Extension Educationin Taylor County

Join us as we begin our monthly hikes out at the newly renovated Cedar Creek Waterway trail. We will be alternating between evening and morning hikes. This month will be our EVENING hike starting at 6:30 pm. Come take a leisurely hike with one of our very own Master Naturalists. We will be at the Cedar Creek Waterway trail located at 158 S 11th (right across the street from Jackson Brothers) at 6:30pm. Just look for the big rock entrance sign shown in our picture. Come join us!

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!

Shop our Big Country Master Gardener online portion of our Fall Plant Sale from 8am Wed October 11th through noon on Fri October 13th. All online orders are to be picked up on Friday October 13th 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 14th inside the MODERN LIVING MALL on the Expo fairgrounds from 8am to noon to see what goodies we have left... Read More →

West Region-Feral Hog Seminar Flyer Agenda Feral Hogs Cost is $15.00 cash or check at the event.

Shop our online portion of our Big Country Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale from 8am Wed October 11th through noon on Fri October 13th. All online orders are to be picked up on Friday October 13th 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 14th inside the MODERN LIVING MALL on the Expo fairgrounds from 8am to noon to see what goodies we have left... Read More →

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!

The Abilene Area Pecan Show will be held on Nov. 29th Pecan nut entries will be accepted starting at Nov. 20.  Forty-two nuts of same variety in a resealable plastic bag, is requirement for entry.  Baking division of show, entries will be accepted Tuesday Nov. 28th 8-5.  Recipe must be included with entry.  An education seminar will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 and all entries awards will be available for pickup 3-5 pm.  Entries not picked up become property of Taylor County Extension Office.

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!