Extension Educationin Taylor County

Free Wokshop: Come prepared for indoor classroom & outdoor field work; note-taking, close-toed shoes, protective clothing etc. Limited to 20 participants, registration required. (SORRY, THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL) Learn the basics of plant identification and how to teach this to others Begin learning the master plant list that many 4-H and FFA contests use Opportunity to give feedback on new curriculum Have fun in a half day workshop with other professionals Drinks, snacks and lunch provided    

Join us every 1st Saturday of the month out at Lake Abilene for a 5-mile hike guided by some of the Big Country Master Naturalist volunteers. The hike will start at 9am and usually finishes around noon. Be sure to bring water and to dress for the ever-changing weather. Dogs are allowed if on a leash. Don't forget to bring your 4-legged family member some water, too!

Please join us for this month’s Star Party at Abilene State Park. Meet us across from the swimming pool in the open area (soccer field). Please bring red lights if you have them. We ask you dim headlights when entering swimming pool area so people observing the stars don’t lose their night vision. You do not have to have a telescope to enjoy the star party but you are welcome to bring one if you have one. Come join in on the fun! What is a star party?... Read More →

Join us every 1st Saturday of the month out at Lake Abilene for a 5-mile hike guided by some of the Big Country Master Naturalist volunteers. The hike will start at 9am and usually finishes around noon. Be sure to bring water and to dress for the ever-changing weather. Dogs are allowed if on a leash. Don't forget to bring your 4-legged family member some water, too!