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SUMMARY:Backyard Chicken Seminar Series - Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for a Virtual Backyard Chicken Seminar Series. \nClick here to view flyer with QR codes to register for either\, or both\, virtual seminars:  Fall 2026 Backyard Chicken Seminar Series-2 \nContact Gregory.Archer@ag.tamu.edu with any questions. \nChicken Basics – Starts October 19\, daily through 10/23 \n10/19 INTRO\, HOUSING\, LIGHTING\n10/20 BREEDS AND NUTRITION\n10/21 SELLING EGGS AND POULTRY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/22 HEALTH AND DISEASE\n10/23 CHICKENS\, YOUR GARDEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT \nEgg Grader Training – 10/26 – 10/29 \n10/26 EGG COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGY\n10/27 EGG MICROBIOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/28 INTERIOR EGG QUALITY AND DEFECTS\n10/29 USDA GRADING STANDARDS
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/backyard-chicken-seminar-series-virtual-seminar/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Healthy Trees in an Earth-Kind Environment
DESCRIPTION:TYLER\, Texas — The Smith County Master Gardeners\, in partnership with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service\, will host a free educational seminar titled “Healthy Trees in an Earth-Kind Environment” on Thursday\, November 12\, 2026. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Tyler Rose Center Complex\, with doors opening for registration at 8:30 AM. \nDesigned to help local residents understand and care for East Texas urban canopy and native ecosystems\, the morning program features expert-led presentations and an outdoor guided tour: \n\n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Tree Physiology & Why Trees Don’t Heal\n\nLuke Alfaro\, Urban Forester and Arborist for the City of Tyler\, will open the seminar with an insightful session exploring tree biology and the unique mechanics of how trees respond to damage and aging. \n\n10:10 AM – 11:10 AM: The Importance of Trees in the East Texas Landscape\n\nSmith County Master Gardener Elizabeth Waldrop will discuss how trees actively shape their surrounding environments and emphasize the vital role native trees play in supporting healthy\, biodiverse East Texas ecosystems. \n\n11:20 AM – 12:00 PM: Tour of the Trees – Tyler Botanical Garden\n\nDr. Greg Grant\, Smith County Horticulture Agent with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service\, will lead participants on an interactive guided walk through the nearby Tyler Botanical Garden. \nEvent & Registration Details \n\nDate & Time: Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration at 8:30 AM)\nLocation: Tyler Rose Center Complex\, Tyler\, TX\nAdmission: Free and open to the public\nDownload Flyer: HERE\nRegistration Link: Attendees can register online prior to the event at Healthy Trees in an Earth-Kind Environment
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/healthy-trees-in-an-earth-kind-environment/
LOCATION:Tyler Rose Garden Center\, 420 Rose Park Dr.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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