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All Comal County offices will be closed
Tuesday,
January 1, 2019
, in observance of New Year's Day.
We will also be closed
Monday, January 21, 2019
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in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday.
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Hill Country Landowner Management Workshops - Lunch and Learn
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This monthly series will try to provide assistance to landowners new to the Hill Country so they have methods to manage their property.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Mammen Library
131 Bulverde Crossing Rd, Bulverde, TX 78163
January 9, 2019 –
How to properly care for my trees. – This session will focus on the proper time and methods for trimming our trees to help decrease the chances of diseases like Oak Wilt from coming into the area. Also, we will talk about the difference between Oak Wilt and signs of stress or other disease.
Please call the Mammen Library to sign up, 830-438-4864.
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DIY Saturdays -Baby Food
Saturday, January 12, 2019
9:00 am - 11:00 am
It’s easy to offer your baby fresh, nutritious and delicious homemade baby food AND it will save you money!
Cost: $30 per person/must prepay
Please click the flyer for more information.
RSVP to 830-620-3440
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Cooking Well with Diabetes
Cooking Well with Diabetes is a series of four, fun, interactive classes packed with research based information and delicious diabetes friendly recipes.
Wednesday, January 16,
2019
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Bulverde Spring Branch Activity Center
30280 Cougar Bend
Bulverde, TX 78163
January 16th topic:
Carbohydrate Foods: Recognizing carbohydrates in recipes and using sweeteners effectively.
Please RVSP to Bulverde Spring Branch Activity Center @ 830-438-3111.
There is a fee of $10 for all four classes.
Please click the flyer for more information and future dates.
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Earth-Kind® Workshops
for Homeowners
Troy Luepke, County Extension Agent-Ag/NR and Comal County Master Gardeners are
presenting a monthly workshop that will target new homeowners interested in learning the
best practices for home yard care and gardening.
Saturday, January 19, 2019
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
325 Resource Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78132
$20 per session ( $50 for Rain Barrel Class)
Please RSVP to Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service @ 830-620-3440
Please click the flyer for more information and future dates.
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Water Conservation and Gardening Workshop
This monthly series will try to help landowners new to the Hill Country. These classes will focus on methods for landowners to manage water usage on their property and still allow their landscape to look a “million bucks”.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Garden Ridge Library
9400 Municipal Pkwy., San Antonio, TX 78266
Noon – 1PM (Bring your lunch to eat during the program)
January 23, 2019 – Prepping my Spring Garden bed and setting up Drip Irrigation – What should I be doing this time of year to get my beds ready to plant for the spring. Also, how do I set up a drip irrigation system, so I can conserve water while growing my plants?
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Pesticide Private Applicator
License Training
Thursday, January 24, 2019
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be holding a training for landowners who wish to obtain their Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Private Applicator license.
Cost: $60 per person
Please click the flyer for more information.
RSVP to 830-620-3440
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New Year's Resolutions
Looking for a great way to be healthier in 2019? All the studies point to eating more meals at home. Here is some information on why and a simple pledge you can take with your family.
Read more...
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DIY Saturdays -Meal Prep
Saturday, February 9, 2019
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Learn how to get healthy by being prepared!
Once you get all the prep work out of the way, MAKING DINNER IS SO EASY.
Cost: $15 per person
Please click the flyer for more information.
RSVP to 830-620-3440
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Hill Country Landowner Management Workshops - Lunch and Learn
This monthly series will try to provide assistance to landowners new to the Hill Country so they have methods to manage their property.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Mammen Library
131 Bulverde Crossing Rd, Bulverde, TX 78163
February 27, 2019 -
Brush Control for Small Acreages – During this session we will discuss different methods landowners can use to deal with the brush/trees that come up where they don’t want them to be.
Please call the Mammen Library to sign up, 830-438-4864.
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service -
Comal County
325 Resource Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78132
P. 830-620-3440
F. 830-620-3446
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