Extension Educationin Bexar County

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 →

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.  

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.  

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 →

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

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

Information:   These shows are open to all 4-H members in any county 4-H program.  For more information click here.  Entry form click here.  Speed events click here. Dates:  Saturday, November 10, 2018 and March 23, 2019 Location:  Guadalupe County Fair Grounds, Seguin, Texas

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.

Information:  For more information click here. Date:  December 1 – 2, 2018.  Deadline is November 15, 2018 Location:  Dimmit County Multipurpose Building, 539 Industrial Blvd., Carrizo Springs, Tx.  78834

County Council/Adult Leaders meeting is scheduled for  Thursday, November 15, 2018,  7:00 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd., Helotes, Tx.  78023.

Information: If you are interested in being a School Tour guide, you must be age 13 and older,  be enrolled in a Bexar County 4-H Club and be academically eligible to participate.  School Tour Guides  tour small children around the stock show grounds during the show February 2019.  Please Do Not sign up on a day  that you will be exhibiting or competing in a contest.  You will NOT be allowed to switch dates without a valued excuse.   Contact your Club Manager to sign up as a School... Read More →