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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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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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SUMMARY:Challenges Facing Caddo Lake
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the Gertrude Windsor Garden Club will be a Community Event held in the Azalea Room at the Rose Garden Center on November 20th at 10:00 a.m. We are excited to feature Laura-Ashley Overdyke\, Executive Director of the Caddo Lake Institute. We hope you can join us and invite your friends and neighbors to attend as well. Additionally\, we have invited other Garden Clubs to participate in this event. \nWhen:  November 20\, 2025\nTime:   10:00 am to 12:00 pm\nWhere: Tyler Rose Garden Center\, Azalea Room \nCaddo Lake is Texas’s only naturally formed lake and is recognized as a Wetland of International Importance. It is rich in biodiversity\, history\, and opportunities for adventure. You will learn about what makes Caddo Lake so unique and the landscape-level conservation efforts that have made significant progress in the area. Alongside its rare plants and animals\, Caddo Lake is home to the state’s second state park\, making it a fantastic destination for visitors. \nHowever\, with these blessings come challenges. There are threats to the long-term viability of Caddo Lake. East Texas\, including Lake Palestine and the Tyler area\, is part of the larger Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex’s future water supply sources. The plants and wildlife of Caddo\, along with its rich history and burgeoning tourism industry\, depend on receiving the right amount of water at the right time for their long-term survival. Caddo Lake is a true gem of East Texas\, and water management is a critical issue throughout Texas. \nThese important topics will be discussed as we hear from Laura-Ashley Overdyke\, the Executive Director of the Caddo Lake Institute\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific conservation. \nWe look forward to seeing you on November 20th!
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/challenges-facing-caddo-lake/
LOCATION:Tyler Rose Garden Center\, 420 Rose Park Dr.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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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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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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SUMMARY:46th Annual State Landowners Conference
DESCRIPTION:This November\, Tyler will host an event that brings together landowners\, agricultural professionals\, and community leaders from across Texas. The Landowners Association of Texas (LAT)\, in partnership with the Smith County Landowners Association\, will present its 46th Annual State Conference November 13–15\, 2025\, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center on South Broadway Avenue in Tyler. \nThe conference theme\, “Sustaining Agriculture in a Changing World: Innovate\, Adapt\, Thrive\,” highlights the importance of resilience in today’s agricultural landscape. Whether you manage family farmland\, raise cattle\, explore new crops\, or are simply interested in conservation\, this gathering offers valuable tools and connections. \nThe event begins Thursday\, November 13\, at the Holiday Inn\, with a luncheon sponsored by the Smith County Landowners Association. Attendees will then have the option of cultural and educational excursions. These include a guided tour of the African American Museum\, a tour of the Tyler Botanical Garden by yours truly\, and information from the East Texas Genealogy Associates on DNA testing. The evening will conclude with the option to purchase burgers and beverages at the Conference Center\, providing time for fellowship. \nFriday\, November 14\, marks the official start of the conference at the hotel\, with registration opening at 6:30 a.m. and sessions beginning at 7:45 a.m. Throughout the day\, panels and speakers will tackle timely issues such as land conservation\, sustainable farming\, and food security. These sessions are designed to provide both practical solutions and big-picture strategies for Texas landowners navigating an uncertain climate and marketplace. The evening concludes with a dance after dinner. \nOn Saturday\, November 15\, the event concludes with a continental breakfast\, followed by a presentation that showcases cutting-edge technology in land management. At 10:00 a.m.\, Dr. Elliot Washington of Prairie View A&M University will deliver “The Role of Drones in Advancing Sustainable Forestry and Agriculture Practices.” His talk will showcase how drones are transforming everything from crop monitoring to forestry management\, demonstrating their value in increasing efficiency and sustainability. \nThe conference registration fee is $50 per person\, with online registration available at https://form.jotform.com/252501356893157. Group room reservations at the host hotel must be made by October 30 to ensure availability. \nFor many participants\, the annual LAT conference is more than just a series of meetings. It is a chance to connect with fellow landowners\, share knowledge\, and draw inspiration for the year ahead. In today’s world\, where land faces increasing pressures from development\, weather extremes\, and changing markets\, events like this play a critical role in sustaining the rural traditions and agricultural foundation of Texas. \nFor more details\, visit the LAT website at https://LATEXAS.org\, call the Smith County\, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office at (903) 590-2980\, or contact Prairie View Agent\, Anthony Brown\, at ACBROWN@PVAMU.EDU \nThis year’s gathering promises to be both educational and inspiring\, offering landowners the tools they need to innovate\, adapt\, and thrive in the face of change. \nGreg Grant\, Ph.D.\, is the Smith County horticulturist and Master Gardener coordinator for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Tyler. He is the author of Texas Fruit and Vegetable Gardening\, Texas Home Landscaping\, Heirloom Gardening in the South\, and The Rose Rustlers. You can read his “Greg’s Ramblings” blog at arborgate.com\, read his “In Greg’s Garden” in each issue of Texas Gardener magazine (texasgardener.com)\, or follow him on Facebook at “Greg Grant Gardens” or “Pines\, Pawpaws\, and Pocket Prairies.” More science-based lawn and gardening information from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service can be found at aggieturf.tamu.edu and aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/46th-annual-state-landowners-conference/2025-11-15/
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:46th Annual State Landowners Conference
DESCRIPTION:This November\, Tyler will host an event that brings together landowners\, agricultural professionals\, and community leaders from across Texas. The Landowners Association of Texas (LAT)\, in partnership with the Smith County Landowners Association\, will present its 46th Annual State Conference November 13–15\, 2025\, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center on South Broadway Avenue in Tyler. \nThe conference theme\, “Sustaining Agriculture in a Changing World: Innovate\, Adapt\, Thrive\,” highlights the importance of resilience in today’s agricultural landscape. Whether you manage family farmland\, raise cattle\, explore new crops\, or are simply interested in conservation\, this gathering offers valuable tools and connections. \nThe event begins Thursday\, November 13\, at the Holiday Inn\, with a luncheon sponsored by the Smith County Landowners Association. Attendees will then have the option of cultural and educational excursions. These include a guided tour of the African American Museum\, a tour of the Tyler Botanical Garden by yours truly\, and information from the East Texas Genealogy Associates on DNA testing. The evening will conclude with the option to purchase burgers and beverages at the Conference Center\, providing time for fellowship. \nFriday\, November 14\, marks the official start of the conference at the hotel\, with registration opening at 6:30 a.m. and sessions beginning at 7:45 a.m. Throughout the day\, panels and speakers will tackle timely issues such as land conservation\, sustainable farming\, and food security. These sessions are designed to provide both practical solutions and big-picture strategies for Texas landowners navigating an uncertain climate and marketplace. The evening concludes with a dance after dinner. \nOn Saturday\, November 15\, the event concludes with a continental breakfast\, followed by a presentation that showcases cutting-edge technology in land management. At 10:00 a.m.\, Dr. Elliot Washington of Prairie View A&M University will deliver “The Role of Drones in Advancing Sustainable Forestry and Agriculture Practices.” His talk will showcase how drones are transforming everything from crop monitoring to forestry management\, demonstrating their value in increasing efficiency and sustainability. \nThe conference registration fee is $50 per person\, with online registration available at https://form.jotform.com/252501356893157. Group room reservations at the host hotel must be made by October 30 to ensure availability. \nFor many participants\, the annual LAT conference is more than just a series of meetings. It is a chance to connect with fellow landowners\, share knowledge\, and draw inspiration for the year ahead. In today’s world\, where land faces increasing pressures from development\, weather extremes\, and changing markets\, events like this play a critical role in sustaining the rural traditions and agricultural foundation of Texas. \nFor more details\, visit the LAT website at https://LATEXAS.org\, call the Smith County\, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office at (903) 590-2980\, or contact Prairie View Agent\, Anthony Brown\, at ACBROWN@PVAMU.EDU \nThis year’s gathering promises to be both educational and inspiring\, offering landowners the tools they need to innovate\, adapt\, and thrive in the face of change. \nGreg Grant\, Ph.D.\, is the Smith County horticulturist and Master Gardener coordinator for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Tyler. He is the author of Texas Fruit and Vegetable Gardening\, Texas Home Landscaping\, Heirloom Gardening in the South\, and The Rose Rustlers. You can read his “Greg’s Ramblings” blog at arborgate.com\, read his “In Greg’s Garden” in each issue of Texas Gardener magazine (texasgardener.com)\, or follow him on Facebook at “Greg Grant Gardens” or “Pines\, Pawpaws\, and Pocket Prairies.” More science-based lawn and gardening information from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service can be found at aggieturf.tamu.edu and aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/46th-annual-state-landowners-conference/2025-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Natives\, Pollinators and Shade Gardening  Featured at SFA Garden Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Nacogdoches—SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7:00 pm on November 13 in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center\, 2900 Raguet Street\, Nacogdoches. \nHeidi Sheesley\, owner of Treesearch Farms in Houston\, will present “Natives\, Pollinators and Shade Gardening” and share decades of experience choosing extraordinary plants that thrive in Houston’s unique climate. \nSheesley started Treesearch Farms in 1983\, and she strives to provide unique\, different and hard-to-find plants for the homeowner.  As a wholesale grower\, most plants are grown from cuttings or seed collected from Treesearch Farms demonstration gardens.  Located in the heart of Houston\, the nursery consists of over 25 acres of greenhouses\, cold frames\, gardens\, chicken and turkey coops and a pond. \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 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/natives-pollinators-and-shade-gardening-featured-at-sfa-garden-lecture/
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:46th Annual State Landowners Conference
DESCRIPTION:This November\, Tyler will host an event that brings together landowners\, agricultural professionals\, and community leaders from across Texas. The Landowners Association of Texas (LAT)\, in partnership with the Smith County Landowners Association\, will present its 46th Annual State Conference November 13–15\, 2025\, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center on South Broadway Avenue in Tyler. \nThe conference theme\, “Sustaining Agriculture in a Changing World: Innovate\, Adapt\, Thrive\,” highlights the importance of resilience in today’s agricultural landscape. Whether you manage family farmland\, raise cattle\, explore new crops\, or are simply interested in conservation\, this gathering offers valuable tools and connections. \nThe event begins Thursday\, November 13\, at the Holiday Inn\, with a luncheon sponsored by the Smith County Landowners Association. Attendees will then have the option of cultural and educational excursions. These include a guided tour of the African American Museum\, a tour of the Tyler Botanical Garden by yours truly\, and information from the East Texas Genealogy Associates on DNA testing. The evening will conclude with the option to purchase burgers and beverages at the Conference Center\, providing time for fellowship. \nFriday\, November 14\, marks the official start of the conference at the hotel\, with registration opening at 6:30 a.m. and sessions beginning at 7:45 a.m. Throughout the day\, panels and speakers will tackle timely issues such as land conservation\, sustainable farming\, and food security. These sessions are designed to provide both practical solutions and big-picture strategies for Texas landowners navigating an uncertain climate and marketplace. The evening concludes with a dance after dinner. \nOn Saturday\, November 15\, the event concludes with a continental breakfast\, followed by a presentation that showcases cutting-edge technology in land management. At 10:00 a.m.\, Dr. Elliot Washington of Prairie View A&M University will deliver “The Role of Drones in Advancing Sustainable Forestry and Agriculture Practices.” His talk will showcase how drones are transforming everything from crop monitoring to forestry management\, demonstrating their value in increasing efficiency and sustainability. \nThe conference registration fee is $50 per person\, with online registration available at https://form.jotform.com/252501356893157. Group room reservations at the host hotel must be made by October 30 to ensure availability. \nFor many participants\, the annual LAT conference is more than just a series of meetings. It is a chance to connect with fellow landowners\, share knowledge\, and draw inspiration for the year ahead. In today’s world\, where land faces increasing pressures from development\, weather extremes\, and changing markets\, events like this play a critical role in sustaining the rural traditions and agricultural foundation of Texas. \nFor more details\, visit the LAT website at https://LATEXAS.org\, call the Smith County\, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office at (903) 590-2980\, or contact Prairie View Agent\, Anthony Brown\, at ACBROWN@PVAMU.EDU \nThis year’s gathering promises to be both educational and inspiring\, offering landowners the tools they need to innovate\, adapt\, and thrive in the face of change. \nGreg Grant\, Ph.D.\, is the Smith County horticulturist and Master Gardener coordinator for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Tyler. He is the author of Texas Fruit and Vegetable Gardening\, Texas Home Landscaping\, Heirloom Gardening in the South\, and The Rose Rustlers. You can read his “Greg’s Ramblings” blog at arborgate.com\, read his “In Greg’s Garden” in each issue of Texas Gardener magazine (texasgardener.com)\, or follow him on Facebook at “Greg Grant Gardens” or “Pines\, Pawpaws\, and Pocket Prairies.” More science-based lawn and gardening information from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service can be found at aggieturf.tamu.edu and aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/46th-annual-state-landowners-conference/2025-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Giant Pumpkin Growing Contest
DESCRIPTION:A fun project for home gardeners\, Texas Master Gardener groups\, or even 4-H members. Certain rules apply as follows: \n\nMust be grown in Texas by entered contestant.\nPumpkin must be healthy and undamaged; free of rot\, holes\, and cracks.\nJudges will supervise the weighing and have the right to inspect the pumpkin before it is weighed. Fresh superficial damage caused by lifting straps or growth cracks will not count towards disqualification.\nThe vine must be trimmed within one inch from the stem\nIf there is a tie\, the prize may be split equally.\nJudges’ decisions are final.\n\nEntry deadline – August 1\, 2025 \nFirst place prize is $500 \nWeigh-in will occur in Stephens County on October 25th\, 2025. \nFor questions\, call or text Ryan Ethridge (245)559-0621 or Cinch Hare (245)522-5550. \nClick HERE to download a printable flyer.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/giant-pumpkin-growing-contest/
LOCATION:Stephens County AG Barn\, 188 CR 245\, Breckenridge\, TX\, 76424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T183641
CREATED:20250506T211637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T160750Z
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SUMMARY:From Bulbs to Blooms Conference and Bulb Sale
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! The 2025 “From Bulbs to Blooms Conference & Bulbs Sale” is rapidly approaching. \nDownload a printable version of the 2025 Sales Catalog HERE. \nDetails of the event:\nOctober 13. 2025 – 7:00 am\, the online store opens and will feature hard-to-find heritage\, hardy\, and locally trialed bulbs\, as well as a variety of trees and shrubs. Go to https://scmg-online.company.site to start your shopping. \nOctober 22\, 2025 – 10:00 pm\, the online store closes. \nOctober 25\, 2025 – 9:00 am\, the Free in-person Conference begins at Pollard United Methodist Church\, 3030 New Copeland Road\, Tyler. Our speaker will be the author and storyteller of all things plants\, Greg Grant\, PhD\, who will talk about the plants offered in the sale. \nOctober 25\, 2025 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm\, Order pickup and the Outdoor Market at Pollard United Methodist Church\, 3030 New Copeland Road\, Tyler. We will have more bulbs\, garden artwork\, gardening books\, and our 2026 garden guide and calendar for sale as well as kids’ activities\, educational tables\, and of course lots of knowledgeable Master Gardener volunteers to help you shop. \nCall us at 903-590-2994 for additional information or questions. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/from-bulbs-to-blooms-conference-and-bulb-sale/
LOCATION:Pollard United Methodist Church\, 3030 New Copeland Rd.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTSTAMP:20260424T183641
CREATED:20251009T222631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T160921Z
UID:10000358-1760313600-1761177599@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:Online Bulb Sale
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! The 2025 “From Bulbs to Blooms Conference & Bulbs Sale” is rapidly approaching. Our annual event consists of an online sale followed by a conference and outdoor market with more bulbs and lots of fun activities. \nDownload a printable version of the 2025 Sales Catalog HERE. \nDetails of the event:\nOctober 13. 2025 – 7:00 am\, the online store opens and will feature hard-to-find heritage\, hardy\, and locally trialed bulbs\, as well as a variety of trees and shrubs. Go to https://scmg-online.company.site to start your shopping. \nOctober 22\, 2025 – 10:00 pm\, the online store closes. \nOctober 25\, 2025 – 9:00 am\, the Free in-person Conference begins at Pollard United Methodist Church\, 3030 New Copeland Road\, Tyler. Our speaker will be the author and storyteller of all things plants\, Greg Grant\, PhD\, who will talk about the plants offered in the sale. \nOctober 25\, 2025 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm\, Order pickup and the Outdoor Market at Pollard United Methodist Church\, 3030 New Copeland Road\, Tyler. We will have more bulbs\, garden artwork\, gardening books\, and our 2026 garden guide and calendar for sale as well as kids’ activities\, educational tables\, and of course lots of knowledgeable Master Gardener volunteers to help you shop. \nCall us at 903-590-2994 for additional information or questions. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/online-bulb-sale/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T183641
CREATED:20251002T114834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T234921Z
UID:10000344-1760180400-1760184000@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:Gothic Gardening
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to a Spooky Landscape Program! \nJoin us at the Whitehouse Library for a thrilling exploration into the world of mysterious gardens! We will bring you a lighthearted look at how to create a lush\, beautiful garden that has a sense of history and a touch of the weird. We will also discuss how to transform flea market and garage sale finds to decorate your landscape. \nWhen:   October 11\, 2025\nTime:     11:00 AM\nWhere:   Whitehouse Library \nDiscover how to add an intriguing twist to your landscape with unique plants and fascinating objects that evoke a sense of mystery. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, this program is perfect for anyone looking to make their outdoor space a little more enchanting! \nDon’t miss out on this eerie adventure! \nFor more information\, please contact the Whitehouse Library. \nHappy haunting! \n 
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/gothic-gardening/
LOCATION:Whitehouse Community Library\, 107 Bascom Road\, Whitehouse\, TX\, 75791\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T183641
CREATED:20250925T163050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T163050Z
UID:10000275-1760173200-1760184000@txmgsc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T183641
CREATED:20250611T180704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T180704Z
UID:10000021-1760085000-1760097600@txmgsc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T183641
CREATED:20250930T230710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T230710Z
UID:10000279-1760036400-1760040000@txmgsc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T183641
CREATED:20250611T175044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T180520Z
UID:10000020-1759996800-1760032800@txmgsc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T183641
CREATED:20250907T195142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T201506Z
UID:10000273-1759908600-1759933800@txmgsc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T183641
CREATED:20250809T211629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T211829Z
UID:10000241-1758882600-1758888000@txmgsc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T183641
CREATED:20250809T214108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T214108Z
UID:10000244-1758729600-1758735000@txmgsc.org
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:20250924T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T183641
CREATED:20250823T132517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T144816Z
UID:10000250-1758706200-1758711600@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:EcoAdventures: A Homeschool Journey into Science & Nature
DESCRIPTION:Register now for this educational event offered by Stephen F. Austin State University for homeschooled youth. \nFor more information\, email Kay Jenkins at kay.jenkins@sfasu.edu or call 936-468-1832. \nWhen:  Wednesday\, September 24\, 2025\nTime:    9:30 am – 11:30 am\nWhere: Kingham Children’s Garden\, East College St.\, Nacogdoches\, Texas \nPre-registration is required and the cost is $5 per student. \nUse the QR code on this flyer  to register.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/ecoadventures-a-homeschool-journey-into-science-nature/
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T183641
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:20260424T183641
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:20260424T183641
CREATED:20250823T133835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T151122Z
UID:10000251-1758272400-1758294000@txmgsc.org
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:20260424T183641
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:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T183641
CREATED:20250823T135139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T144354Z
UID:10000252-1757754000-1757764800@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:Gorgeous & Ghoulish Gourds Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join SFA Gardens for the Gorgeous and Ghoulish Gourds event\, a Garden Seminar for creating artistic and useful items with dried gourds. Participants will create their own decorated gourd to take home\, All materials will be provided. \nWhen:  Saturday\, September 13\, 2025\nTime:    9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere:  Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building\, 2900 Raguet St.\, Nacogdoches\, Texas\nCost:  $35 for SFA Gardens members and $45 for non-members \nPurchase tickets online at the SFA State University Store. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. \nDownload this gourds workshop flyer for more information. \nFor more information\, contact the SFA Gardens at 936-468-1832 or email kay.jenkins@sfasu.edu.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/gorgeous-ghoulish-gourds-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T183641
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:20260424T183641
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:20260424T183641
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:20260424T183641
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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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