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Balloons next to an entry sign that says The Gardens at Texas A&M
June 4, 2026

The Gardens at Texas A&M University turns eight with Summer Celebration

Free, family-friendly event on June 13 offers educational activities and landscape inspiration

Two individuals preparing to release a butterfly
April 13, 2026

Hullabloom Fest set for April 18 at The Gardens at Texas A&M

Guests can enjoy hands-on activities and blooming seasonal displays

A landscaped backyard features a gazebo with outdoor seating, as well as a small pond surrounded by plants and rocks.
April 7, 2026

Learn how to create and care for a wildlife pond in your backyard

AgriLife Extension expert shares tips for planning, design and maintenance

New World Screwworm specimen on a pin
January 16, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife’s year of impact: Top stories of 2025

A year of research, education and service to Texas and beyond

A monarch butterfly.
November 12, 2025

Research maps monarch migration along Texas highways

Texas A&M scientists study how roads, wind and conservation affect one of nature’s most extraordinary journeys

A butterfly landing on a flower
June 25, 2025

Four entomology insect identification classes set for August

Virtual class will explore common insect families

A pollinator on a purple flower
October 14, 2024

Texas Master Naturalist Program receives award to support native pollinators statewide

H-E-B Grocery Company funds projects through Pollinators for Texas initiative

April 4, 2024

National Gardening Month: Time to clean your garden — or start one

AgriLife Extension gardening guide for April

December 13, 2023

What is that fuzzy black caterpillar?

Woollybear caterpillar makes its seasonal journey to overwinter

November 22, 2023

How to help beneficial insects survive winter

Keep them snug as a bug in a natural rug

November 6, 2023

Conserving nature in Texas

Texas Master Naturalist Program celebrates milestone anniversary

June 8, 2023

Top five tips for supporting pollinators this summer

Mother Nature’s messengers need consideration year-round

May 4, 2023

The power of flowers: How to keep your garden colorful through the summer

AgriLife Extension’s May Gardening Guide     

April 14, 2023

Hullabloom Fest at the Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A&M University set for April 22

Spring celebration promotes fun, educational activities for all

March 8, 2023

What is weed science?

Soil and crop sciences students, faculty members dedicated to improving production agriculture through the study of weeds

Texas A&M AgriLife logo
October 24, 2022

New moon marks end of monarch-spotting season

Last chance for Texans to catch a glimpse before butterflies continue to Mexico

Texas A&M AgriLife logo
September 8, 2022

Snout butterflies again nosing through Texas

This year’s emergence likely smaller than years past

Texas A&M AgriLife logo
August 1, 2022

Monarch butterflies facing battle royal for survival

Pollinators placed on international conservation organization’s Red List as endangered  

Yellow garden spider
June 29, 2022

Yellow garden spiders good for yards, gardens

Help keep pest insect populations in check

Texas A&M AgriLife logo
June 13, 2022

Learn about butterflies, bring them to your garden

New online course covers the “B to Y” of a butterfly