Preserving the Harvest
Taylor County Extension Office 1982 Lytle Way, Abilene, TexasPre-Register by Monday - June 6th.
Pre-Register by Monday - June 6th.
Join us the first Saturday of each month 5-mile hike around Lake Abilene. Hike starts at 9am. You will need to obtain an entrance permit at the park headquarters at 8:45am. We will meet at the first parking lot by the lake entrance. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring plenty of water. Dogs are allowed but must be on a 6ft leash.
Come join us Friday, June 17th at 10a.m. at the main library downtown for this month's Friday library series. This month's topic is Gardening with Natives! Should be a great program! We will be in the basement. Just come through the doors and the elevators will be straight ahead or the stairs are to the left.
Join us for a Fertilizer Price Risk Management Seminar Thursday June 23rd 8:30 am to noon. Lunch will be provided. Call the office to pre-register 325-672-6048. Cash and check only please. Cost is only $10 if you register in advance. $20 day of.
Come enjoy a fun event for all ages that will be presented by Marianne Marugg of the Big Country Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists. This group strives to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within our community. At this session, guests will learn about some interesting insects native to our area and more about the nature around us right here in Abilene.
Water-wise Gardening. This event is open to the public. Be sure to follow Big Country Master Gardeners on Facebook to stay informed of current events: https://www.facebook.com/bigcountrymastergardeners
Please join us for our June Star Party Saturday the 25th starting at 9pm. We will be in the field across from the swimming pool. Please dim your lights when entering the area. Only red lights if you have them, please. Always check Facebook before the even to make sure there are no changes due to the weather or cloud cover.
Were you, or do you know someone who was, affected by the Mesquite Heat Fire? Please join us for a one stop shop for information Wed. Jun. 29, 2022, 9 am - 1 pm. Space is limited so please pre-register. https://forms.office.com/r/sAEGI0Mjxq
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - West Region will present a webinar for producers interested in Landscaping with Native Plants from 6 – 7:00 p.m. on July 5. This free webinar program titled “Landscaping with Native Plants” will focus on how to create beautiful, low maintenance landscapes, while conserving and protecting natural resources and the environment. The free webinar will be on the Zoom meeting platform and participants can preregister at https://bit.ly/native-landscape. After participants register, they will be provided a link for the live session.