School Tours Training

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Street, Suite 212, San Antonio, TX, United States

The School Tours program gives young students and their teachers the opportunity to learn about the past and present methods of agriculture. School Tours are offered to students in Kindergarten through third grade attending public, private and home schools. High School aged students of the 4-H, FFA and FCCLA organizations from South Texas are invited each year to serve as Tour Guides for this committee. Tour Guides assist in educating the students about agriculture and its valued importance, while sharpening their leadership and responsibility skills. Tours last 2... Read More →

FREE

ELIGIBILITY DUE – Hill Country District Show

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Street, Suite 212, San Antonio, TX, United States

Major Show Eligibility Information: If you have entered an animal or contest/event at any of the Major Stock Shows, you must submit an Academic Eligibility form to our office (Due dates specified at the top of each form). Please fill out the appropriate entry form for the following Shows: o Hill County Eligibility Form o Fort Worth Eligibility Form o Walter Gerlach Eligibility Form o San Angelo Eligibility Form o San Antonio Eligibility Form o Houston Eligibility Form o Rodeo Austin Eligibility Form Due Date: Eligibility forms are... Read More →

Bexar County 4-H Horse Playday Series

Information:  Mark your calendar for the upcoming horse play dates  listed here.   Watch upcoming emails for entry form. Dates:   Saturday,  January 12, 2019, March 2, 2019 Location:  The Country Church Arena, 1005 FM 78 W, Marion, Texas  78124

Growing a Family Home Orchard

Milberger's Nursery 3920 N. Loop 1604, East, San Antonio, TX, United States

January 12 (Saturday) will be Growing a Family Home Orchard, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery (3920 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio).  David Rodriguez, Bexar County Extension Agent-Horticulture, will discuss the how and why of establishing your own home fruit orchard.  The session is FREE and no RSVP is required.

FREE

San Antonio Stock Show Youth Day Sign-Up DEADLINE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW YOUTH DAY – We have received the sign up form for Youth Day and Youth Day will now be officially offered on 2 Saturdays instead of one! This means they will be filling up  Youth Day booth spots on a first come, first serve basis. Normally entries would be due to our office, however because spots could fill up prior to our normal County deadline, we are asking clubs to directly submit their entries to the Stock Show and CC us on the correspondence.... Read More →

FREE

Veterinary Science Workshops – Open to all 4-H ages

Hooves & Paws 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.  

District 10 Judging Contests DEADLINE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

District 10 Dairy Judging, Horse Judging, and Consumer Decision Making Contests INFORMATION: Dairy Judging February 8, 2019 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo – Cattle Barn Registration: 8:00am (Must check-in with both SALE and District) Contest: 9:00am Consumer Decision Making February 16, 2019 San Antonio Livestock Exposition – Cattle Barn Registration: 8:00am (Must check-in with both SALE and District) Contest: 9:00am Horse Judging February 18, 2019 Please note this is now being held on a Monday! San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo – Horse Barn (Expo Hall) Registration:... Read More →

County Council/Adult Leaders Meeting

Helotes Activity Center 12132 Leslie Road, Helotes, TX, United States

County Council/Adult Leaders meeting is scheduled for  Thursday, January 17, 2019,  7:00 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd., Helotes, Tx.  78023.

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.  

Fruit Tree Basics Seminar

Fanick's Garden Center 1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio, TX, United States

January 19 (Saturday) will be a Fruit Tree Basics Seminar, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at Fanick's Garden Center (1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio).  Dr. Larry Stein, Extension Horticulturist, will demonstrate how to properly prune fruit, nut, citrus and grapes for maximum production. This seminar is FREE and no RSVP is required.

Structural CEU Course

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

January 25 (Friday) will be a Structural CEU Course, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00, at the San Antonio Botanical Garden (555 Funston Avenue, San Antonio) in Classrooms A&B.   This course will offer six (6) CEUs for structural applicators (5 CEUs for TDA Ag licences).  Cost of the course is $60.00, and  online registration is required.

$60.00

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.  

Master Wellness Volunteer Training

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

January 26 (Saturday) will kick off the Master Wellness Volunteer Program Training, with a face-to-face session from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208).  The training will continue through self-paced online training from January 26 to February 15 with a final face-to-face session on Saturday, February 16, 2019.  Online registration is required.  If you have a passion for health, wellness, or gardening and want to give back to your community, consider becoming a Master Wellness Volunteer!  Cost is $75;... Read More →

$25 – $75.00

Growing Backyard Fruit Trees

The Garden Center 10682 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, Texas

January 26 (Saturday) will be Growing Backyard Fruit Trees, 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at The Garden Center (10682 Bandera Rd, San Antonio).  Bexar County Extension Agent-Horticulture David Rodriguez will present everything you need to know about growing fruit trees in your own backyard!  This program is FREE and no RSVP is required.

FREE

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.  

2019 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn

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

Join us for the 2019 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn program to be conducted the 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208).  The sessions will provide horticulture information on consumer horticulture.  Sessions are FREE and no RSVP is required.

FREE

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.  

Kick Off for Walk Across Texas!

Scheh Center 906 March Ave., San Antonio, United States

February 9 (Saturday), 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, will be the Kick Off for Walk Across Texas! being hosted by Harlandale ISD Extended Day Programs.  This event will be held at the Scheh Center (906 March Ave., San Antonio) and is open to the public.  The event is free and will include health screenings, door prizes, and other fun activities.  For more information, call us at 210/631-0400 or the contact information on the flyer.

FREE

Spring Clean Up & Landscape To Dos”

The Garden Center 10682 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, Texas

February 9 (Saturday), 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon, will be a FREE program on "Spring Clean Up & Landscape to Dos" at The Garden Center (10682 Bandera Road, San Antonio).  Get you lawn and gardens ready for spring!  

FREE