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30 Bugs Every Gardener Should Know
Not every insect in your garden is a villain. Learn how to recognize beneficial and non-beneficial bugs and insects in your landscape. Entomologist Molly Keck will introduce you to the most common insects in San Antonio, TX and integrated pest management solutions to safely manage their populations in your garden. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. Space is limited.
Date: September 14th, 2021
Date: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 ($18 member)
Location: SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN
Address: 555 FUNSTON PLACE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209
Register Here
Pollinators and Texas Superstar Plants
Cost: Free (Seating is Limited)
Date: Friday, September 17th, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Patrick Heath Public Library
Address: 451 North Main Street Bldg. 100, Boerne, TX 78006
RSVP By Phone or Email: 830-331-8242 or Annette.Bourgeois@ag.tamu.eduPreparing Your Fall and Winter Vegetable Garden Part 2 (Cool Weather Crops)
Date: Saturday, September 18th, 2021
Cost: Free
Location: Milberger’s Nursery
Location: 3920 North Loop 1604, SA TX, 78247
RSVP: Nursery@Millbergersa.comBack to the Basics Beef Cattle Series
Mark your calendar now for the “Back to the Basics” Beef Cattle series. It doesn’t matter the size of your operation or the number of cattle you manage, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! Click HERE for program and registration details.
Dates: September 21st, & October 19th
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Second Steps in Beekeeping Virtual Program
If you have attended the Beekeeping Basics program or already have bees and are ready for some more in depth information, this virtual program will cover those needs!
Date: September 21st and 22nd
Cost: $35
Register HereYouth Garden Educator Training
CLASS IS FULL
The Youth Garden Educator Training is designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of youth gardening in the classroom and community throughout Bexar County. With RSVP registration, teachers/volunteers MUST PROVIDE a Group Enrollment Form per school/garden program to enroll their students in the Classroom Gardens Program.
Date: Saturday, September 25th, 2021 8:30a.m. – 12:00 noon ( In 7:45a.m. – 8:25a.m.) Plant/Garden Pickup 12:00 noon—1:30p.m.
Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio TX 78209
Cost: Free
RSVP: Email David Rodriguez at dhrodriguez@ag.tamu.eduSheep and Goats 101 Webinar
If you are considering raising sheep or goats, you don’t want to miss this informative webinar.
Cost: $15 per person
Date: Thursday, October 7th
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Online Platform: Microsoft Teams
RSVP: Email Sam Womble at s-womble@tamu.eduFood Handler’s Course
Basic overview of food safety practices. 2 yr. permit from the State of Texas
Cost: $20 per person
Date: Thursday, October 7th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Suite 208, SATX 78230
RSVP by Phone or Email: Email Patricia Valdillez at patricia.valdillez@ag.tamu.eduBeekeeping 101 Virtual Class
This live, online course will cover the basics of beekeeping to prepare you to have your own hives and interact with instructors. We will cover honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment, managing a hive, and pests management of honey bees. You’ll learn what to expect those first early years as a beekeeper!
Cost: $45.00
Dates: October 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th
Register HereTexas Fruit Conference
The Texas Fruit Conference supports the unique challenges and opportunities for growing perennial fruit in Texas by bringing people together!
Dates: October 11th and 12th
Location: 375 S. Castell Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Register HereVirtual Winter CEU Program
6 CEUs – Structural Pest Control Licensees
5 CEUs – ALL other pesticide licenses
Cost: $40
Dates: Friday, December 10th, 2021
Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (will be a break for lunch)
Register Here
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Spring Break Nature Camp 2020
Registration is now open for the Annual 2020 Spring Break Nature Camp, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. If you know a child who loves nature, science, learning, and spending time outdoors, this is an excellent opportunity. Various topics will be covered through experiments, hands on learning, activities, and crafts. We’ll cover herpetology, wildlife, entomology, horticulture through nature scavenger hunts, touching live animals, researching, and learning from experts in the field! The goal of the camp is to encourage love of appreciation of nature and foster… Read More →
Spring Break Nature Camp
March 11-13 (Monday-Wednesday), 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. each day, will be the Spring Break Nature Camp for youth ages 6-11. The camp will be help at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208). Cost is $100 and online registration is required. Your kids won’t want to miss this amazing camp! We will learn all about nature, including entomology, horticulture, agriculture, wildlife and herpetology from experts in those fields. Space is limited, and the camp fills up quickly, so register soon!
Junior Entomology Camp – Ages 4-6
Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck invites you to join her for a buggin’ good time! Camp will be indoors with collecting & activities outdoors. Check the Entomology Youth Programs page for details and associated costs. This camp is geared toward youth ages 4-6 who have an interest in science and nature–especially insects! Register online as soon as possible if you are interested in attending; space is limited and these camps fill quickly.
Entomology Camp – Ages 7-12
Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck will be hosting the 9th annual summer camp for junior entomologists! Camp will be indoors with collecting & activities outdoors. Check the Entomology Youth Programs page for details and associated costs. This camp is geared toward youth ages 7-12. Register online as soon as possible if you are interested in attending; space is limited and these camps fill quickly.
Entomology Camp – Ages 7-12
Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck will be hosting the 9th annual summer camp for junior entomologists! Camp will be indoors with collecting & activities outdoors. Check the Entomology Youth Programs page for details and associated costs. This camp is geared toward youth ages 7-12. Register online as soon as possible if you are interested in attending; space is limited and these camps fill quickly.
Entomology Camp – Ages 7-12
Extension Program Specialist Molly Keck will be hosting the 9th annual summer camp for junior entomologists! Camp will be indoors with collecting & activities outdoors. Check the Entomology Youth Programs page for details and associated costs. This camp is geared toward youth ages 7-12. Register online as soon as possible if you are interested in attending; space is limited and these camps fill quickly.
Spring Break Nature Camp
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.
Junior Entomology Camps (Ages 4-6)
If you have a young one interested in entomology, insects and nature – join us for our annual Junior Entomology Camp. Meant for ages 4-6. Includes collecting insects, playing with live insects, learning about insects, and performing activities and experiments with insects. Campers will receive mini collection kits and tons of take home crafts. Camp 1 – July 31-August 1, 9am-12pm Camp 2 – August 2-3, 9am-12pm Register at nisd.net/ace Keyword: Bugs
Summer Entomology (Bug) Camp – Ages 7 and Up
Now accepting registrations! We always fill up fast with a long waiting list, so be sure to get registered soon. Register at nisd.net/ace. Keyword: bug Campers get the change to learn all about entomology and become junior entomologists. We will perform experiments and activities with insects, get to hold tarantulas, roaches, millipedes and more. Campers will also collect insects and put together an insect collection. Campers will receive a student collection kit, complete with professional net, all the materials needed to collect and pin insects, a collection bag, and… Read More →
Spring Break Nature Camp
This year, the kids will be learning about Texas Snakes & Reptiles, Birds of Prey from wildlife experts, Tarantulas and Insects, Horticulture, and do some birding with an ornithology expert. We’ll perform experiments with owl pellets, insects, and some microbiology, and get to hold live animals, insects, snakes, reptiles, and get up close and personal with some birds of prey. Spring Break Nature Camp Presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s horticulture & entomology programs March 13-16, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $115 Register at http://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty Snacks provided, but please… Read More →
