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Entomology Camp – Ages 7-12

Hardberger Park 8400 NW Military, San Antonio, TX, United States

Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck will be hosting the 9th annual summer camp for junior entomologists!  Camp will be indoors with collecting & activities outdoors.  Check the Entomology Youth Programs page for details and associated costs. This camp is geared toward youth ages 7-12. Register online as soon as possible if you are interested in attending;  space is limited and these camps fill quickly.

$75 – $100

Officer Training

Officer training is scheduled for Saturday, July 14, 2018.  Watch future emails for more information.

Youth Agriculture Lifetime Leadership Tour

Information:  The purpose of the tour is to provide youth commercial agriculture opportunities both academically and through career exploration.  4-H members (ages 15 - 18) that have a strong interest in production agriculture will enjoy this tour to various agriculture industries in south Texas.  Application is available here.  For more information see flyer here. Date:  July 15 - 20, 2018.  Application deadline is June 18th. Location:  Various locations. Cost:  $200.  $100 deposit due by June 18, 2018, balance due by July 12, 2018.  

4-H Livestock Judging Coach Clinic

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

Information:  Learn how to become a Livestock Judging Coach.   For more information click here. Date:  July 28 – 29, 2018.  Deadline to register is July 16th on 4-H Connect Location:  San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Fairgrounds. Cost:  $75 includes meals & resource materials

Entomology Camp – Ages 7-12

Hardberger Park 8400 NW Military, San Antonio, TX, United States

Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck will be hosting the 9th annual summer camp for junior entomologists!  Camp will be indoors with collecting & activities outdoors.  Check the Entomology Youth Programs page for details and associated costs. This camp is geared toward youth ages 7-12. Register online as soon as possible if you are interested in attending; space is limited and these camps fill quickly.

$75 – $100

Entomology Camp – Ages 7-12

Leon Springs, Texas TX, United States

Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck will be hosting the 9th annual summer camp for junior entomologists!  Camp will be indoors with collecting & activities outdoors.  Check the Entomology Youth Programs page for details and associated costs. This camp is geared toward youth ages 7-12. Register online as soon as possible if you are interested in attending; space is limited and these camps fill quickly.

$75 – $100

Junior Master Gardener Adult Leader Training – Class #12

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

July 25-27 (Wednesday, 12 Noon- 5 PM; Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM, and Friday, 9 AM - Noon)- Come join us for the 2018 Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Adult Leader Training designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of Youth Gardening.  Participants will learn how to establish and sustain a youth garden, how to create a JMG program, receive training in the JMG curriculum, and obtain Continuing Professional Education Hours for the three-day training. Cost is $100; deadline to apply is July 20.

$100.00

4-H Livestock Judging Coach Clinic

Information:  Learn how to become a Livestock Judging Coach.   For more information click here. Date:  July 28 – 29, 2018. Location:  San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Fairgrounds. Cost:  $75 includes meals & resource materials

2018 Farm Bill Seed Cotton/Base Acres Decision Workshop

Guadalupe County Extension Office 210 E. Live Oak Street, Seguin, United States

The Bexar, Caldwell, and Guadalupe County Extension Offices will host a 2018 Farm Bill Seed Cotton/Base Acres Decision Workshop at the Guadalupe County Office (210 E. Live Oak Street in Seguin).  The workshop will be held on Monday, July 30, from  9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and will cover new language in the 2018 Farm Bill dealing with generic acres and cotton production which will require producers to make new choices for each tract with an FSA number by late summer.  A decision aid tool has been developed... Read More →

$10.00

Junior Entomology Camp – Ages 4-6

Bexar County Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive Suite 208, SAN ANTONIO, TX, United States

Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck invites you to join her for a buggin' good time!  Camp will be indoors with collecting & activities outdoors.  Check the Entomology Youth Programs page for details and associated costs. This camp is geared toward youth ages 4-6 who have an interest in science and nature--especially insects! Register online as soon as possible if you are interested in attending; space is limited and these camps fill quickly.

$40.00

Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador

Information: Must be enrolled in 9 – 12 grade, enrolled in 4-H, participating in the shooting sports project and more.  For more information and application, click here. Date: Application is due by July 31, 2018.  

2018 Urban Wildlife Series – Session #4

Phil Hardberger Park 8400 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX, United States

The 2018 Urban Wildlife Series will be conducted on June 14, June 28, July 10, July 31, and August 14, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, with each session covering a different topic.  See flyer for all session locations and topics.  Cost is $25/series or $10/class; RSVP by June 8. The July 31 session will be held at Phil Hardberger Park - Urban Ecology Center (8400 NW Military) and will include the following topics & speakers: Every Drop Counts--Native Plants & Water Conservation (Native Plant Study) -- Forrest Cobb, Research... Read More →

$10 – $25

Backyard Basics Expo – Save the Date

Information: This expo will feature educational sessions covering topics such as making jerky, growing fruit trees, beekeeping and much more.   Click here for registration information. Date: Friday, August 3, 2018.  8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels, SA, Tx.

Backyard Basics Expo

Mark your calendars for the Backyard Basics Expo!  This event will be held at the San Antonio Garden Center (3310 N. New Braunfels, San Antonio) from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  This year's Expo will feature educational sessions covering topics such as backyard chickens, making jerky, cuts of beef, growing fruit trees, drip irrigation, vegetable gardening, beekeeping and pollinators, and making salsa!  Cost is $20 (adults & youth age 11+); $25 after August 1.  Children age 10 and under are FREE.  Online registration is required.

$20.00

4D Open Horse Barrel Race Summer Series

Information:  Entry form and more information are available here. Dates:   Saturday, May 26, 2018 – Due May 25.  Saturday, July 7, 2018 – Due July 6.  Saturday, August 4, 2018 – Due August 3. Location:  Guadalupe County Fair Grounds, 728 Midway, Seguin, Tx.  78155

Walk Across Texas Information Training

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

Information:   Are you looking for a fun and easy project to do this fall?  Form a club team and walk 832 miles in 8 weeks.  For more information click here. Date:  Wednesday, August 8, 2018.  RSVP Friday, August 3, 2018  

EarthKind Home Gardening Series – Session #1

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 →

$

Turkey – Bexar County Show and Major Stock Show Orders – DUE

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

Information:  If you are going to exhibit turkeys at the 2018 Bexar County Show or the 2019 San Antonio, Houston or Rodeo Austin stock shows, order on the form available here.   If  you order turkey poults for the Bexar County Show, those birds are not eligible to exhibit at any major shows. Date:  Form and money are due  to our office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212, SA, Tx.  78230) by Friday, August 10, 2018 Cost:  $4.25 per turkey poult.  Make check payable to Bexar 4-H Fund.

Online Webinar: “Diseases Shared by Livestock and Wildlife”

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

August 10 (Friday) - Join us for an online webinar on “Diseases Shared by Livestock and Wildlife” at the Bexar County Extension Office.  Registration will begin at 11:30 am and the program be from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m.  One hour of IPM CEU credit will be offered.  Cost is $15.  To sign up, please contact Carrie at 210-631-0400 by Wednesday, August 8th.

$15.00

MJL5 Livestock Show & Clinic – DUE

Information: Hands on instruction.  Feed, nutrition and care session.   For more information click here. Date: August 11 – 12, 2018.  Slots are still available. Location: Walter Gerlach Show Barn, Babcock Rd., SA, Tx. Cost: $80.  Only first 60 paid entries will be accepted.   Includes lunch and t-shirt