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22nd Annual Southeast Texas Grounds Maintenance Conference – October 15, 2015

The 22nd Annual Southeast Texas Grounds Maintenance Conference will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Lone Star Convention Center at 9055 Airport Road, Conroe TX. The event is sponsored by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Montgomery County Office. Texas Structural Pest Control Board license holders can receive 5 CEUs; TDA license holders can receive 5 CEUs. Subject matter includes: Turf Grass Selection; Insect Pest Management; Landscape Tree Management; & Wildlife Management Techniques in the Landscapes. REGISTRATION: On or before October 5, 2015 is $50.00 per… Read More →

Irrigating Our Future Conference August 18, 2015

Come join us! We invite you to join us for this year’s Southeast  Texas Irrigating our Future Conference. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service strives to provide professional, high quality programs that benefit industry. This year we have expanded the educational programs to make it even more valuable to our irrigation industry participants. We hope you can join us for this top notch, intensive day of training, specially designed to serve the diverse needs of thie Professional Industry. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., Conference runs from 8:45 a.m…. Read More →

Equine Directory 2015 – Revised June 2015

Please click link below to view current Equine Directory Revised 2015 Equine Directory

Horse Gymkhana – September 12, 2015

Horse Gymkhana – Saturday, September 12, 2015 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Gymkhana will be held in the Lone Star Expo Arena at the Montgomery County Fair Park. Fun for all, young & old alike.  Classes to include: Golfette, Jousting, Simon Says, Egg Race.  Age groups include: Lead Line (under 5 years); 5-8 years; 9-13 years; 14-18 years; 19 and up.  Class fee will be $5.00 per class. For more information call the Montgomery County Extension Office at 936.539.7822 or email m-heimer@tamu.edu    The Gymkhana is being sponsored by… Read More →

An Equine Affair – June 13, 2015

“An Equine Affair” An Equine Owner Education Workshop!  This clinic will focus on the various aspects of equine health concerns, problems & developing a management approach.  The day long clinic will be Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Montgomery County Fair Grounds Equestrian Center, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Topics/Speakers include: General Horse Health 101 – Dr. Jim Schulze; Equine Dental Management – Dr. Carrie Neidermann; Equine Sports Medicine – Dr. Matt Randall; Hoof Care – Robert Lowranger; Acupuncture/Chiropractic – Dr. Ben Buchanan; Emergency Treatment Practices/Supplies – Dr. Jim… Read More →

All Star Child Care Provider Training Camp 10/3/2015

All Star Child Care Provider Training Camp Saturday, October 3, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. at The Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Dr. Bryan, TX 77802. Seven (7) Clock Hours or .7 CEUs $40.00.  ($20.00 extra for CEUs). Hosted By: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service counties of Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Lee, Milam, & Montgomery. PLEASE CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO VIEW EVENT INFORMATION & PRINT REGISTRATION PACKET!!! October 2015 Child Care Conference Registration Form Legal Size Revised Thank you!

Learn Grow! Eat! Go! Training 7/16/15

Learn, Grow! Eat! Go! curriculum provides 10 concepts of instrutcion that emphasize Science, Math, Language Arts/Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health, Horticulture, & Nutrition all with a solid correlation to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards. For more information on the Learn Grow! Eat! Go! program, attend the free Montgomery County Training on Thursday, July 16, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. *working lunch provided*. CBEC Hours provided.  Contact: Caren Walton – TGEG Project Coordinator ccwalton@tamu.edu REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT THIS LINK: http://www.cvent.com/d/7rq2jt Please click on link… Read More →

Open Garden Day 5/9/15

Come tour the gardens at the Montgomery County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office! See demonstrations of the best vegetable & floral gardening practices, techniques such as the Mittleider method, Aquaponics, Rainwater Harvesting, and much more, all in one convenient location. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions & give demonstrations. There will also be cooking demonstrations by the Family & Consumer Sciences Department; a Show & Tell with the Texas Grow! Eat! Go! program that is currently in Willis ISD & City of Conroe Afterschool… Read More →

BLT Nutrition Education Class Series 6/17, 6/24, & 7/1

***FREE*** Nutrition Education Class! Want to learn more about the importance of a balanced diet, food safety, & stretching your food dollar/ You are invitied to attend our Better Living for Texans Nutrition Education Classes. When: June 17th, June 24th, & July 1st, 2015 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: Montgomery County Central Library – in the small meeting room. To view event flier, please click on link below: ConroeLibraryFLYER2  

Freeze Branding Clinic for All Equine

FREEZE BRANDING CLINIC for ALL EQUINE Thursday May 21, 2015 at the Montgomery County Fair Park Livestock Barn from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Brands should be registered with the appropriate County Clerk’s Office. The Montgomery County Adult Horse Committee will have a variety of stock irons available. Horse owners are welcome to bring in their own irons for use. Branding fee $20.00 per animal.  Call 936.539.7822 to make a reservation to secure a time. Theft prevention information will be provided for equine owner benefits. Sponsored By: Texas… Read More →