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 →
Taste 360 GATHERING OUR VEGETABLES, OUR KNOWLEDGE & OUR COMMUNITY. Learn about specialized techniques and trade tips from horticulturists, winemakers, and other professionals during a two-day experience hosted by Texas A & M AgriLife. Start the backyard project you’ve been putting off while gathering with other horticulture enthusiasts over a local farm-to-table dinner, handcrafted cocktails, and local expert-selected wines.
How can this course help you? Understand the major causes of foodborne illness and how to prevent them. Increase the food safety knowledge of your employees Improve relationships with health officials. Upon passing the certification exam, you will fulfill state requirements for Certified Food Manager status. Topics covered include: Foodborne illnesses and how they are caused, Food safety hazards, Sanitation regulations HACCP, AND MORE! Food Managers March Class
Shop our Big Country Master Gardener online portion of our Fall Plant Sale from 8am Wed April 10th through noon on Fri April 12th. All online orders are to be picked up on Friday April 12th between 2pm and 6pm based on the first letter of your last name. Some pickup times can be modified if needed. Then come to our IN PERSON plant sale Saturday the 13th inside the MODERN LIVING MALL on the Expo fairgrounds from 8am to noon to see what goodies we have left... Read More →
Shop our Big Country Master Gardener online portion of our Fall Plant Sale from 8am Wed April 10th through noon on Fri April 12th. All online orders are to be picked up on Friday April 12th between 2pm and 6pm based on the first letter of your last name. Some pickup times can be modified if needed. Then come to our IN PERSON plant sale Saturday the 13th inside the MODERN LIVING MALL on the Expo fairgrounds from 8am to noon to see what goodies we have left... Read More →