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SUMMARY:Small Acreage Prescribed Burning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas Parks & Wildlife as they present “Small Agreage Prescribed Burning” a workshop that will help landowners of any size acreage understand the benefits of a planned burning program. \nTopics of discussion include: \n\nWhy prescribed fire is a valuable management Tool\nBurn Planning: site prep\, burn plan\, weather\, checklist\, notifications\nEquipment Demonstration\nLive burning operations (weather dependent)\n\nWhen:   Friday\, September 4\, 2026\nTime:     8:30 am to 4:00 pm\nWhere:  Tyler Nature Center\, 11942 FM 848\, Tyler\, Tx 75707 \nRSVP is required. Please contact shelby.rodriguez-edwards@tpwd.texas.gov
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/small-acreage-prescribed-burning-workshop/
LOCATION:East Texas Nature Center\, 11942 FM 848\, Tyler\, TX\, 75707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Composting: Turn your Garden Trash into Gold
DESCRIPTION:Free program. \nClick HERE to contact the ETFB Nutrition Education team for information and to register.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/composting-turn-your-garden-trash-into-gold/
LOCATION:East Texas Food Bank\, 3201 Robertson Rd\, Tyler\, TX\, 75701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Transitioning to Cool-Season Crops and Herbs Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Cool-Season Gardening – A Fall Workshop \nTYLER\, Texas – As the summer heat begins to fade\, East Texas gardeners are preparing for a new season of growth. To ensure local residents are equipped for success\, the Cool-Season Gardening Fall Workshop will take place on September 10\, 2026\, at Tyler’s Rose Center Complex in the Camilla Room from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Check-in begins at 8:30 am. \nUnlock the full potential of your gardening journey! Embrace this incredible opportunity to enhance your skills and gain in-depth knowledge about thriving cool-weather crops. Act now and watch your garden flourish like never before. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your techniques\, this workshop is for you! \nIf you would like more information\, please get in touch with our Help Desk at smithmghelpdesk@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there! \nDate: September 10\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm\, Registration opens at 8:30 am\nLocation: Tyler’s Rose Center Complex\, the Camilla room \nSession 1: Taste of Texas – Elizabeth Waldrop\, Smith County Master Gardener\n-9:00 AM – 9:50 AM\n– Introduction to herbs that will brighten your plate and landscape. \n 9:50 am – 10:00 am Break \nSession 2: Fall Vegetable Gardening – Greg Grant\, PhD\, Horticulture Agent\n– 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM\n– Understand the challenges for fall gardens and the impact of sustaining adequate moisture. Identify additional heat-related challenges. \n10:50 am – 11:00 am Break \nBonus: History of the Heritage Rose Garden – Gary Gardener\, Smith County Master Gardener\n-11:00 AM – 11:30 PM\n-Visit the Heritage Rose Garden to observe a demonstration on caring for various culinary herbs and preparing your garden for cooler temperatures. \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm Heritage Garden Tour \nClick HERE to register. \nClick HERE to download a printable version of the event’s agenda.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/transitioning-to-cool-season-crops-and-herbs-workshop/
LOCATION:Tyler Rose Garden Center\, 420 Rose Park Dr.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Propagation: or Plants for Free!
DESCRIPTION:Free program. \nClick HERE to contact the ETFB Nutrition Education Team and to sign up.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/propagation-or-plants-for-free/
LOCATION:East Texas Food Bank\, 3201 Robertson Rd\, Tyler\, TX\, 75701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Planting a Cool Season Food Garden Demo
DESCRIPTION:Free program. \nClick HERE to contact the ETFB Nutrition Education team for information and to register.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/planting-a-cool-season-food-garden-demo/
LOCATION:East Texas Food Bank\, 3201 Robertson Rd\, Tyler\, TX\, 75701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Creating Fairy Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Free Program. \nContact the Cameron Jarvis Library for registration availability.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/creating-fairy-gardens/
LOCATION:Cameron Jarvis Library\, 102 S. Georgia\, Troup\, TX\, 75789\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gulf Coast Grape and Wine Symposium
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the Gulf Coast Grape & Wine Symposium\, taking place Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Thomas Ranch Research Vineyard in Anderson\, Texas. \nThis year’s program will bring together members of the Texas A&M Viticulture & Enology Team to share current research and updates focused on Blanc Du Bois\, Pierce’s Disease-resistant winegrape varieties\, emerging variety performance\, and enology research. The afternoon will conclude with a wine tasting and winemaker discussion featuring Blanc Du Bois and the new UC Davis varieties. \nThe symposium is free to attend\, and lunch will be provided\, but advance registration is required. Click HERE to register.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/gulf-coast-grape-and-wine-symposium/
LOCATION:Thomas Ranch Research Vineyard\, 10365 Summer Lane\, Anderson\, TX\, 77830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:The Big Freeze: Protecting your garden from the cold
DESCRIPTION:Free program. \nClick HERE to contact the ETFB Nutrition Education team for information and to register.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/the-big-freeze-protecting-your-garden-from-the-cold/
LOCATION:East Texas Food Bank\, 3201 Robertson Rd\, Tyler\, TX\, 75701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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