District Roundup (Big Time in D9) is a 2-day event for 4-H members in District 9 to compete in various contests. Contests include: Ag Product Identification Consumer Decision Making Duds to Dazzle Educational Presentation/Public Speaking Fashion Show Fashion Storyboard Food Challenge Food Show Healthy Lifestles Leaders 4 Life Livestock Skillathon Photography Judging Quiz Bowl (FCH, Horse, and Livestock) Robotics Challenge - moved to May 3rd for 2024 Science Fair Talent Showcase Vet Science Skillathon Wildlife Challenge Register on 4-H Online ** Some contests require additional entries and may... Read More →
Compete against other 4-H members in District 9 in Livestock Judging, Meat Judging, or Soil Judging contests! Register on 4-H Online For more information, visit Livestock Judging: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/livestock-judging/ Meat Judging: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/meats-identification-and-evaluation/ Soil Judging: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/soil-judging/
Order here February 28 thru April 3 Sheep/Goat SFOT 2024 market sheep/goat, registered breeding sheep/goat, and wether/commercial dams/does MUST order and validate in June; Optional for Spring 2025 major show sheep/goat. Previously validated breeding sheep/goats (registered, wether/commercial) do NOT need to be validated again UNLESS ownership has changed. NEW: If a TGBA/TLBA tag is added, a new tag must be purchased and the animal will have to revalidate. Original registration papers for breeding sheep/goat must be in exhibitor’s name by June 30, 2024. Heifer Fall 2024 major show... Read More →
Compete against other 4-H members in District 9 in the Horse Judging contest! For more information, visit: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/horse-judging/
Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martens (Ed.D.) explores growing Louisiana iris. The program presents species and hybrid types for our region, including cultivation information, how to obtain Louisiana iris and share them. You will also learn about our special collection with a tour at the Discovery Garden. Presentation: 9am - 10am Touring the irises in the garden: 10am - 10:30am Enjoy the Discovery Garden and ask additional questions about irises: until Noon ***NOTE LOCATION: Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St (FM519), La Marque, 77568***... Read More →
The Texas 4-H Photography Contest encourages self-expression and allows youth to demonstrate skills learned in the area of photography, including the use of photographic equipment and processing of photographs. First come, first serve - only 1 entry per category can be submitted in Galveston County! Open to senior age division only! 15 categories (includes a new “Abandoned” theme for this year) Entry timeline is April 1-15 No late entries accepted Enter on 4-H Online by April 15. Entries must also be submitted on Submittable! 2023-2024 State Photography Contest... Read More →
Deadlines March 1 – April 15, $10 per horse April 16 – May 1, $20 per horse General overview: All horses must be validated through 4-H Online to be eligible to show in District and/or Texas 4-H Horse Shows. Even those that have been validated previously need to be re-validated. Families should validate each horse one time only. Once the horse is validated, any sibling within that family is eligible to show the horse at their district show and/or the State 4-H Horse Show. If the horse is... Read More →
Compete against other 4-H members in District 9 in the Livestock Judging, Meat Judging, or Soil Judging contests! Enter on 4-H Online For more information on Livestock Judging, visit: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/livestock-judging/ For more information on Meat Judging, visit: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/meats-identification-and-evaluation/ For more information on Soil Judging, visit: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/soil-judging/
If you want beautiful flowers, you need MORE INSECTS! Galveston County Master Gardener and Entomology Specialist Hedy Wolpa will present information and photos on the beneficial insects we can attract to our gardens and landscaped yards to help increase flower and vegetable productions and decrease the presence of insect pests. She'll also talk about supporting insect native habitats and life cycles using biological control methods and fewer harmful chemicals. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please... Read More →
Check out Texas Superstar® plants with Galveston County Master Gardeners Sue Bain and Karen Nelson. Texas Superstar® plants thrive easily in our tough Texas environment and produce stellar blooms and fruit. Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener, you will be able to choose Superstar® plants from this presentation that can be planted in your garden beds. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than two weeks before the... Read More →
District Roundup (Big Time in D9) is a 2-day event for 4-H members in District 9 to compete in various contests. Contests include: Ag Product Identification Consumer Decision Making Duds to Dazzle Educational Presentation/Public Speaking Fashion Show Fashion Storyboard Food Challenge Food Show Healthy Lifestles Leaders 4 Life Livestock Skillathon Photography Judging Quiz Bowl (FCH, Horse, and Livestock) Robotics Challenge - moved to May 3rd for 2024 Science Fair Talent Showcase Vet Science Skillathon Wildlife Challenge For more information, visit: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/bigtime/