Monthly Lake Hike – Lake Abilene

Lake Abilene

Join us the first Saturday of every month for our monthly public hike. Join some of our Big Country Master Naturalist as we lead a hike through the trails at Lake Abilene.  Be sure to check in at the park office then meet us a mile up the road at the Lake Abilene parking lot at 9am. We take a casual hike for roughly 3 hours covered about 5 miles. The hike is an in an out and you can turn around at any time.

Seed Saving Basics – Main Library

Abilene Public Library 202 Cedar Street, Abilene, United States

Come join our Big Country Master Gardeners for our monthly educational programs at the Main library. Program starts at 10am and runs roughly for one hour. This event is free. No registration required.

Public Star Party at Abilene State Park

Abilene State Park

Join us this Saturday, January 13th starting at 6th Abilene State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife for this month's STAR PARTY. We will update our Facebook page by 4 pm if there are any changes to the event. If no update, the event is on. Be sure to dress for the cooler night weather. Don't forget to bring your red lights. If you don't have a red light flashlight you can easily convert a flashlight by covering it with red cellophane or even a red balloon.

Free Saturday Seminar – Lawn Care

Taylor County Extension Office South East Corner of Taylor County Fairgrounds - Through Gate 5 off of 322, Abilene, TX, United States

Join us each LAST Saturday of the month for our FREE Saturday Seminar programs. Our next series will begin January 2024 and run through August 2024. Be sure to check back soon for next year’s topics. If you have something you would like to see, please feel free to send any suggestions to mgardeners@yahoo.com.

Monthly Hike – Lake Abilene

Lake Abilene

Join us the first Saturday of every month for our monthly public hike. Join some of our Big Country Master Naturalist as we lead a hike through the trails at Lake Abilene.  Be sure to check in at the park office then meet us a mile up the road at the Lake Abilene parking lot at 9am. We take a casual hike for roughly 3 hours covered about 5 miles. The hike is an in an out and you can turn around at any time.

Shotgun Information Meeting

Abilene Clay Sports Hwy. 83-84 and Spur 707, Abilene, TX

A Shotgun Informational Meeting is scheduled for Thursday - February 8th beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Abilene Clay Sports.   For detailed information, click on link above.

Public Star Party at Abilene State Park

Abilene State Park

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 →

Saturday Seminar – Pepperpalooza (fee applies this month)

Taylor County Extension Office South East Corner of Taylor County Fairgrounds - Through Gate 5 off of 322, Abilene, TX, United States

Join us each LAST Saturday of the month for our Saturday Seminar programs. https://bcmgevents.square.site/

Texas Farm, Ranch, & Wildlife Expo

Taylor Telecom Arena 1700 TX-36, Abilene, TX, United States

Thursday, Feb 29th - Friday, Mar 01, 2024 A gathering of agriculturalists, friends, and ideas. The Texas Farm, Ranch, & Wildlife Expo is the place to be in February. 15 possible Ag CEUs and 10 possible TREC CEUs. Free admission! Don't miss the Agricultural Mechanics Project Show in the Guitar Arena! Texas 4-H and FFA members will show off their hard work and their contributions to the industry!   Click here to open the  images in a pdf: Farm Ranch & Wildlife Expo 2024 pdf Click here for... Read More →