Saturday, Sept. 17th, at the San Antonio College Oppenheimer Academic Center, 8:30 a.m. Cost is $20 per person ($25 onsite) Kids & Parking Free. Workshops include: Beekeeping, Backyard Chickens, Turf 101, Keeping Fresh Foods Safe and more. For more information Click here.
Workshop Sessions: * Beekeeping Basics * Backyard Chickens * Backyard Composting * Turf 101 * Urban Wildlife
* Keeping Fresh Foods Safe * Herb Gardening * Home Aquaponics * Veggie Gardening
Vendors Available Plus * Bexar County Master Gardeners Information Table * Plant Sale
*Other items available for purchase
Demonstrations: * Vermiculture * Drip Irrigation * Rain Barrel Basics
Register online: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/index.cfm/productDetails/ProductID/2106/
If you are 12 years old (before August 31, 2016) and will not be past your junior year in high school, you are eligible to participate in the calf scramble. If selected to scramble, you will attend a rodeo performance and attempt to catch a calf. If you catch, you will receive a certificate to purchase an animal project that you will exhibit at the show the following year. REMINDER: You are not eligible to scramble at a show where you have previously caught a calf. You must... Read More →
Come and learn about transferring Ag Valuation to New Property Owners, Farm & Ranch Economics, and updates from Farm Service Agency.
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, September 20th at 6:30 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie 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. Flyer here
Yes, it’s that time of year again to sell chocolate….Fundraising is an important task for the Bexar County 4-H Program. The money raised is used to pay for the pins and medals your members receive at the Awards Program in August. It helps to reimburse members for entry fees who attend District contests and much more. What does a club get out of selling chocolate???? For every case of chocolate sold, your club receives a rebate of $12 a case. Members can compete for awards. Selling $60 or... Read More →
If you have attended the Beekeeping Basics program or already have bees and are ready for some more in depth information, this course will cover those needs! We will discuss the next steps in beekeeping once you have installed your bees. Topics subject to change and may include registering bees, a recap of bee biology, what you should see inside your hive, how and when to re-queen, how to split, how to extract honey, diseases and pests and a commercial beekeepers perspective. Class includes plenty of material and... Read More →
Did you know that insects are extremely diverse and make up more than half of the species on earth? Are you interested in learning about insects? All ages are welcome to join us and be a part of the Entomology Judging Team. Mark your calendar for Sunday, Sept. 25th at 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge S-208, SA, Tx. 78230. Future meeting is Sunday, Oct. 2nd. 1:30 p.m. at the 4-H office S- 208. If you have any questions you can contact... Read More →
We still have room! This class is designed for Texas Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists who have a desire to learn more about entomology. While preference is given to these individuals, if there is room, we will open it up to the general public or Master Volunteers outside Texas. $295 – fee includes 3 lunches, 1 dinner, various materials, and an AWESOME insect collection kit with collection box. Download registration form here. Topics will include: Ento 101, Insect Orders, Urban Insects, Veggie and Landscape Insects, Medically Important Insects,... Read More →
The Pizza Party Chocolate Pickup night will be Tuesday, September 27th at 6:00 p.m. here at our office in S-208. A representative from your club should attend this party to pick up your club chocolate. Have some pizza while we are going over information about the sale. If you need to pick up the chocolate prior to 6:00 p.m., please let us know.
The Bexar County Dog Squad is a competitive 4-H dog club that focuses on learning all aspects of dog care and training with the emphasis on competing at the State Dog Show in July. All 4-H members with any type of dog are welcome to join. First meeting will be an informational meeting (no dogs) to answer questions about the trainings on Thursday, Sept. 29th, 6 p.m. **All dogs must be current on Bordetella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines and will not be permitted to attend without... Read More →
Come and learn how to grown your own vegetables for better and healthier eating.
Thursday, September 29, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Blue Star Brewing Company. Check FLYER for details!
Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program is now being offered here! Food Handlers Class Flyer
This FREE training is for all 4-H ages and adults, on Saturday, Oct. 1st at the Helotes Activity Center, from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Topics will include Food Show, Food Challenge, Fashion Show, Duds to Dazzle and more. For more information see flyer here.
Did you know that insects are extremely diverse and make up more than half of the species on earth? Are you interested in learning about insects? All ages are welcome to join us and be a part of the Entomology Judging Team. Mark your calendar for Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge S-208, SA, Tx. 78230. Future meeting is Sunday, Oct. 23rd 1:30 p.m. at the 4-H office S- 208. If you have any questions you can contact Molly... Read More →
Robots are all around us. From the food we eat to the cars we drive, robots help make our lives easier, more efficient, and simply more fun! The field of robotics is expanding at a rapid pace, and Texas 4-H is poised to help lead young people into this exciting field. You will learn how to design, build, and program robots in an exciting and hands-on project. Follow the instructions here to begin.
If you will be exhibiting chickens (broilers) at the San Antonio Stock Show, Houston Stock Show or Rodeo Austin Stock Show, order is due to our office by Wednesday, October 5th . Please fill out the order form here. A minimum order per exhibitor/family is 25 chicks, with a maximum of 75 chicks, in increments of 25. New for 2016: each exhibitor MAY order an individual set of birds (up to 75) OR siblings within the same household may order and share a set of birds (up to... Read More →
The Bexar County Dog Squad is a competitive 4-H dog club that focuses on learning all aspects of dog care and training with the emphasis on competing at the State Dog Show in July. All 4-H members with any type of dog are welcome to join. Mark your calendar for Thursday, Oct. 6th, 6 p.m. **All dogs must be current on Bordetella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines and will not be permitted to attend without written proof. No exceptions. A one time fee of $25 for the year... Read More →
Mark your calendar for Oct. 15 – 16, 2016 at the Old Seminole Junior High (601 SW Ave. B) Seminole, Tx. Registration begins on 4-H Connect Sept. 26th – Oct. 7th. Cost is $120 includes two meals. Leaders must be enrolled and background screening approved via 4-H Connect. For more information on this training click here.