Ranchers Leasing Workshop

  September 13, 2019 12:00 - 4:30 PM Tarrant County Extension Office 200 Taylor St. #500 Fort Worth, TX 76196   ★ Focused specifically on grazing, hunting, and livestock leases. ★ Half-day seminar, participants will be able to ask questions, interact with attorneys and economists. ★ All participants receive their own copy of the Ranchers' Agricultural Leasing Handbook, which contains checklists and sample lease language.   For more information contact Dr. Greg Kaase at 979-458-3348 or Tiffany Lashmet at 806-677-5681

Hands On In The Garden

  On Saturday, September 28th, the topic for Williamson County Master Gardeners Association’s “Hands On in the Garden” program will be “Month to Month Gardening; Getting Ready for Winter” with Travis County Master Gardener, Paula Levihn-Coon. Paula will be speaking on the topic of “Getting Ready for Winter”. Learn the ends and outs of what to plant, and how to keep your plants thriving and alive this winter season! Also, she will be touching on ways to prepare your beds for the next planting and even dive into... Read More →

Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Event

TSTC Parking Lot 1600 Innovation Dr., Hutto, TX, United States

  Williamson County is teaming up with Waste Management to hold a free Household Hazardous Waste Clean-Up event at the TSTC Parking Lot in Hutto. This is your chance to bring your household cleaning products, motor oil, paints, and batteries and dispose of them properly. Learn more by calling 512-759-8881, and pressing Option 4, or visit the Williamson County website

Private Pesticide Applicator Training

    A private pesticide applicator is someone who uses or supervises the use of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides to produce an agricultural commodity on: Personally owned property; Rented property; Property owned by his or her employer; Property under his or her general control; or The property of another person if applied without compensation, other than the trading of personal services between producers of agricultural commodities. An agricultural commodity is a plant or animal grown for sale, lease, barter, feed or human consumption and animals... Read More →

Green Thumbs Up Gardening Series: Round Rock – Shrubs

The topic for the Green Thumbs Up Gardening Series in September is “Shrubs” presented by Williamson County Master Gardener Brenda McIndoo. Brenda topics will include: Shrub selection for Central Texas Planting and establishing your shrubs Shrub upkeep and maintenance The Green Thumbs Ups Series “Fall Vegetable Gardening” is free and open to the public and will be presented at the following locations and times: Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Boulevard in Cedar Park Thursday, October 10th from 7:00-8:00 pm Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St.... Read More →

Texas A&M Turfgrass and Landscape Field Day

We invite you to attend the 2019 Texas A&M University Turfgrass & Landscape Field Day on October 9th, 2019 where Texas A&M University turfgrass faculty, staff, and students will present a field tour of topics on: • Turfgrass selection and management • Irrigation management and drought recovery • Turfgrass and Ornamental Pest management •Golf Course Fairway and Sports Field Construction •New technologies and educational demonstrations • Turf Weed/Disease Control Research • Turf Fertility Research •And Much More! CEU’s to be offered!! Schedule of Events 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.... Read More →

Green Thumbs Up Gardening Series: Cedar Park – Shrubs

Cedar Park Public Library 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park, TX, United States

  The topic for the Green Thumbs Up Gardening Series in September is “Shrubs” presented by Williamson County Master Gardener Brenda McIndoo. Brenda topics will include: Shrub selection for Central Texas Planting and establishing your shrubs Shrub upkeep and maintenance The Green Thumbs Ups Series “Fall Vegetable Gardening” is free and open to the public and will be presented at the following locations and times: Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Boulevard in Cedar Park Thursday, October 10th from 7:00-8:00 pm Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main... Read More →

Lunch and Learn: All About Peas

Lunch and Learn 3151 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown, TX, United States

Join us for a fun Lunch and Learn all about Peas! Please reserve your spot by using the link below or just by simply clicking the image! We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for lunch: Click here

$5

Master Gardener Association Meeting

  Meeting starts with refreshments and socializing at 6:15pm and the presentation begins at 7:00pm in room 226. Bring the family and enjoy a wonderful presentation. This event is free and open to the public.

The Tale of Two Playing Surfaces

The Tale of Two Playing Surfaces When: Wednesday, October 16th Where: Toyota Stadium- FC Dallas, Frisco, TXTale of Two Playing Surfaces Host: Chrissie A. Segars, Ph.D.; Texas A&M Extension Turfgrass Specialist Cost: $20 CEU’s Provided: For all day attendance: 0.625 CSFM and 0.5 CPTM Registration information: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/productListingDetails/2899   Description: Does the title of this workshop take you back to that time you had to read, “A Tale of Two Cities”? I promise you that this workshop will be a whole lot more fun! This will be an interactive workshop where you can learn about different playing surfaces, player safety, field testing, and actually perform the tests yourself!... Read More →