Extension Educationin Williamson County

The tree care profession has experienced rapid growth over the past decade and there is a significant amount of knowledge required to per-form at the highest level. International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) credentials help consumers identify qualified, knowledgeable tree care professionals. This course will help prepare professional arborists to take the ISA Certified Arborist Exam Topics include: Tree Biology, Identification, Water Management, Tree Nutrition, Tree Selection and Pruning, Plant Health Care, Tree Assess-ment, Trees and Construction, Urban Forestry, & more! Benefits of this Training:  • 20 hours of... Read More →

  Why are trees so valuable? Trees contribute to our environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, climate improvement, conserving water, preserving soil, and supporting wildlife. During the process of photosynthesis, trees take in carbon dioxide and produce the oxygen we breathe. Join us on November 7th or 14th for the Green Thumbs Up Gardening Series “Tree Selection, Planting, & Pruning” presented by Williamson County Master Gardeners Wayne Rhoden and Garry Bowman. Wayne and Garry will discuss selection of trees for Central Texas, proper planting, fertilization, watering and pruning. Bring your... Read More →

Workshop Information:  For more workshop information, click here Workshop Information There is NO cost to attend a Texas Watershed Steward workshop. All workshop participants will receive: A day of beneficial and applicable watershed education A copy of the Texas Watershed Steward Curriculum Handbook Tote bag and other goodies Sign-in/registration/coffee begins at 30 minutes before the advertised start time. Dress is casual. The workshop will be held inside with interactive demonstrations and visuals throughout the day. Unless otherwise mentioned, participants should bring their own lunch We offer CEUs to applicable participants!... Read More →

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and AgriLife Extension invite you attend our first annual ‘Controlled Environment: Urban Agriculture’ conference designed for new and prospective growers interested in specialty crop production under controlled environment (high tunnels, greenhouses, indoor vertical farms) and for experienced growers who want to learn more about the nuts and bolts of crop production in a controlled environment Register at 979-845-2604 or Click here October registration fee $85 November registration fee $105 Onsite registration fee $125 TNLA members--- $20 discount TOFGA members---$20 discount AgriLife Employees---$40 discount Topics:... Read More →

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