Texas Superstars – w/ Big Country Master Gardeners (Main Library)

Abilene Public Library 202 Cedar Street, Abilene, United States

Join us for this month’s library program – Texas Superstars. We will be at the Main library on Friday, August 11th starting at 10am. We should be in the main auditorium upstairs. Program lasts normally an hour.

Public Star Party at Abilene State Park w/Big Country Master Naturalists

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 →

Swine Tag Order

All swine must be state validated this year. NO COUNTY ONLY TAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE

Big Country Beef Conference

Taylor County Expo Center

August 24th, Big Country Beef Conference, AEP Big Country Hall on Taylor County Expo 2023 Beef Cattle Conference Agenda 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.

FREE Saturday Seminar – Garden Art – w/Big Country Master Gardeners

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

Join us for our monthly Saturday Seminars held the last Saturday of each month February through August 2023. Our August program is Garden Art to Fit All Budgets. Doors open at 8:30 and the program starts at 9 and ends at noon.

Public Hike at Abilene State Park w/ Big Country Master Naturalists

Abilene State Park

Join some of our Texas Master Naturalists on the first Saturday of each month for a morning hike out at Abilene State Park. The walk starts at 9 and usually ends around 11:30am but at times we do go longer depending on weather and how the hike is going. You are welcome to end your hike whenever you see fit.  Dogs are allowed as long as they are on a leash. Be sure to dress for the ever-changing Texas weather and don't forget your water!

Trees & Shrubs September Library Program w/Big Country Master Gardeners

Abilene Public Library - South Branch 310 Buffalo Gap Rd, #1246 (inside the mall), Abilene, TX, United States

If you’re interested in learning how to best care for your lawns and gardens, don’t miss out on this monthly series at your library, in partnership with the Big Country Master Gardeners. Each month, volunteers from this organization will lead different topics related to lawn and garden care, and all are open for you to attend free of charge. The topic of this session will be learning about trees and shrubs for our area. Come ready to take notes, and with your questions, and learn from some local... Read More →

Trees and Shrubs September Library Program w/Big Country Master Gardeners

Abilene Public Library 202 Cedar Street, Abilene, United States

If you’re interested in learning how to best care for your lawns and gardens, don’t miss out on this monthly series at your library, in partnership with the Big Country Master Gardeners. Each month, volunteers from this organization will lead different topics related to lawn and garden care, and all are open for you to attend free of charge. The topic of this session will be learning about trees and shrubs for our area. Come ready to take notes, and with your questions, and learn from some local... Read More →

Public Star Party at Abilene State Park w/Big Country Master Naturalists

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 →