Healthy Lawns & Healthy Waters Program

Bexar County Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive Suite 208, SAN ANTONIO, TX, United States

A Healthy Lawns & Healthy Waters Program will be conducted February 23, 1:00-5:00 p.m., (agenda) at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208).  Program participants can pick up a soil sample bag and instructions at the Bexar County Extension Office at least one day prior to the training and bring the soil and completed form to the program for a FREE routine soil analysis (one per family); the program is FREE but online registration is required.

FREE

Rainwater Harvesting & Turf Management Training

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Street, Suite 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

This free training is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 23rd at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office from 1 – 5 p.m.  Please register at http://hlhw.tamu.edu/workshops/2018/san-antonio/.  For more information click here.  

Ellis County 4-H Archery Tournament

Saturday, Feb. 24, Ellis County Youth Expo Building, 2300 West Highway 287 By Pass, Waxahachie, Tx.  75165.  More information and registration form are available here.  

Shooting Sports Coach Trainings

Click here for upcoming coach’s training's and guidelines. Jan. 6 – 7, 2018 Jan. 27 – 28, 2018 Feb. 11 – 12 , 2018 Feb. 24 – 25, 2018 Mar. 10 – 11, 2018 Mar. 24 – 25, 2018

Stock Show Academic Eligibility Forms

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

All 4-H members who participate in any of the following stock shows will need to be academically eligible.  Eligibility forms will NOT be mailed this year.  Forms will be available in this article by clicking on “here” after each show. Hill Country – here, due Monday, Jan. 8, 2018.  Ft. Worth Stock Show– here, due Monday, Jan. 8, 2018.  Walter Gerlach Great Northwest Livestock Show – here, due Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.  San Antonio Stock Show- here, due Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.  San Angelo Stock Show – here, due... Read More →

Dog Project Trainings

Helotes Humane Society 10671 Shaenfield Rd., Helotes, Texas

Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog?  For more information and training dates, click here.  Meeting dates are subject to change due to weather, call in advance.

Fashion Workshop – RSVP Due

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Do you like sewing?  Do you like to design? Are you into fashion? Information: Fun hands on training  to learn more about the Duds to Dazzle and Storyboard Contests. Date: Saturday, Mar. 10, 2018 Location: 4-H Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, S-208) from 10 a.m. – 12 noon For more information see flyer here RSVP by Monday, Mar. 5th. to Frances (210-631-0400 or moreno-elizo@ag.tamu.edu).  If 5 or more members do NOT RSVP, we will cancel the training.

County Council/Adult Leaders Meeting

County Council/Adult Leaders meeting is scheduled for  Thursday, Mar. 8th,  7:00 p.m. at the Northwest Hills Christian Church, 9560 Potranco, SA, Tx.  78251.   Each 4-H club had the opportunity to elect  two Club Delegate Officers, however, if you only elected one, the Club President can act as the second delegate.  When a voting decision is required at the council meetings, every club is allowed two votes, one per delegate.    If one of your club delegates cannot attend this meeting, a substitute voting delegate may attend, but must have... Read More →

Dog Project Trainings

Helotes Humane Society 10671 Shaenfield Rd., Helotes, Texas

Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog?  For more information and training dates, click here.  Meeting dates are subject to change due to weather, call in advance.

Shooting Sports Coach Trainings

Click here for upcoming coach’s training's and guidelines. Feb. 11 – 12 , 2018 Feb. 24 – 25, 2018 Mar. 10 – 11, 2018 Mar. 24 – 25, 2018

Fashion Show Training -CANCELLED

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Do you like sewing?  Do you like to design? Are you into fashion? Information: Fun hands on training  to learn more about the Duds to Dazzle and Storyboard Contests. Date: Saturday, Mar. 10, 2018 Location: 4-H Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, S-208) from 10 a.m. – 12 noon For more information see flyer here RSVP by Monday, Mar. 5th. to Frances (210-631-0400 or moreno-elizo@ag.tamu.edu).  If 5 or more members do NOT RSVP, we will cancel the training.    

Family Home Vegetable Garden Program

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

On Saturday, March 10, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulture, will give a presentation on the Family Home Vegetable Garden.  The presentation will be conducted at Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery (3920 North Loop 1604 East) from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon.  This is a FREE program and no RSVP is required.

FREE

County Photography Contest – DUE

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Photos are due to our office by Monday, March 12th.  Guidelines are available here.  

County 4-H Project Show – DUE

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

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, Mar. 16th 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 →

Spring Break Nature Camp

Bexar County Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive Suite 208, SAN ANTONIO, TX, United States

The 2018 Spring Break Nature Camp will be held March 12-15, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. each day, and is for youth ages 6-11.  This 4-day camp will include real birds of prey, a field trip to the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, a terrarium lesson, herpetology, dissections, poultry lessons (including watching live chicks hatch), and tons of activities, games, and experiments! There is limited space, so sign up soon!  Cost is $125 and online registration is required.

$125.00

Spring Youth Garden Educator Training – DUE

Information: This training is designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of youth gardening in the classroom and community.   If you are interested in starting a gardening program in your school/community or you are looking for ways to enhance your already existing youth garden, do not miss this educational opportunity!   For more information see flyer. Date:  Saturday, March 24, 2018, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Deadline to register is March 16, 2018. Location:  San Antonio Botanical Gardens, 555 Funston Pl., SA, Tx.  78209

County 4-H Project Show

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

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, Mar. 16th 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 →

Texas 4-H Rabbit Advisory  Board – DUE

Information: This board  offers  4-H members  (age 13 – 18) and adult volunteer leaders an opportunity to help determine and expand the 4-H rabbit program by recommending and implementing special activities and new project ideas. The Texas 4-H Rabbit Advisory Committee provides the leadership and coordination of the program as a whole.  For more information and application click here. Date:  Application due by March 18, 2018