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 →
Information: For more information and entry form click here. Date: November 3, 2018. Deadline is October 19, 2018. Location: Cowboy Fellowship, 561 FM 3350, Jourdanton, Tx. 78026.
Information: Details are available here. Date: November 3 – 4, 2018 Location: East Central High School, 7173 FM 1628, San Antonio, Tx. 78263
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.
Information: Two positions on the Bexar County 2018-2019 County Council have recently become vacant. In order to fill these positions, we will be opening these vacancies County wide to members who meet all eligibility requirements. Per our Council ByLaws, these positions will be filled via appointment from the currently elected Council. The County Office will help facilitate this appointment process to ensure a fair and impartial appointment is conducted. Members will need to complete the application attached here, and return it to the Bexar County Extension Office or email it to ntcervantes@ag.tamu.edu. ... Read More →
Information: Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog? For more information and training dates, click here. Date: Meeting dates are subject to change due to weather, call in advance.
Entry forms and entry fees are due to our office by Thursday, November 8, 2018. Stock show rules and guidelines are available at www.fwssr.com. Entry forms are available here. If you will exhibiting a junior breeding beef heifer, a copy of the original registration certificate must be submitted with the entry form.
Information: Stock show rules and guidelines are available on each stock shows website, listed below. Hill County entry forms are here, San Antonio entry forms are here, San Angelo entry forms are here, Rodeo Austin entry forms are here and Houston entry forms are here. Every exhibitor must have a Major Show Summary Sheet (here) attached to your entry. Please make a copy of the summary sheet for your files. Make sure your entry form and Major Show Summary Sheet $$$ totals match. Major show livestock entries are the responsibility of... Read More →
Information: Guidelines are available here. Entry form is available here. Date: February 13-17, 2019. Entry deadline to our office is Friday, November 9, 2018. Late entry fee is $30. Location: National Shooting Complex, 5931 Roft, Rd, SA, Tx. 78253