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.

Beekeeping Basics Program

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

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 →

$65.00

South Texas Double Trouble Prospect Show

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.

East Central Lamb & Goat Show

Information:  Details are available here. Date:  November 3 – 4, 2018 Location:  East Central High School, 7173 FM 1628, San Antonio, Tx.  78263

County Roundup Contest

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.

County Council Officer Vacancies

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

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 →

Dog Training

Helotes Humane Society 10671 Shaenfield Rd., Helotes, Texas

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.  

Ft. Worth Stock Show Entry – DUE

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

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.  

Major Stock Show Entry – Hill Country, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston & Austin

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

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 →

San Antonio Stock Show Junior Shoot Out – Due

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

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