Youth Education & Outreach Programs

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

From the school garden to the farm—let us help your students make the connection to agriculture through our Learning From the Ground Up Garden Grant program!

We’re offering $500 grants to help schools establish or improve gardens or greenhouses. Aquaponic and hydroponic systems are eligible if they are used to teach students about food production.

The deadline for garden grant applications for public and private schools is Sept. 21. Get the details and apply: https://txfb.us/gardengrant26

The homeschool garden grant application has already closed.

09/01/2026

🌳 LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS — WE’D LOVE TO PARTNER WITH YOU! 🌳

We’re getting ready for our upcoming Texas Arbor Day Celebration on November 6th, and we’re currently reaching out to local businesses who would like to help make this community event even more special! 🌱

We are looking for local restaurants willing to donate a gift card or gift certificate that we can include in our FREE raffle for event attendees.

In return, we’d be happy to recognize and thank your business as a community supporter of Texas Arbor Day!

If you’re a local restaurant owner/manager — or know someone who may be interested in supporting the event — please send me a message or comment below, and I’ll be happy to provide more information.

Let’s grow a stronger community together! 🌳💚

08/27/2026

If you love bats like we do, here's a few tips to attract more bats to your yard:

🪰 Plant a bat garden. Many bats eat night-flying insects, so you’ll want to plant flowers that either stay open through the night or bloom through the evening.
🌸 For a tasty, long-lasting buffet, choose 2-3 plants that bloom in spring, summer, and fall.
🌱 Use native plants that match your region and site conditions, as they have evolved to attract native insects. Remember: native plants attract native insects that in turn provide bat food!
🪵 For many bat species, dead trees are a comfy place to call home!
🛖 Bat house curious? Bat houses are complicated to get right, and can even harm bats if installed incorrectly. thoughtful construction and placement can increase their chances of being occupied.

For more information on bat gardens and bat houses, visit our website. Link in comments!

08/21/2026

🌱 NOW RECRUITING! 🌱

We are currently recruiting 3rd & 4th grade students for our upcoming youth education programs! 🎉

Our hands-on programs give students the opportunity to Learn, Explore, and Grow through engaging activities focused on Science, Nature, Agriculture, and more! 🌿🔬🐝

📣 Teachers & Schools: If you’re interested in bringing one of our programs to your classroom, we would love to hear from you!

📩 Contact Regina Baez
Kleberg-Kenedy County AgriLife Extension
📧 [email protected]
📞 361-595-8566

Help us get the word out and share this post with a teacher or school that may be interested! 💚

08/13/2026

With the school year starting, we are calling all groups, clubs and organizations to join our volunteer group. If you are needing community service hours, this is a perfect opportunity for you as well. Or if you are a citizen who wants to get involved, give us a call.

07/31/2026

**SAVE THE DATES FOR RAINBOW CAMP**
August 19 & 20 * 10:00-12:00 * FREE * Children ages 3-19
***MORE INFO COMING SOON***

07/31/2026