Extension Educationin Austin County

Presenter/Speaker: Cristela Sanders, USDA Conservationist

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Austin and Colorado counties are partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife to host a Feathers, Furs, and Farming program on August 11, 2023. The focus of this program will center around Advice on Public and Private Hunting Lands. Topics covered will include Hunting Safety and Laws; Navigating Hunting Leases – Do’s and Don’ts; Public Hunting Opportunities in Texas; and Ask the Game Warden.  Our speakers include personal from Texas Parks and Wildlife, a practicing attorney with a passion for helping landowners navigate hunting... Read More →

Presenter/Speaker: Ray Parker, Entomologist

Prairie View A&M University’s Cooperative Extension Program of Wharton County will be hosting a hybrid, Equine Management Program on Tuesday, August 22nd from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Wharton County Extension Office (315 E. Milam St., Wharton, TX 77488). The program will be streamed online as well. After registering on Eventbrite, you will receive an email for online registrations via Zoom. Topics: - Summer Health Risks & Symptoms - Tips on Cooling Down After Exercise Speakers: - Dr. Lauren Davang, Wharton Veterinary Clinic - Braxton Mitchell,... Read More →

REGISTER HERE   The Horticulture Committee of Austin County and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County will be hosting a Fall Horticulture Seminar on Friday, August 25, 2023, at American Legion Post #442 located at 1630 Meyer St, Sealy.  Program registration will begin at 12:30pm with the first presentation beginning at 1pm.   Information to be covered includes Berries: Blue, Black, and Red; How Native Plants Can Increase Biodiversity in Your Landscape; and Native Pollinators.  Presenters include Stephan Janak with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service,... Read More →

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Presenter/Speaker: Ashley Grubb, Enchanted Gardens

Register HERE   Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services of Austin and Colorado Counties are partnering with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to host a Feathers, Furs, and Farming series on Friday, September 29, 2023. As part of the range and wildlife management series, this program will focus on white-tailed deer. Topics covered will include updates on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), habitat management, supplemental feeding, doe harvesting, learning to age deer on the hoof, and basic antler scoring. We will also have some fun with an aging quiz, so... Read More →