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.
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 Gardener Fall Class Application Deadline Click here for application
Urban Wildlife Series "Texas Game Species" Sponsored by: Bexar County Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee $30.00 for series or $10 per class To reserve your spot contact: Frances Moreno-Elizondo by phone (210) 631-0400 or email frances.moreno-elizo@ag.tamu.edu Make checks payable to Bexar Ag & Natural Resources Committee Date: June 18, 2019 Location: Bexar County Extension Office-3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Suite 208 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
The Earth-Kind Home Gardening Series will be conducted Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208). The 10-session series will be conducted on selected Wednesdays from February 6 through June 19. Series topics will help participants to maximize their garden and landscape while preserving and protecting the environment. Cost is $75 for the entire series (10 sessions) or $15 per session, and online registration is required.
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.
Junior Beekeeping Camp (10 and up) Learn the basics of honey bees and beekeeping in a real apiary at our Second Annual Junior Beekeeping Camp! Campers will have the opportunity to put on bee suits, open a hive, see the honey bee queen, diagnose problems with hives, feed hungry hives, extract honey and bring a jar home. This is a unique, exciting experience for youth who have a love for nature, insects, beekeeping, or adventure! Campers will visit bee hives at a ratio of 3 campers per adult... 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.
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.
Urban Wildlife Series "Texas Game Species" $30.00 for the series or $10.00 per class To reserve your spot, contact Frances Moreno-Elizondo by phone (210) 631-0400 or email frances.moreno-elizo@ag.tamu.edu Make checks payable to Bexar Ag & Natural Resources Committee Date: July 9, 2019 Location: Bexar County Extension Office-3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Suite #208 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
July 10-12, 2019 – Clearwater Ranch, Leon Springs, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform experiments and activities with insects, learn how to identify insects, learn their importance and get the chance to see and hold lots of live bugs! If your child likes insects or nature, they will get their fill! Campers receive an insect collection kit (net, forceps, killing jar, pins, spreading boards, magnifier, booklet, pens, collection box, vials, and collecting bag). Come join us for the fun! Cost: $125... Read More →
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension's Entomologist, Molly Keck, is hosting the 11th annual summer camp for junior entomologists. Camp 1 will be held at a private ranch location in Leon Springs (this was a new location last year, and turned out to be an amazing location for collecting!). Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform experiments and activities with insects, learn how to identify insects, learn their importance and get the chance to see and hold lots of live bugs! If your child likes insects or nature, they will... Read More →
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.
Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform experiments and activities with insects, learn how to identify insects, learn their importance and get the chance to see and hold lots of live bugs! If your child likes insects or nature, they will get their fill! Campers receive an insect collection kit (net, forceps, killing jar, pins, spreading boards, magnifier, booklet, pens, collection box, vials, and collecting bag). Come join us for the fun! July 17-19 2019 – Hardberger Park, Urban Ecology Classroom, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Click... Read More →
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension's Entomologist, Molly Keck, is hosting the 11th annual summer camp for junior entomologists. Camp will be indoors for all locations, with collecting and some activities outdoors. Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform experiments and activities with insects, learn how to identify insects, learn their importance and get the chance to see and hold lots of live bugs! If your child likes insects or nature, they will get their fill! Campers receive an insect collection kit (net, forceps, killing jar, killing solution, pins, spreading... Read More →
Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform experiments and activities with insects, learn how to identify insects, learn their importance and get the chance to see and hold lots of live bugs! If your child likes insects or nature, they will get their fill! Campers receive an insect collection kit (net, forceps, killing jar, pins, spreading boards, magnifier, booklet, pens, collection box, vials, and collecting bag). Come join us for the fun! July 22-24, 2019 – Hardberger Park, Urban Ecology Classroom, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00... Read More →
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension's Entomologist, Molly Keck, is hosting the 11th annual summer camp for junior entomologists. Camp will be indoors for all locations, with collecting and some activities outdoors. Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform experiments and activities with insects, learn how to identify insects, learn their importance and get the chance to see and hold lots of live bugs! If your child likes insects or nature, they will get their fill! Campers receive an insect collection kit (net, forceps, killing jar, killing solution, pins, spreading... Read More →
Information: Come join us for the 2019 Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Adult Leader Training. "Hands-on" learning experiences will provide an appreciation for the environment and cultivate the minds of children. For more information click here. Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208, San Antonio, TX 78230 Dates: July 24th: 12pm-4:30pm, July 25th: 9am-4:30pm, July 26th: 9am-12pm Cost: Registration fee of $100 must be included with application and is non-refundable. Application is available here. Deadline to apply is July 20th
July 29-30 – Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208, San Antonio) Join us for a buggin’ good time! Ages 4-6 who have an interest in science, nature, and especially insects, welcome! We will collect insects, learn about the importance of insects in our world, perform experiments and activities with insects such as: – Digging through a rotting log to find recyclers – Using soldier fly larvae or earthworms to make artwork – Learning and watching real honeybees behind class – Holding tarantulas – Many more arts... Read More →
** JUNIOR ENTOMOLOGY CAMP (ages 4-6): July 29-30 – Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208, San Antonio) Join us for a buggin’ good time! Ages 4-6 who have an interest in science, nature, and especially insects, welcome! We will collect insects, learn about the importance of insects in our world, perform experiments and activities with insects such as: – Digging through a rotting log to find recyclers – Using soldier fly larvae or earthworms to make artwork – Learning and watching real honeybees behind class –... Read More →