10:30 a.m. FREE seminar conducted by David Rodriguez, County Extension Director, at Milberger Nursery (3920 N. Loop 1604 East). Learn about choosing the best varieties, soil preparation, fertilizing, inset and disease control--all you need for a bountiful harvest!
This training is in Pampa, Texas on April 1- 2. Deadline to register is March 12th. Register is via 4-H Connect. Cost is $120. For more information click here.
Photos are due to our office by Monday, March 13th, 8 a.m. Late entries will be accepted on Monday, March 13th, from 8:01 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for a $5 per member late fee. Guidelines are available here.
This year, the kids will be learning about Texas Snakes & Reptiles, Birds of Prey from wildlife experts, Tarantulas and Insects, Horticulture, and do some birding with an ornithology expert. We’ll perform experiments with owl pellets, insects, and some microbiology, and get to hold live animals, insects, snakes, reptiles, and get up close and personal with some birds of prey. Spring Break Nature Camp Presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s horticulture & entomology programs March 13-16, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $115 Register at http://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty Snacks provided, but please... Read More →
We now have our very own 4-H Fiesta Medal. Cost is $8 a medal by March 15th and $10 after March 15th. Quantity is limited. Medals are available in our office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212, SA, Tx. 78230). Order form is available here.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 16th, 7:00 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center. Watch your emails for agenda details.
Learn how to plant a spring vegetable garden for you and your family by attending the Planting a Spring Vegetable Garden program, 7:00-8:30 p.m., at Blue Star Brewing Company (1414 S. Alamo, Ste. #105). The program is FREE, and no registration is required. This program will provide 1.5 CEUs for Master Gardeners.
Application is a 30 second video on “What Agriculture Means to Me”. Deadline to submit video is March 20th. For more information click here.
Mark your calendar for the County Fashion Show, Fashion Storyboard and Duds to Dazzle contest on Saturday, Mar. 25th at the Helotes Activity Center.
This show is open to anyone ages 5 - 18, you do NOT have to be enrolled in 4-H. Spread the word to your friends and school classmates who would like to show off their creative skills. You can enter photos, metal projects, art projects, crafts and much more. The show is scheduled for Friday, Apr. 7th at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX 78023. Cost is free for enrolled 4-H members and $2 for non 4-H members per class. Entry form and entry fee... Read More →
Mark your calendar for April 15th, at the Williamson County Extension Office. Registration due by March 27th. For more information click here.
These workshops are open to all 4-H ages and are a learning series to help youth meet their required learning lessons in the veterinary science project. Some lessons will be in a classroom, but several lessons will be hands on. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 28h at 5:30 p.m. at the Hooves and Paws Vet Clinic, 16060-1 Bandera Rd., Helotes, Tx. 78023. Vet Science Curriculum Handbook is available for $79.00, but is not required to attend these workshops. For more information contact Jackie at jackiewanke@gmail.com.
These workshops are open to all 4-H members. First meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28th at Kuentz Elementary in the Library, 12303 Leslie Rd, Helotes, Tx. 78023 (in front of O’Connor High School), at 6 p.m. This meeting will be an introduction meeting to provide information to participants and parents. Future meetings have been set for April 4, 11, 18, and 25th at Kuentz Elementary Library at 6 p.m. Once we see how many members from other parts of the county are interested we will identify a... Read More →
Recordbooks are a great way to keep track of what you have done in 4-H. When you decide to do a recordbook, you pick one category you want to complete your recordbook in. If rabbits were your strongest project this year, you would select the Rabbit category, which includes writing about them in your story, including pictures of you and your rabbits, a write up of how you cared for them and if you exhibited at any contests. Mark your calendar for a Recordbook Training on Thursday, Mar.... Read More →
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 22nd at the Vernon College in Wichita Falls, Tx. Entry deadline is March 31st. Cost is $50. For more information click here.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Bexar County Master Gardeners and local Texas Beekeepers, present a Beekeepers Basics program. This program is for anyone who is interested in beekeeping and/or learning how to start your own bee hives for pleasure, environmental stewardship or to enhance pollination in your garden. This program is meant for first-time beekeepers, presented by experienced beekeepers and entomologists. Anyone can be a beekeeper—young or old, city or country dweller! Click here for registration form.. During this course, we will cover the basics of bees and beekeeping,... Read More →
A coloring and art contest for Texas 4-H members is being sponsored by TVMDL. Clover Kids Coloring Contest (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade). The 50th anniversary logo contains images of the many species of animals tested each day. Clover Kids can print the logo (PAGE 3) and express their creativity in coloring the image. First, second and third place will be awarded. Clovers must be enrolled on 4-H Connect. 4-H Members Art Contest (3rd to 12th Grade). Contestants can draw, paint or photograph an image that depicts the important... Read More →
10:30 - 12:00 noon, FREE seminar conducted by David Rodriguez, County Extension Director, at Milberger Nursery (3920 N. Loop 1604 East) where he will discuss the basics of lawn maintenance through proper nutrition, mowing, weed control and irrigation. This seminar is very popular so arrive early for best parking and seating. Seminar is free. 1.5 CEU’s for Master Gardeners who attend.
If you are grades 6 – 12 and have what it takes to be a star, 4-H Has Talent is the contest for you. Sing a song, do a dance, tell a joke or just do something unusual. Deadline is April 3, 2017. For more information click here.
Swine validation for State Fair of Texas (Dallas) will be conducted in June. Date, time and location will be announced soon. Ear tags, hair samples and nose prints will be taken. Cost will be $20.00 per head. Return the order form here and tag fees by Monday, April 3rd. Make checks payable to Bexar 4-H Fund and send to Bexar County 4-H, 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr. S-212, San Antonio, Texas 78230.
