Texas 4-H Congress Application Due

Texas 4-H Congress allows senior 4-H members to experience the law-making process first hand by writing and submitting a bill, and then serving as a member of the House of Representatives, the Senate, the Press, or as a Lobbyist to determine the fate of each bill submitted. For more information on Texas 4-H Congress, see the Texas 4-H Website. If you are interested in attending Texas 4-H Congress, you must complete the application below by the deadline. Applications will be reviewed and ranked at the county level, then... Read More →

Irises for the Gulf Coast Garden

Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque, TX, United States

Iris enthusiast and Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martens (Ed.D.) will provide an overview of how to grow, care for, and increase the variety of hybrids and species irises in our community. The program includes information about the types of irises that can be grown locally and elsewhere in Texas. The presentation also addresses tips for growing, information about how to obtain irises and share them, and the effects of weather (i.e., freezes) and pests/diseases. Participants will learn about our iris preservation work and tour the iris beds,... Read More →

Rainwater Harvesting

Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque, TX, United States

Don't let that water go down the drain! Learn to collect and store rainwater. Nat Gruesen, Galveston County Master Gardener and Certified Rainwater Harvesting Specialist, will present rainwater harvesting practices and ways to incorporate rainwater collection into your residential landscaping along with methods for making your rainwater barrel. Registration is required. If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program.

Tag Orders – State Fair (Lamb & Goat)

This is for exhibitors showing Market/Breeding Sheep & Goat, , order online HERE 2022 State Fair:  1) Market Lamb/Goat, 2) Registered Breeding Sheep/Goat, and 3) Wether/Commercial Dams/Does MUST order and validate this summer. There will be a Fall order & validation for animals attending Spring 2023 shows All Market animals must be validated regardless of prior validation. Previously major show validated breeding animals (registered, wether/commercial) do NOT need to be validated UNLESS ownership has changed.  Order Details Order what is necessary, the Extension Office does not order extra. Refunds... Read More →

4-H District 9 Rifle, Air Rifle, & Pistol Contest

The District 9 Rifle, Air Rifle, and Pistol Contest entry deadline is March 16, 2022 via 4-H Online. More information can be found here: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/shooting-sports/