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

District 4-H Spring Roundup Contests – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

Everyone is welcome to participate at the District 4-H Spring Roundup Contests, April 19 - 21. Guidelines and eligibility form are available here.  Early registration fee is $10.00 on line via the 4-H CONNECT by credit card from March 8 - 20.  Please select contest“2017-2018 District 10 Spring Round Up. Thursday, April 19, 2018 – Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Fredericksburg: Range & Pasture ID Range Evaluation Wool Judging Mohair Judging Thursday, April 19, 2018 – First Baptist, Fredricksburg Leaders 4 Life Friday, April 20, 2018 - Gillespie County Fairgrounds,... Read More →

Recordbook Training

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

Recordbooks are a great way to keep track of what you have done in 4-H.  Make sure you take lots of pictures of you and the projects you participate in.  Keep track of what you did and when you did it.  There will be a Recordbook Training on Thursday, Mar. 22nd, 6:30 p.m. at the County Extension office in S-208.  Forms are available on the State 4-H site http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/recordbooks/.   Recordbook covers are $3 each and available for purchase in our office.

Capital Farm Credit Scholarship – DUE

Information:    $1,000 one-time scholarship awarded to an individual from a Bexar County high school.   Guidelines and application are available here. Date:  Application is due by March 23, 2018 to the Capital Farm Credit office.  

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.

Bexar County Open Qualifying Horse Show

Information: This show is open to adults and youth, you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H.  Click here for entry form.   More information and patterns are posted on the Horse Leaders  website at  https://sites.google.com/view/bexarco4hhorse Date:  Saturday, March 24, 2018. Location: Country Church, 1005 FM 78, Marion, Tx.  78124

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

2018 Spring Youth Garden Educator Training

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

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!  The 2018 Spring Youth Garden Educator Training will be held Saturday, March 24, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens.  Registration is $20 and includes lunch.  Register online by Friday, March 16.

$20.00

Johnson County 4-H 3-D Shoot

Information:  30 Target 3-D Course.  Open to the first 100 shooters.  Entry form and waivers here. Date:  Saturday, April 14, 2018.  Deadline March 30, 2018 Location:  JCSSA Shooting Range, 6465 FM 3136, Alvarado, Tx.

Fashion and Interior Design Ambassador Program

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

Information: The Texas 4-H Fashion and Interior Design Ambassador Program strives to provide members entering 10 – 12 grades the opportunity to develop and practice advanced leadership skills to mentor other youth, and to become knowledgeable representatives for the Fashion & Interior Design project.  Guidelines and application are available here. Date:  Application due by March 31, 2018

Estate Planning Workshop

Rudy's BBQ 24152 West IH 10, Leon Springs, TX, United States

April 5 (Thursday) - An Estate Planning Workshop will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Rudy's BBQ (24152 West IH 10, Leon Springs, TX).  Program topics will include "Why is Estate Planning Important?  What You Need to Know" and "Trusts,  Business Entities, and Tax Issues".  Cost of the program is $10 and includes lunch.  RSVP by March 30 to Denise at 210/631-0400.

$10.00

Scholarship Training

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

Information: Are you a graduating senior and plan to apply for a 4-H scholarship, mark your calendar to attend this training.  For more information click here. Date:  Thursday, April 5, 2018, 6:30 p.m. Location: 4-H Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, S-208, SA, Tx.  78230

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.

Sportfishing Project Leader Training – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

Information:  This training is open to adults and 4-H members in 9 – 12 grades.  Topics will include basic fishing skills, fish biology, gear and tackle and much more.  See flyer for more information. Date:  Saturday, April 21, 2018.  Deadline is April 8, 2018 on 4-H Connect. Location: Lake Bastrop South Shore Park, 375 South Shore Rd., Bastrop, Tx.  78602. Cost:  $25

Texas 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Project State Contest – DUE

Information: This project is an interactive program that teaches youth about wildlife, habitat, habitat management, and natural resources stewardship.  Guidelines are available here. Date:  April 28 – 29, 2018.  Deadline to register on 4-H Connect is April 9, 2018. Location: Camp Tyler, Whitehouse, Texas Cost: $25

4-H Volunteer Recognition Awards – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

There are a lot of great volunteers in the Bexar County 4-H Program.  Here is an opportunity for you to nominate someone from your club.  Award descriptions, guidelines and applications are available on the state website at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018-Volunteer-Recognition-Packet.pdf.   Deadline to submit a nomination award on-line  is Monday, April 9, 2018.