flyer  here.  RSVP to Molly, she  will need your email to invite you to the website.

Junior Leadership Retreat – DUE

Information:  This retreat is for youth 3 – 8 grade.  Sessions will include – Use Your Imagination, Leadership Initiatives, Trashion Fashion  and much more.  For more  information click here. Date: November 9 – 11, 2018.  Deadline to register is October 29, 2018. Cost: $140/youth.  $90/adults

Bexar County Junior Livestock Show Entry – DUE

Information: Bexar County Junior Livestock Show rules, registration information and entry forms are available here. Date: Deadline to enter this show is Thursday, November 1, 2018.