Extension Educationin Bexar County

Mark your calendar to attend our White-tailed Deer Management Symposium Friday, August 25th in La Vernia.  This program is a joint effort between the Extension Offices of Bexar, Atascosa, Guadalupe and Wilson counties and will encompass everything “white-tailed deer”.  CEUs, door prizes, vendors, refreshments and a catered meal will be offered.  Thanks to our program sponsors – Plateau Land and Wildlife Management, Alamo Soil and Water Conservation District, Texas Wildlife Association, Purple Wave Auction, Texas A&M University Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Gallagher and Texas Parks... Read More →

Getting Your Lawn & Landscape Ready for the Fall After the Summer Heat Cost: Free Date: Saturday, August 26th, 2023 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Address: 1025 Holmgreen Rd., SA, TX  78220

Session 8: 15 Ants Everyone Should Know

“Please save the date for an upcoming Health & Wellness event “Dinner Tonight Healthy Cooking School” hosted by our Family & Community Health department. Date: Thursday, August 31st, 2023 Time: 10:00am to 12:30pm. Location: The Family Service Neighborhood Place, 3014 Rivas St, San Antonio, TX 78228 We look forward to your participation! The official flyer and registration link will soon be posted on our website. Contact Angie Gutierrez at 210-631-0400 or email her at Angelica.Gutierrez@ag.tamu.edu for questions.

Fall and Winter Vegetable Garden Cost: $15 Date: Friday, September 1st, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Address: San Antonio Botanical Garden (555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX  78209) Click here to Register

Cultivate (Virtual) Cost: Free but RSVP Required Dates: Friday, September 8th and Saturday, September 9th, 2023 Times: Click Here to View Session Times RSVP: Click Here to RSVP All sessions are FREE! SAWS Customers can earn WaterSaver Reward points. Sign up for the SAWS WaterSaver Rewards Program Here Drawings for one annual complimentary “Friends Level” membership to the San Antonio Botanical Gardens ($150 value) Chance to win gift certificates to Rainbow Gardens Nursery ($25 value) Each session = one entry! Our SAWS WaterSaver Rewards Quizzes will be sent to you by email... Read More →

Lunch and Learn: Unusual Vegetables Cost: Free but RSVP Required Date: Friday, September 15th, 2023 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Address: 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX  78230 RSVP: Click Here to RSVP

2023 Fall Youth Gardens Educator Training Cost: $30 - Registration is Full Date: Saturday, September 16th, 2023 Time: 7:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Address: San Antonio Botanical Garden (555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX  78209) Register here! https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ds10-ev-010

Join us Tuesday, September 19th for a Fall Pasture Management program at the Bexar County Extension Office.  Three hours of pesticide CEUs will be offered.  Topics will include weed/brush management, picolinic acid chemistry training and pasture insects. To RSVP contact Kennedy Green at 210-631-0400 or kennedy.green@ag.tamu.edu. See the flyer below for additional information.   Fall Pasture Management Flyer

Session 9: 15 Bugs in Your Fall Veggie Garden

Did you know the best times for planting here in Bexar County are Spring and Fall?  Our Bexar County AgriLife Extension agent and local radio personality, David Rodriguez will be here to give us lots of pointers about fall planting and successful gardening practices. If you have never been to one of David’s seminars, you are in for a treat! If you have heard a seminar of David’s before, then you know what a wealth of information he presents. This class is free and no is registration required!... Read More →

Attracting Butterflies & Pollinators to Your Landscape with Texas Superstar® Plants Cost: $15.00 (13.50 SABOT Member) Date: Thursday, October 5th, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Address: SABOT (555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX  78209) Click Here to Register & Pay

Total Cost: $60 (includes registration fee and materials) The study manuals can be purchased in advance from the Extension Office. Make check/money order payable to “Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service”. There will be additional fees associated with applying for a license and for online testing. PLEASE CALL TO RESERVE A PLACE... Call (210) 631-0400 and ask for Kennedy Green or email at Kennedy.Green@ag.tamu.edu

Turfgrass Basics Cost: Free Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Address: Milberger’s Nursery (3920 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX  78247)

Lawn Basics 101 Cost: $17.00 Date: Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Address: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C  (6632 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238) Click Here to Register & Pay

Turfgrass Basics Cost: Free Date: Saturday, October 14th, 2023 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Address: The Garden Center (10682 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX  78250)

Turfgrass Basics Cost: Free Date: Saturday, October 14th, 2023 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Address: The Garden Center (10682 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX  78250)

Lunch and Learn: Prop Swap (Plant Propagation) Cost: Free but RSVP Required Date: Friday, October 20th, 2023 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Address: Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX  78230) Click Here to RSVP

Fall is for Planting Shade Trees and More Cost: Free Date: Saturday, October 21st, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Address: Milberger's Nursery (3920 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX  78247)

Attention Bexar County Employees Only Great Ready for Walk Across Texas 2023 with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension! If you are a Bexar County Employee, you can create a Walk Across Texas Team of 8 co-workers to participate in this year's challenge. The kick-off will be on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. so you still have time to get your team together and join. Bexar County Courthouse 100 Dolorosa St.,  San Antonio, TX  78205 If you are a Bexar County Employee and would like more information, contact... Read More →