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SUMMARY:Application Deadline to become a Master Gardener
DESCRIPTION:All applications to become a Master Gardener must be submitted online by August 05\, 2026.  Not all applicants will be accepted into the program. Class size is limited\, and preference will be given to qualified Smith County residents with gardening experience\, dedication to education\, enthusiasm\, and time to volunteer. \n\n\n\nThe 2027 Smith County Master Gardener class will begin Thursday\, January 7.  Classes will be held every Thursday at the Cotton Belt Building (1517 W Front St) from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. through March 26\, 2024.  The $203 fee includes the 450-plus page Texas Master Gardener Handbook\, handouts\, refreshments\, speakers’ honoraria\, and travel expenses for visiting specialists. \n\n\n\nA mandatory orientation meeting for potential Master Gardener volunteers will be held at the Smith County AgriLife Extension office classroom (1517 W. Front St.) on Tuesday\, June 16\, 2026\, from 10-12\, Wednesday\, July 15th\, from 2-4\, or Friday\, August 07th from 1-3. (choose one). If you have questions\, call (903) 590-2980.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/application-deadline-to-become-a-master-gardener/
LOCATION:AgriLife Extension Office\, 1517 W Front St.\, Suite 116\, Tyler\, Texas\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Learn Grow Eat Go - Summer 2026 Tyler
DESCRIPTION:Join Smith County Master Gardeners and NET Health Tyler for a program geared to helping children learn to eat more healthy through both education and hands-on experience in growing what they eat.  The program runs each Thursday for 10 weeks from 9 am to 11 am.  Classes are limited to the first 25 applications from third through fifth graders.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/learn-grow-eat-go-summer-2026-tyler/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:2815 Frankston Hwy\, 2815 Frankston Hwy\, Tyler\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:Branching Out Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Texas Forestry Seminar for landowners\, foresters\, loggers\, and land managers – or anyone interested in forestry and landowner education! \nCongressman Pete Sessions and Congressman Nathaniel Moran will discuss “Protecting Working Forests and Rural Communities: A Congressional Discussion”. \nAdditional speakers include: \n\nGreg Grant\, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension\, discussing “The Decline of the Post Oaks and an Entire Ecosystem”.\nBrett Lawrence\, SFA\, discussing “Operator Select Harvesting to Manage Brush when Thinning Pine Stands”.\nBrad Tullis\, Texas Department of Agriculture\, discussing “Laws and Regulations Relating to Complaint Investigations Regarding Herbicide Drift”.\nJustin Parks\, Natural Resource Conservation Service\, discussing “Rainwater Simulator Demonstration”.\nKory Gann\, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department\, discussing “New World Screwworm Response Update”.\n\nRegistration is $20 (lunch is included). Please contact kwagner@texasforestry.com or 936-632-TREE for more information. \nClick HERE to download a printable flyer with a QR code to register.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/branching-out-seminar/
LOCATION:Lufkin Convention Center\, 601 N 2nd Street\, Lufkin\, TX\, 75901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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