Extension Educationin Taylor County

Want to become a Texas Master Naturalist Volunteer? We are NOW accepting applications for this year’s training  class. Click this link for the application. Applications are due by Friday, July 28th by 5pm CST.  Classes will run from Thursday, August 10th through Thursday, November 2nd. We will have 2 Saturday field sessions. Please see schedule on the last page of the application for tentative dates and times. Big Country Master Naturalist 2023 Training Application

2023 Big Country Beef Cattle Improvement Series: "Coming Full Circle to Beat Drought" June 29th - Stock Pond & Water Management Event, Callahan Co., Location: Double Deuces Event Venue, 8902 County Road 235, Clyde TX Fee:  $20.00 Cash or Check only Please pre-register at least 3 days prior to each event. For information, contact Tammie Belyeu, Taylor Co. Administrative Assistant TLBelyeu@ag.tamu.edu or 325-672-6048.

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!

July is all about BATS at the Abilene Public Library. Stop by and see one of our programs this July on our flying friend! This program is designed for ALL AGES so be sure to grab your kids and come learn about BATS! Friday July 7th at the South Branch library in the mall or Friday July 14th at the Main Library downtown.

Join us for this FREE program given by the Big Country Master Gardeners at the south branch library located inside the Abilene mall starting at 6pm Tuesday, July 11th. The topic this month is PLANTING FALL VEGGIES.

Join us for this FREE program given by the Big Country Master Gardeners at the main library located downtown starting at 10am Friday, July 14th. The topic this month is PLANTING FALL VEGGIES.

July is all about BATS at the Abilene Public Library. Stop by and see one of our programs this July on our flying friend! This program is designed for ALL AGES so be sure to grab your kids and come learn about BATS! Friday July 7th at the South Branch library in the mall or Friday July 14th at the Main Library downtown.

Join us this month for our monthly star party. The viewing starts shortly after dark but if you've never come to a star party it might be helpful to arrive shortly before so you can see where we are set up. Be sure to dress for the night temps and with all of our recent rain, be sure come prepared for some mosquitos because they are definitely out.

Join us for our monthly Saturday Seminars held the last Saturday of each month February through August 2023. Our July program has changed and will now be Helpful tips in the Garden. Learning about dry creek beds, different garden pathway options and drip irrigation. Doors open at 8:30 and the program starts at 9 and ends at noon.

Series 3 of Big Country Beef Cattle Improvement Series - Jones County Date:  Wednesday, August 2nd Location: Teague Cattle - Hamlin, TX