Extension Educationin Jasper County

This program is for private applicators that are in need of Continuing Educational Hours for their current licence.  This program will give 8 hours of credit, but will not be enough to comply alone because it only offers 1.5 hours of Laws and Regulation, you need 2 hours and 1.5 hours of Integrated Pest Management, you need 2 hours.  To comply with the TDA you need a total of 15 hours in 5 years with 2 hours of L&R and 2 hours of IMP.  This program does offer... Read More →

Topic will be "Weed Identification and Control Program".  Speaker will be Zach Howard There will be 2 stops #1 at Southeast Texas Hay Services, 120 CR 640 in Buna, TX, and #2 at 1382 PR 5175 in Buna, Texas Cost is $ $10.00 Please RSVP by March 3rd  

A Fresh Start to a Healthier You is an adult-learning series that uses practical experience and information to help change lives and improve health. To complement & support each session, participants will take home #1) Support of friends, #2) Confidence to cook healthy meals for their children & family, #3) Pocket guide with practical cooking and shopping tips, #4) incentive item and #5) Recipe(s) for success in the kitchen Goals will be to adopt Fight BAC! food safety principles, prepare and eat fruits & vegetables more often, improve... Read More →

Do you have concerns about falling?  This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.  This class is for anyone concerned about falls, anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength, anyone who has fallen in the past or anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns. Will be held every Wednesday in April (8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th), 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Pecan Groves in Kirbyville, 414 S Vallie Ave. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED!  NO FEE TO ATTEND BUT MUST PRE-REGISTER. To register please call... Read More →

Master of Memory is a three lesson series to help older adults understand how memory works, identify ways to improve memory & pinpoint things in everyday life that may affect memory. Also, BINGO will be played throughout the lesson!!! Lessons will be Wednesdays, May 6th, 13th & 20th, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Kirbyville Public Library, 210 S. Elizabeth, Kirbyville, Texas  75956 Please Register by Friday, April 24th by calling the Jasper County Extension Office at 384-3721 or the Kirbyville Library at 423-4653

CANCELLED For children who have completed Kindergarten to 2nd grade/ Limited to the first 12 participants Jasper County Bug Camp "A Very Hungry Caterpillar" June 2nd thru 4th, 20200 at the Jasper County Courthouse Annex, 217 E Lamar Street, Jasper, TX from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost is $25.00 per child Registration Deadline is Monday, May 18, 2020 To Register please call Jasper County Extension Office at 384-3721

CANCELLED For children 3rd to 6th Grade - June 16th thru 18th, 2020, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Buna, Texas Cost is $25.00 - Registration deadline is June 10th For questions please call Jasper County Extension Office at 409-384-3721

This is a 5-class series that will help you: learn to navigate the health care system, understand Medicare Benefits, manage your medications and communicate well with your doctor. Classes will be held online On Thursdays, October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This is a FREE course, but you must register in advance. For more information you can contact Jasper County Extension Office at  c-vandevender@tamu.edu or call 409-384-3721

Three classes: 1st Class:       Tuesday, October 13th, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via TEAMS   -   Goals: 1) overview of the Food & Nutrition Project  2) Overview of the MyPlate  3) Create a grocery game plan (meal planning)  4) FAQs 2nd Class:     Tuesday, October 27th, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via TEAMS -     Goals: 1) Discuss how the contest works (food show)   2) Where does it go? (cook and chill)   3) FAQs 3rd Class:      Tuesday, November 10th, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via TEAMS... Read More →

YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN A 4-H RABBIT PROJECT AT YOUR CONVENIENCE!! In six lessons you can learn about: Getting Started & Things to Think About, Caring for your Rabbit, Bringing Your Rabbits Home, Market vs. Breeding Rabbits, What to Expect at the Show AND After the Show. Sessions are available live on October 13th, October 15th, October 20th, October 22nd, October 27th & October 29th, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Registration is $25, which includes your 2020-2021 4-H enrollment fee. 4-H has many opportunities available to its members.  Find out... Read More →