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.
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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 →
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.
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.
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 →
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.
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.
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
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.
If you have an interest in beekeeping and/or learning how to tart your own bee hives, the Beekeeping Basics Program is for you! The program includes a classroom program on Friday, November 2, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., in the Extension Conference Room at the Bexar County Office of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208). The program will also include a Field Day for class participants on Saturday, November 3, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (depending on the weather), in a beekeeper's yard... Read More →