Study manuals can be purchased for $50 in advance from the Extension Office. Make check/money order payable to "Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service". In addition, a $10 registration fee will be collected on the day of the training. Click here for additional information on the Private Applicator License Training in Bexar County.
The Bexar County Dog Squad is a competitive 4-H dog club that focuses on learning all aspects of dog care and training with the emphasis on competing at the State Dog Show in July. All 4-H members with any type of dog are welcome to join. Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 1st, 6 p.m. **All dogs must be current on Bordetella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines and will not be permitted to attend without written proof. No exceptions. A one time fee of $25 for the year... Read More →
The 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program is for youth ages 14 – 18 that are interested in animal science and animal production. Application is due by June 2nd and available on the State website at http://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0JPBcTafCz8b52J. Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Courses are July 17 – 20 at Texas A&M University. Cost is $250 and July 24- 27 at Texas Tech University. Cost is $250. For more information click here or contact Billy Zanolini at wfzanolini@ag.tamu.edu or 979-458-0466.
June 2nd – 4th. Deadline is May 12th. Guidelines are available here.
Saturday, June 3rd at Moody Reunion Fairgrounds. For more information click here.
Mark your calendar for June 3, at the Callahan County 4-H Shooting Range. Sign up is the day of the event. For more information click here.
The primary goal of the Bexar County 4-H Ambassador Program is building communication skills to be utilized in an advocacy role for the Bexar County 4-H Program. ELIGIBILTY: Youth 12 - 18 years of age in the year serving Enrolled as a Bexar County 4-H member Must be an active member of 4-H, either independent or with a club for at least one full year prior to application. Guidelines and application are available here. Application is due to our office by Monday, June 5th, 8 a.m. You are... Read More →
This award is for youth in grades 10 -12. If you are wanting to apply for this award, please see your Awards & Recognition Handbook (http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/files/2011/11/Awards-Handbook-2017-FINAL.pdf) for qualifications. Reminder: you must have the original and three (3) copies of your recordbook for judging. The 3 copies SHOULD NOT be in folders/binders, please staple or use a clip. This award is due to our office before Monday, June 5th -8:00 a.m. The Member Recognition Application form is available here. NO LATE AWARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Reminder, there is a drop... Read More →
These awards are for 4-H’ers in 6 -12 grades. Bronze Star is for grades 6 – 8, Silver Star is for grades 8-9 and Gold Star is for grades 10-12. If you are wanting to apply for these awards, please see the Awards & Recognition Handbook (http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/files/2011/11/Awards-Handbook-2017-FINAL.pdf) for qualifications These awards are due to our office before Monday, June 5th – 8:00 a.m. NO LATE AWARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Reminder, there is a drop slot in the front door to assist you in making deadlines. If you are... Read More →
Clubs have an opportunity to apply for this award by completing the 4-H Honor Club Form. The form is due our office before Monday, June 5th – 8:00 a.m. Your club name will be put on the Honor Club plaque in our office. Reminder, there is a drop slot in the front door to assist you in making deadlines. Honor Club form is available here.
Each Club Manager should submit the name of your (one) club Rookie of the Year to the 4-H office before Monday, June 5th – 8:00 a.m. Please check the Awards and Recognition Handbook (http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/files/2011/11/Awards-Handbook-2017-FINAL.pdf) for qualifications. NO LATE NAMES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
A Gift of Time award is given to an individual or business who has provided exemplary support to the Bexar County 4-H Program. More details are available in our Awards & Recognition Handbook (http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/files/2011/11/Awards-Handbook-2017-FINAL.pdf). We need your help to identify the individual or business who are deserving of this award. Submission deadline is Monday, June 5th – 8:00 a.m. to the 4-H office. Reminder, there is a drop slot in the front door to assist you in making deadlines.
Put all your photos together and get that scrapbook done. Scrapbooks are due to our office on or before Monday, June 5th – 8:00 a.m.. There will be cash awards for 1st - 3rd placings. Scrapbook guidelines are available here. NO LATE SCRAPBOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Learning Tree - NISD Summer Program Food & Fun Camp Lessons will be conducted June 5-8, 2017, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM each day.
Texas 4-H Roundup is scheduled for June 6 -9 in College Station. If you are planning on attending Texas Roundup, a list of hotels is available here. Book it early, rooms fill up fast.
The Urban Wildlife Series will be conducted on June 8 (Thursday), June 29 (Thursday), July 11 (Tuesday), July 25 (Tuesday), and August 8 (Tuesday), from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Bexar County Extension Office, Suite 208. Cost is $25 for the series or $10 per class (payable at the door). RSVP by Friday, June 2, for the series. Topics to be covered include local resources and tools for wildlife identification and management, appreciating backyard wildlife, snakes and other reptiles, urban nuisance wildlife, and managing for songbirds.... Read More →
June 23 – 25 to be held at Bandera Gun Club. Deadline to register is June 10th. Guidelines are available here.
Saturday, June 10th at the Callahan County 4-H Shooting Range. Deadline is June 3rd. Guidelines are available here.
Learn what you can do to keep your garden beds blooming throughout the heat of the summer, how to attract butterflies and humming birds, and how to prepare your landscape for summer heat. Presented by David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulture. Bring a notebook!
Mark your calendar for June 25 – 28. This is camp is for members (5 – 10 grade) with shotgun experience not beginners. Cost is $350. Deadline is June 11th. For complete guidelines click here.