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Do you remember the Horney Toad?
Do you remember the Horney Toad? Article by: Dr. Jacob Dykes Did you know TX is home to three species of Horned Lizards? Those species are the Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum), which is commonly called a “horny toad”, the Round-tailed Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma modestum), and the Greater Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi). Horned lizards are named for the horns they have on their heads (don’t you love when scientists use logic when naming critters), and horn configuration is a good way to identify the species. Horned Lizards… Read More →
Whitemarked Tussock Moth
Another creepy crawler that we have received a number of call about PLEASE NOTE – these insects are known to cause skin irritation These are another pest that we expect to see decrease in population over the next few weeks – be patient and let mother nature take its course! Whitemarked Tussock Moth Photo credit to Dr. Drees. Common Name: Whitemarked tussock moth Scientific Name: Orgyia (=Hemerocampa) leucostigma (J. E.Smith) Order: Lepidoptera . Description: Caterpillars grow to 1-1/4 inch long and is unique in that there are four… Read More →
Forest Tent Caterpillars
It’s that time of year again! We’ve had lots of phone calls and emails about the infestations of worms in trees. Here’s the information everyone is looking for! Don’t panic – the population should be starting to decrease soon and be will be sparse at next in a few weeks. Forest tent caterpillars are one of the most widespread and abundant of the tent-making caterpillars. Like their close cousins the eastern tent caterpillars, forest tent caterpillars feed primarily on trees; but unlike their cousins, and the common fall… Read More →
Important WashCo 4-H News – Week of 2/20/2023
Below are some important reminders and information for Washington County 4-H. Washington County 4-H Round Up Entries Due TODAY, February 20, 2023 CDM Practice on February 20, 2023 Youth In Action Info Session for 2023 Applicants on February 22, 2023 Washington County Ag Scholarships Due Online on February 27, 2023 Washington County Fair Scholarships Due on March 10, 2023 WCF Registration Deadline for: Commercial Heifers, Colts, Scramble Heifers, Turkeys, and Commercial Steers on March 15, 2023 Washington County Fair Bucket Calf Mentor Application due April 3, 2023… Read More →
Important WashCo 4-H News – Week of 2/13/2023
Below are some important reminders and information for Washington County 4-H. Washington County 4-H Round Up Entries Due on February 20, 2023 CDM Practice on February 13, 2023 Blood Drive Opportunity on February 14, 2023 Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Applications Due February 15, 2023 Washington County Ag Scholarships Due Online on February 27, 2023 2023-2024 Major Show Steer & Heifer Tag Orders due April 5, 2023 For more information on other upcoming events read the 4-H Newsletter! Washington County 4-H Round Up Entries Due… Read More →
Important WashCo 4-H News – Week of 2/6/2023
Below are some important reminders and information for Washington County 4-H. 2023 Washington County 4-H Photography Contest Results! 2023 4-H Day at the Capitol Registration opens February 1, 2023 CDM Practice on February 6, 2023 Photography Meeting on February 9, 2023 Blood Drive Opportunity on February 14, 2023 Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Applications Due February 15, 2023 Washington County 4-H Round Up Entries Due on February 20, 2023 Washington County Ag Scholarships Due Online on February 27, 2023 Texas 4-H Council At-Large Delegates 2023-24 Application Information … Read More →
Important WashCo 4-H News – Week of 1/30/2023
Below are some important reminders and information for Washington County 4-H. San Antonio Passes are Ready to Pick Up at Extension Office CDM Practice on January 30, 2023 4-H Night at NASA Registration open January 1 – 31, 2023 2023 4-H Day at the Capitol Registration opens February 1, 2023 Photography Meeting on February 9, 2023 Blood Drive Opportunity on February 14, 2023 Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Applications Due February 15, 2023 Washington County 4-H Round Up Entries Due on February 20, 2023 Washington County Ag Scholarships… Read More →
Important WashCo 4-H News – Week of 1/23/2023
Below are some important reminders and information for Washington County 4-H. CDM Practices start of January 23, 2023 WEEA Scholarship Application due January 26, 2023 4-H Night at NASA Registration open January 1 – 31, 2023 2023 4-H Day at the Capitol Registration opens February 1, 2023 Blood Drive Opportunity on February 14, 2023 Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Applications Due February 15, 2023 Washington County 4-H Round Up Entries Due on February 20, 2023 For more information on other upcoming events read the 4-H… Read More →
Important WashCo 4-H News – Week of 1/17/2023
Below are some important reminders and information for Washington County 4-H. *Due TODAY* 2023 Washington County Photography Contest Entries due January 17, 2023 Consumer Decision Making Informational Meeting on January 18, 2023 Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Government-in-Action Youth Tour Application due on January 20, 2023 at 5:00pm WEEA Scholarship Application due January 26, 2023 4-H Night at NASA Registration Open January 1 – 31, 2023 Blood Drive Opportunity on February 14, 2023 Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Applications Due February 15, 2023 Washington County 4-H Round Up Entries Due on… Read More →
