The State 4-H Dog Show is held each year in July, and offers classes in agility, rally, obedience, costume, tricks, drill, showmanship and conformation. Some counties host 4-H Dog Shows. These contests will be publicized on this page and through e-mail as information becomes available. At the annual State 4-H Dog Show, you can enter photos you have taken of your dog in the Dog Photography Contest. Photos are entered in four categories: dog still life, active, storyboard, and theme. The State 4-H Dog Show will be held... Read More →
Lonestar 4-H, Helping Hand 4-H, and the Cole Gordon Foundation would like to extend two $1,500.00 scholarships to two graduating Galveston County 4-H members. You must submit an application and give an interview. The application is due by July 12, 2024. You can email a copy of the application to leah.stiles@ag.tamu.edu or drop it off at the Extension office. Scholarship interviews will take place on July 24, 2024 and scholarship recipients will be announced at the 4-H Awards Banquet on August 10, 2024. Word Application PDF Application
Each year Galveston County 4-H recognizes both its deserving youth members and its Adult Volunteer leaders through the Galaxy of Star Awards. These awards are the highest county level achievement awards in the 4-H program and the recipients will be announced at the 4-H Banquet at the end of the 4-H year. Please see the criteria for each award below. If you wish to apply or nominate an adult leader, please use the application form at the bottom of the page. Youth applicants MUST turn in a recordbook.... Read More →
Succulent plants delight with unique shapes, vibrant colors and ease of care. Join Galveston County Master Gardener Patricia Martin, presenting her favorite succulent plants including Euphorbia, Haworthia and Aloe species. You will learn about soil and water needs, container planting and propagation, and home care. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the County Extension Office at least one week prior to the program or event to request assistance. Texas A&M... Read More →
Food Camp is a week-long camp for kids ages 8-18. They will be engaged in hands-on learning about food from various cultures around the world. Register HERE!
The Texas State 4-H Horse Show will be taking place at the Brazos County Expo in Bryan, TX. Over 350 4-H youth plus their families attend the show from all over the state of Texas. The Texas State 4-H Horse Show is the pinnacle of the 4-H horse project and offers many opportunities to 4-H youth including up to 40 classes of competition, educational programs, scholarships, and college preparation opportunities. More information can be found here Schedule Rules
If you applied for a Star Award, you will receive an email with your interview time for July 24, 2024. Interviews will take place in the morning at the County Extension Office.
Formal and informal K-12th grade educators interested in learning about aquatic wildlife, ecosystems, natural resources, and conservation education. Registration is $35 and includes a 379-page book of curriculum and activities, 6 hours of TEA credits, and more. To register, please visit Aquatic WILD Workshop (constantcontactpages.com).