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SUMMARY:Texas Master Beekeeper Program - Advanced Level
DESCRIPTION:Texas A&M AgriLife is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Texas Master Beekeeper Program (TMBP)\, a 10-week course at both the Apprentice and Advanced levels. These courses are designed to provide structured\, research-based education to help beekeepers build knowledge and progress through the Texas Master Beekeeper Program. \nCourse details: \n\n10-week guided online course\nWeekly modules and lessons\nSelf-paced access with scheduled weekly progression\nSuitable for all beekeepers\n\nRegistration links: \n\nApprentice Level\n\nRequirements: None\nSession Day: Mondays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 16 – April 20\, 2026\n\n\nAdvanced Level\n\nRequirements: Took Apprentice Level\nSession Day: Tuesdays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 17 – April 21\, 2026\n\n\n\nBoth courses are now hosted on the new permanent AgriLife Learn platform\, where participants will have indefinite access to course materials. As we continue expanding the Texas Master Beekeeper Program\, additional trainings — including the Master level and future specialty courses — will also be housed on this site. This will create a centralized learning hub for Texas beekeepers. \nFor beekeepers who took the courses last year\, we will add you to the new platform! \nWe are also adding hands-on experiences to the course. We will provide more information about these regional field days in the near future. However\, all beekeepers registered for the 10-week course will have access to the in-hive sessions. We expect those to be located in Overton\, Fort Worth\, Lubbock\, Kerrville\, and Houston in the spring (April-May). \nPlease do not hesitate to reach out with any questions! \nGarett Slater \nAssistant Professor and Honey Bee Extension Entomologist\nDepartment of Entomology | Texas A&M AgriLife\n1710 FM3053 |  Overton\, TX 75684\nPh: 701-928-0418 | garett.slater@ag.tamu.edu
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/texas-master-beekeeper-program-advanced-level/2026-02-17/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Texas Master Beekeeper Program - Apprentice Level
DESCRIPTION:Texas A&M AgriLife is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Texas Master Beekeeper Program (TMBP)\, a 10-week course at both the Apprentice and Advanced levels. These courses are designed to provide structured\, research-based education to help beekeepers build knowledge and progress through the Texas Master Beekeeper Program. \nCourse details: \n\n10-week guided online course\nWeekly modules and lessons\nSelf-paced access with scheduled weekly progression\nSuitable for all beekeepers\n\nRegistration links: \n\nApprentice Level\n\nRequirements: None\nSession Day: Mondays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 16 – April 20\, 2026\n\n\nAdvanced Level\n\nRequirements: Took Apprentice Level\nSession Day: Tuesdays\nTime: 9 a.m. – noon\nDates: February 17 – April 21\, 2026\n\n\n\nBoth courses are now hosted on the new permanent AgriLife Learn platform\, where participants will have indefinite access to course materials. As we continue expanding the Texas Master Beekeeper Program\, additional trainings — including the Master level and future specialty courses — will also be housed on this site. This will create a centralized learning hub for Texas beekeepers. \nFor beekeepers who took the courses last year\, we will add you to the new platform! \nWe are also adding hands-on experiences to the course. We will provide more information about these regional field days in the near future. However\, all beekeepers registered for the 10-week course will have access to the in-hive sessions. We expect those to be located in Overton\, Fort Worth\, Lubbock\, Kerrville\, and Houston in the spring (April-May). \nPlease do not hesitate to reach out with any questions! \nGarett Slater \nAssistant Professor and Honey Bee Extension Entomologist\nDepartment of Entomology | Texas A&M AgriLife\n1710 FM3053 |  Overton\, TX 75684\nPh: 701-928-0418 | garett.slater@ag.tamu.edu
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/texas-master-beekeeper-program-apprentice-level/2026-02-16/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:The History of Holiday Plants
DESCRIPTION:with Matt Mattus\, senior director of horticulture\, AHS\nDecember 4\, 2025 from 7-8 p.m. ET\nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nThis program is approved for 1 CEU with the Association of Professional Landscape Designers\nThe history of holiday plants and flowers is as surprising as it is delightful—filled with curious facts\, ancient traditions\, and a fair share of horticultural myths. Ever wonder why holly and ivy\, poinsettias\, or mistletoe became staples of seasonal décor and song? This lively talk explores the legends and origins behind the plants we associate with winter celebrations\, tracing their roots from pagan rituals and Victorian customs to mid-century greeting cards and modern commercial trends. With humor and insight\, Matt Mattus unpacks the often-overlooked stories behind everything from seaweed garlands to seashell ornaments\, revealing how superstition\, vintage imagery\, and even the craft aisle at Michaels have influenced our festive traditions. You’ll leave not only entertained and informed\, but also inspired with fresh ideas for reimagining your own holiday decorating this season. \nMatt Mattus is the Senior Director of Horticulture at the American Horticultural Society and a leading voice in the world of gardening. He previously served as Vice President of the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill and as President of the North American Rock Garden Society. A widely published author and contributor\, his writing appears in top gardening magazines\, and he is the author of two acclaimed books: Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening and Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/the-history-of-holiday-plants/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
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SUMMARY:Prairie Strips for Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:with Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore\, professor\, Iowa State University\nThursday\, November 20\, 2025 from 7-8 p.m. ET\nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nThis program is approved for 1 CEU with the Association of Professional Landscape Designers\nAgriculture is crucial to providing for growing human population. It is also major threat to Earth’s biodiversity. Broad conservation strategies to address this situation include land-sparing\, which includes establishing reserves where human land uses are limited and natural processes are allowed to proceed\, and land sharing\, which seeks to improve the habitat provided by human-dominated landscapes. Prairie strips are an increasingly promoted land-sharing practice developed in the US Midwest. In this seminar\, Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore will present research knowledge and gaps regarding the use of prairie strips by multiple taxa\, including insects\, birds\, and reptiles. She will also discuss farmer interest in and barriers to establishing prairie strips. \nDr. Lisa Schulte Moore is the Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agricultural and Life Sciences in the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management and director of the Bioeconomy Institute at Iowa State University. She works in large transdisciplinary teams of scientists\, engineers\, farmers\, farmland owners\, and representatives of government\, industry\, and NGOs to foster continuous living cover on agricultural landscapes. Her research supports the development of new agricultural markets to meet societal goals for sustainable food\, energy\, materials\, rural prosperity\, healthy soil\, clean water\, abundant wildlife\, and inspiring recreational opportunities. She is a fellow of the Ecological Society of America\, American Association for the Advancement of Science\, and MacArthur Foundation. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/prairie-strips-for-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T193000
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SUMMARY:Create a Backyard Bird Paradise
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Seminar Series: Backyard Bird Paradise\nNovember 19 & 20\, 2025\nCost – $25\nMaster Naturalist Advanced Training\nQuestions? Please email Emily Grant at emily.grant@ag.tamu.edu \nNovember 19\, 2025\n5:30 – 6:30 PM Bring on the Birds! Haeley Giambalvo\, Native Plant Influencer and Author\nPresentation Summary\nBring your yard to life with bird activity by landscaping with native plants! This presentation will explore how our native Texas plants provide the food\, shelter\, and nesting sites that birds need to thrive. You’ll discover how native plants not only produce seeds and berries for birds\, but also attract the insects that are a critical food source for many species. Learn which plants attract different birds\, how to create a bird-friendly habitat year-round\, and simple design tips to transform your yard into the most popular one on the block for birds! \n6:30 – 7:30 PM Growing Plants from the Ground Up – Beth McMahon\, Horticulture Agent\,\nPresentation Summary\nHave you ever wanted to have a green thumb so you can grow your own bird attracting plants? Keeping plants alive can seem like a daunting task\, but doesn’t have to be. AgriLife Extension Agent Beth McMahon will talk on the basics of plant care\, establishing plant beds and general plant maintenance. \nNovember 20\, 2025\n5:30 – 6:30 PM Designing Home Landscapes from a Bird’s Eye Perspective – Dr. Michael Arnold – Professor of Landscape and Horticulture\nPresentation Summary\nThis presentation will focus on discussions of design elements useful in attracting birds to home landscapes. Emphasis will include plantings and hardscapes that support critical habitat requirements for various types of birds. We will explore plant selections and site considerations to provide necessary water\, food resources\, shelter and nesting locations and materials throughout the year. Suggestions for designing to enhance viewing of birds will also be discussed. \n6:30 – 7:30 PM Creating a Feeding Station to Enhance your Birdy Backyard – Liz Tidwell – Small Acreage Program Specialist\nPresentation Summary\nJoin Liz as she shares how to set up a backyard feeding station designed to attract your favorite birds. She’ll cover how to choose the right feeders and foods\, and why it’s important to adjust what you offer throughout the year to meet the seasonal needs of different species. Learn practical tips to make your backyard a welcoming habitat for feathered visitors while enhancing your own birding experience. \nREGISTER HERE\nQuestions? Please email Emily Grant at emily.grant@ag.tamu.edu
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/create-a-backyard-bird-paradise/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T190000
DTSTAMP:20251118T193113Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation on Epic Gardening
DESCRIPTION:With Kevin Espiritu\, Founder and CEO\, Epic Gardening\nWednesday\, November 19\, 2025 from 7-8 p.m. ET\nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nThis program is approved for 1 CEU with the Association of Professional Landscape Designers\nWith hundreds of millions of learners on several media outlets\, Epic Gardening is committed to helping people grow plants through its gardening education and supply store. Join Kevin Espiritu\, founder and CEO of Epic Gardening\, for a conversation about the journey of building his impactful gardening business\, current projects\, the ways he reaches people through digital outlets\, and insight into plant materials\, gardening techniques\, and gardening education resources. This conversation will be filled with valuable tips for home gardeners\, garden communicators\, garden educators\, and professionals building plant businesses. \nKevin Espiritu is the founder and CEO of Epic Gardening\, the world’s most-followed gardening education brand and gardening supply source. As a self-taught gardener\, Espiritu has spent over a decade producing educational gardening content across YouTube\, TikTok\, Instagram\, Facebook\, The Beet podcast\, and his blog. He’s amassed over 23 million social media followers\, 25 million podcast downloads\, and over 120 million pageviews on his blog. Additionally\, Espiritu has authored three books: Field Guide To Urban Gardening: How to Grow Plants\, No Matter Where You Live\, Grow Bag Gardening: The Revolutionary Way to Grow Bountiful Vegetables\, Herbs\, Fruits\, and Flowers in Lightweight\, Eco-Friendly Fabric Pots\, and Epic Homesteading: Your Guide to Self-Sufficiency on a Modern\, High-Tech\, Backyard Homestead. Kevin currently lives at his Epic Homestead in San Diego\, California. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/a-conversation-with-epic-gardening/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T193000
DTSTAMP:20251113T214041Z
CREATED:20251113T213808Z
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SUMMARY:Create a Backyard Bird Paradise
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Seminar Series: Backyard Bird Paradise\nNovember 19 & 20\, 2025\nCost – $25\nMaster Naturalist Advanced Training\nQuestions? Please email Emily Grant at emily.grant@ag.tamu.edu \nNovember 19\, 2025\n5:30 – 6:30 PM Bring on the Birds! Haeley Giambalvo\, Native Plant Influencer and Author\nPresentation Summary\nBring your yard to life with bird activity by landscaping with native plants! This presentation will explore how our native Texas plants provide the food\, shelter\, and nesting sites that birds need to thrive. You’ll discover how native plants not only produce seeds and berries for birds\, but also attract the insects that are a critical food source for many species. Learn which plants attract different birds\, how to create a bird-friendly habitat year-round\, and simple design tips to transform your yard into the most popular one on the block for birds! \n6:30 – 7:30 PM Growing Plants from the Ground Up – Beth McMahon\, Horticulture Agent\,\nPresentation Summary\nHave you ever wanted to have a green thumb so you can grow your own bird attracting plants? Keeping plants alive can seem like a daunting task\, but doesn’t have to be. AgriLife Extension Agent Beth McMahon will talk on the basics of plant care\, establishing plant beds and general plant maintenance. \nNovember 20\, 2025\n5:30 – 6:30 PM Designing Home Landscapes from a Bird’s Eye Perspective – Dr. Michael Arnold – Professor of Landscape and Horticulture\nPresentation Summary\nThis presentation will focus on discussions of design elements useful in attracting birds to home landscapes. Emphasis will include plantings and hardscapes that support critical habitat requirements for various types of birds. We will explore plant selections and site considerations to provide necessary water\, food resources\, shelter and nesting locations and materials throughout the year. Suggestions for designing to enhance viewing of birds will also be discussed. \n6:30 – 7:30 PM Creating a Feeding Station to Enhance your Birdy Backyard – Liz Tidwell – Small Acreage Program Specialist\nPresentation Summary\nJoin Liz as she shares how to set up a backyard feeding station designed to attract your favorite birds. She’ll cover how to choose the right feeders and foods\, and why it’s important to adjust what you offer throughout the year to meet the seasonal needs of different species. Learn practical tips to make your backyard a welcoming habitat for feathered visitors while enhancing your own birding experience. \nREGISTER HERE\nQuestions? Please email Emily Grant at emily.grant@ag.tamu.edu
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/create-a-backyard-bird-paradise/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20250925T163050Z
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SUMMARY:Clymer Meadow Preserve Tour
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the Clymer Meadow Preserve Tour! \nThe Clymer Meadow Preserve Tallgrass Tour is a guided walking tour across the beautiful tallgrass prairie at our Clymer Meadow Preserve near Celeste\, Texas. \nThe Nature Conservancy’s Clymer Meadow Preserve is a 1\,475-acre preserve that protects one of the largest and last remaining remants of the Blackland Prairie. This tallgrass prairie provides diverse offerings of wildflowers\, wildlife\, and wetland habitat. \nRegistration is required and closes 5 days prior to the event. \nWhen: Saturday\, October 11\, 2025.\nTime:   9:00 am to 12:00 pm\nWhere: Clymer Meadow Preserve near Celeste\, Texas \nCost: FREE. \nPlease visit the website to register and for a list of things to bring (and not to bring). Click HERE to register for the tour.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/clymer-meadow-preserve-tour/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T120000
DTSTAMP:20250611T180704Z
CREATED:20250611T180704Z
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SUMMARY:Texas New Fruit Grower's Conference
DESCRIPTION:Considering an orchard for the first time? Never planted a fruit tree? This conference is a challenging and unique educational event for prospective fruit growers  and will set you on the proper path to success. \nWhen:   Thursday\, October 9th and Friday\, October 10th\nCost:      $130 per person\nThis conference actually consists of 4 events \n\nA “Getting Started Class” (Thursday\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm)\nTree-to-Plate Networking Lunch (Thursday\, 12:00 pm – 2:30pm)\nLive-Action Lab (Thursday\, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm)\nFast Forward Fruit Tour (Friday\, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm)\n\nClick HERE to download a flyer for more information. or contact Monte Nesbitt (979) 321-7028 or email monte.nesbitt@ag.tamu.edu. \nRegistration: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/hort-ev-051 
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/texas-new-fruit-growers-conference-2/
LOCATION:Tarrant County AgriLife Extension Office\, 200 Taylor\, Suite 500\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76196\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20250930T230710Z
CREATED:20250930T230710Z
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SUMMARY:Learn Why Plants Are the Answer at SFA Gardens Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Nacogdoches\, TX — SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7:00 pm on October 9 in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center\, 2900 Raguet Street\, Nacogdoches. \nDawn Stover will present “Plants Are the Answer!” and share her decades of hands-on experience and native plant conservation.  Stover is the founder and owner of The Nectar Connector.  She is a longtime advocate for using locally adapted native plants to attract and support butterflies and other beneficial insects. \nThe Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series is held on the second Thursday of each month and includes a plant raffle after the program.  Attendance is free\, and donations to the lecture series fund are always appreciated.  Parking is available at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center and Raguet Elementary\, 2708 Raguet Street. \nFor more information\, call 936-468-4129 or email sfagardens@sfasu.edu.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/learn-why-plants-are-the-answer-at-sfa-gardens-lecture/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T180000
DTSTAMP:20250611T180520Z
CREATED:20250611T175044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T180520Z
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SUMMARY:Texas New Fruit Grower's Conference
DESCRIPTION:Considering an orchard for the first time? Never planted a fruit tree? This conference is a challenging and unique educational event for prospective fruit growers  and will set you on the proper path to success. \nWhen:   Thursday\, October 9th and Friday\, October 10th\nCost:      $130 per person\nThis conference actually consists of 4 events \n\nA “Getting Started Class” (Thursday\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm)\nTree-to-Plate Networking Lunch (Thursday\, 12:00 pm – 2:30pm)\nLive-Action Lab (Thursday\, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm)\nFast Forward Fruit Tour (Friday\, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm)\n\nClick HERE to download a flyer for more information. or contact Monte Nesbitt (979) 321-7028 or email monte.nesbitt@ag.tamu.edu. \nRegistration: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/hort-ev-051 
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/texas-new-fruit-growers-conference/
LOCATION:Tarrant County AgriLife Extension Office\, 200 Taylor\, Suite 500\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76196\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T143000
DTSTAMP:20250907T201506Z
CREATED:20250907T195142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T201506Z
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SUMMARY:Turf Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas A&&M Extension’s Soil and Crop Sciences department for the upcoming Turf Field Day. Texas A&M University turfgrass faculty\, staff\, and students will present a field tour of topics on: \n\nTurfgrass selection and management\nIrrigation management and drought recovery\nTurfgrass and Ornamental Pest management\nGolf Course Fairway and Sports Field Construction\nNew technologies and educational demonstrations\nTurf Weed/Disease Control Research\nTurf Fertility Research\nAnd Much More!\n\nWhen:    Wednesday\, October 8\, 2025\nTime:      7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.\nWhere:   College Station\, TX at the Turf Facilities\n3100 F and B Rd\, College Station\, TX 77845 \nLunch will be provided\, and CEUs will be available to those seeking credits. \n Preregistration is required. Click HERE for the link. \nThe registration page includes two categories: \n\nGeneral Public – for those attending to earn CEUs (in case you need those).\nIndustry – for those who wish to attend as sponsors. Industry participants will have the option to host a table and may also have outdoor space available for a small tradeshow after lunch. Check the link to see all the categories.\n\nFor more information on our sponsorship opportunities or any other questions\, please contact alisa.hairston@ag.tamu.edu.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/turf-field-day/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T120000
DTSTAMP:20250809T211829Z
CREATED:20250809T211629Z
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SUMMARY:Cool Season Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday during September 2025 at 10:30 am\, SCMG will be teaching a class to help you not only have a successful vegetable and herb garden at home\, but how to care for it in any weather. \nHere’s a list of the September offerings: \nSeptember 5th Handling Heat and Drought in your garden: You can’t beat the heat\, but you can outsmart it \nSeptember 12th Seed Saving and Propagation: Or\, Getting a Garden for Free \nSeptember 19th Small Scale Composting\, kitchen scraps\, worms\, and other ways to turn throw aways and weeds into garden gold \nSeptember 26th Planting a Fall and Winter food garden and cold weather care. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/cool-season-gardening/
LOCATION:East Texas Food Bank\, 3201 Robertson Rd\, Tyler\, TX\, 75701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T173000
DTSTAMP:20250809T214108Z
CREATED:20250809T214108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T214108Z
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SUMMARY:Hardworking Bugs
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Smith County Master Gardeners presents Hardworking Bugs\, an opportunity to learn about our bug friends and how to help them stay healthy so they can help us. This is a program for all ages and a seed bomb making portion will be offered at the end so you can take some pollinator friendly seeds home that you won’t have to plant! \nWhen:  Wednesday\, September 24th\nTime:    4:00 pm\nWhere: Lily Russell Library in Lindale
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/hardworking-bugs/
LOCATION:Lillie Russell Library\, 200 E. Hubbard St.\, Lindale\, TX\, 75771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T190000
DTSTAMP:20250809T213544Z
CREATED:20250809T213544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T213544Z
UID:10000243-1758648600-1758654000@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:The Other Season\, Cool Season Gardening and Planting
DESCRIPTION:Learn about planning\, planting\, and caring for a cool season vegetable garden in our area. We will cover: \n\nwhat and when to plant\,\nfreeze mitigation techniques in the garden\,\nkeeping tender plants going in the cold weather.\n\nWhen:  Tuesday\, September 23rd\nTime:    5:30 pm\nWhere: Tyler Public Library
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/the-other-season-cool-season-gardening-and-planting/
LOCATION:Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T120000
DTSTAMP:20250809T211508Z
CREATED:20250809T211508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T211508Z
UID:10000240-1758277800-1758283200@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:Small Scale Composting and Vermiculture
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday during September 2025 at 10:30 am\, SCMG will be teaching a class to help you not only have a successful vegetable and herb garden at home\, but how to care for it in any weather. \nHere’s a list of the September offerings: \nSeptember 5th Handling Heat and Drought in your garden: You can’t beat the heat\, but you can outsmart it \nSeptember 12th Seed Saving and Propagation: Or\, Getting a Garden for Free \nSeptember 19th Small Scale Composting\, kitchen scraps\, worms\, and other ways to turn throw aways and weeds into garden gold \nSeptember 26th Planting a Fall and Winter food garden and cold weather care. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/small-scale-composting-and-vermiculture/
LOCATION:East Texas Food Bank\, 3201 Robertson Rd\, Tyler\, TX\, 75701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T150000
DTSTAMP:20250823T151122Z
CREATED:20250823T133835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T151122Z
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SUMMARY:Fruit Research Field Day
DESCRIPTION:The SFA Gardens Fruit Research Field Day features presentations by Dr. David Creech\, director of SFA Gardens\, and Dr. Tim Hartmann\, extension specialist with Texas A&M University. Topics include kiwifruit\, muscadine grapes\, blueberries\, figs\, pineapple guava\, and other alternative fruits. A visit to the fruit research plots is included. \nWhen:   Friday\, September 19\, 2025\nTime:     9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nWhere:  Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building on the SFA campus. \nFor information\, call 936-468-4129 or email sfagardens@sfasu.edu. \nPre-registration is required. Cost if $15. \nRegister at https://gosfa.com/fruitresearch-fieldday25 or download this flyer for the QR code.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/fruit-research-field-day/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20250809T212521Z
CREATED:20250809T212439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T212521Z
UID:10000242-1757757600-1757764800@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:Flora and Fauna: Creating Wildlife Habitat in your Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Join the Smith County Master Gardeners at 10:00 am Saturday\, September 13 for our guide to using Earth Kind Practices that encourage wildlife and insects to visit and live in your landscape.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/flora-and-fauna-creating-wildlife-habitat-in-your-landscape/
LOCATION:Cameron Jarvis Library\, 102 S. Georgia\, Troup\, TX\, 75789\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T120000
DTSTAMP:20250809T214224Z
CREATED:20250809T211250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T214224Z
UID:10000239-1757673000-1757678400@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:Seed Saving and Propagation
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday during September 2025 at 10:30 am\, SCMG will be teaching a class to help you not only have a successful vegetable and herb garden at home\, but how to care for it in any weather. \nHere’s a list of the September offerings: \nSeptember 5th Handling Heat and Drought in your garden: You can’t beat the heat\, but you can outsmart it \nSeptember 12th Seed Saving and Propagation: Or\, Getting a Garden for Free \nSeptember 19th Small Scale Composting\, kitchen scraps\, worms\, and other ways to turn throw aways and weeds into garden gold \nSeptember 26th Planting a Fall and Winter food garden and cold weather care. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/seed-saving-and-propagation/
LOCATION:East Texas Food Bank\, 3201 Robertson Rd\, Tyler\, TX\, 75701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T120000
DTSTAMP:20250801T212832Z
CREATED:20250801T212555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T212832Z
UID:10000122-1757665800-1757678400@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:Beekeeping 101
DESCRIPTION:This program will offer attendees the basics of getting started in beekeeping\, that provides not only information but hands on learning on what it takes to raise and manage honeybees. \nWhen: September 12\, 2025\nTime:   8:30 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center\, 1710 FM 3056\, Overton\, Texas 75684 \nCost: $35\, RSVP by September 5th to 903-657-0376
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/beekeeping-101/
LOCATION:Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center\, 1710 FM 3053 N\, Overton\, TX\, 75684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20250823T140111Z
CREATED:20250823T140111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T140111Z
UID:10000253-1757617200-1757622600@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:Alternative Fruits for the Home Orchard
DESCRIPTION:The SFA Gardens Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series will feature Dr. Tim Hartmann with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service who will share his research on the production of alternative fruit crops such as kiwifruit\, pineapple guava\, Asian persimmon apricot\, and more. A plant raffle will follow the presentation. \nWhen:   Thursday\, September 11\, 2025\nTime:     7:00 pm to 8:30 pm\nWhere:   Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building\, 2900 Raguet St.\, Nacogdoches\, Texas \nFree to attend. For information\, call 936-268-4129 or email sfagardens@sfasu.edu.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/alternative-fruits-for-the-home-orchard/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T120000
DTSTAMP:20250809T211337Z
CREATED:20250809T210635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T211337Z
UID:10000238-1757068200-1757073600@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:How to Deal with Heat and Drought in the Vegetable Garden
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday during September 2025 at 10:30 am\, SCMG will be teaching a class to help you not only have a successful vegetable and herb garden at home\, but how to care for it in any weather. \nHere’s a list of the September offerings: \nSeptember 5th Handling Heat and Drought in your garden: You can’t beat the heat\, but you can outsmart it \nSeptember 12th Seed Saving and Propagation: Or\, Getting a Garden for Free \nSeptember 19th Small Scale Composting\, kitchen scraps\, worms\, and other ways to turn throw aways and weeds into garden gold \nSeptember 26th Planting a Fall and Winter food garden and cold weather care. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/how-to-deal-with-heat-and-drought-in-the-vegetable-garden/
LOCATION:East Texas Food Bank\, 3201 Robertson Rd\, Tyler\, TX\, 75701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T150000
DTSTAMP:20250806T115228Z
CREATED:20250801T211432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T115228Z
UID:10000121-1755176400-1755183600@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:Gardening is for the Birds
DESCRIPTION:TYLER\, TX – The Smith County Master Gardeners and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service invite the public to the next installment of the Nature in the Garden Series titled “I’ll Fly Away… Gardening is for the Birds.” The program will be presented by Greg Grant\, Horticulture Agent with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Smith County. \nDr. Grant will explore how to create bird-friendly landscapes using native plants\, layered vegetation\, and thoughtful habitat design. The program will emphasize how homeowners can support songbirds\, woodpeckers\, and other native species by offering food\, water\, shelter\, and safe nesting sites. \nThe program is open to all bird lovers\, gardeners\, and nature enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just enjoy feathered visitors in your yard\, this presentation will provide inspiration and science-based guidance to make your landscape a haven for birds. \nJoin us and learn how gardening truly is for the birds! \nWhen: Thursday\, August 14\, 2025\nTime:   1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nWhere: Cotton Belt Building\, 1517 W. Front Street\, Suite 116 in Tyler\, Texas \nPlease register at https://form.jotform.com/252085982916165  or click HERE to download a flyer with an easy QR code registration link.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/gardening-is-for-the-birds/
LOCATION:AgriLife Extension Office\, 1517 W Front St.\, Suite 116\, Tyler\, Texas\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T150000
DTSTAMP:20250618T220432Z
CREATED:20250618T220135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T220432Z
UID:10000027-1753430400-1753455600@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:Greenhouse and Nursery Pest Management Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join our Greenhouse and Nursery Pest Management Seminar to be held at the Overton Research and Extension Center on July 25\, 2025. \nThis program is geared toward greenhouse and nursery owners\, managers\, and workers\, but anyone is welcome to join and learn.  This event will offer participants information about best management practices for greenhouse pests\, sustainable practices\, protecting pollinators\, pesticide laws and regulations\, disease prevention\, and woody ornamentals.  Licensed commercial\, non-commercial\, and private pesticide applicators will receive 4 CEUs for their participation (1 Laws and Regs\, 1 General\, 2 IPM CEUs).  Four general hours are pending TDA approval for structural pesticide applicators. \nThis event is $50 per person.  Pre-registration is preferred.  Register here:  https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ento-ev-120 \nCEA’s that are interested to attend for professional development\, please contact lpierce@ag.tamu.edu for more information about registration. \nClick HERE to download a printable version of the daily itinerary.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/880/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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