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A person holds a large bass
April 17, 2026

More Bass, Less Grass workshop scheduled for May 29 in La Marque

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program to cover pond, aquatic vegetation, fish management strategies

Gardening disks
April 13, 2026

Homestead Conference set for May 2 in Archer City 

AgriLife Extension event to feature hands-on sessions in beekeeping, food preservation, soap making

A hand wearing an Aggie ring holds up a bass with another person fishing in the background.
April 8, 2026

April 21 webinar to focus on fish management strategies in ponds

AgriLife Extension program to explore strategies to promote desired, remove undesired fish species

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

Aquatic vegetation under the water's surface.
March 3, 2026

March 17 webinar to focus on proactive management of aquatic vegetation in ponds

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program to cover early-season preventative actions

A man holds a large bass as two little boys look on.
September 22, 2025

Pond fisheries management workshop scheduled for Oct. 3 in Saint Jo

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event to cover pond development, fisheries management

Close up of peaches on a tree limb.
September 15, 2025

Backyard Orchards and Beyond workshop set for Oct. 3 in Fredericksburg

Learn growing information specific to Texas Hill Country

A bowhunter walks down a path surrounded by trees.
August 26, 2025

Rains, mild temperatures set the stage for strong fall hunting outlook

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Aug. 26, 2025

False parasol mushroom in a lawn
July 29, 2025

What are those white mushrooms in my yard?

Circles of white mushrooms add a whimsical touch to summer lawns. But beware — they’re probably poisonous. Brian Shaw, Ph.D., professor and associate department head for academic affairs in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, said if you have white mushrooms growing in your yard, they’re likely false parasols.

A smiling Brittany Chesser stands in a pond.
May 12, 2025

Brittany Chesser: Science with a heart for Texas ponds

AgriLife Extension’s aquatic vegetation expert helps landowners turn complex data into healthy ponds

A butterfly sits on a blooming thistle.
May 8, 2025

Texas Master Naturalist Program receives grant for second year

Chapters encouraged to apply for community project funds for native pollinator support

A closeup of a person using binoculars.
April 3, 2025

Texas Master Naturalist earns Conservation Wrangler designation

Statewide conservation nonprofit Texan by Nature recognizes program’s impacts

A man holds a bass above a net.
March 3, 2025

More Bass, Less Grass workshop scheduled for March 24 in Beaumont

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program to cover pond and fish management strategies

A man holds a large bass as two young boys look on.
February 25, 2025

Sportfish management in ponds subject of March 18 webinar

AgriLife Extension program to cover strategies, common issues and solutions

A colorful butterfly sits on someone's index finger.
October 10, 2024

Texas Master Naturalist Program receives Stephen Kellert Award

National award recognizes outstanding contributions to conservation; connecting people with nature

A bryozoan attached to a stick.
August 6, 2024

Unraveling the mystery of Texas’ cryptic freshwater blobs

AgriLife Extension expert discusses bryozoans — colonies of tiny Texas wildlife

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
July 29, 2024

Historic volunteer milestone reached by two Texas Master Naturalists

Galveston Bay Area Chapter members log more than 60,000 hours of service

April 22, 2024

Senior Hannah Evans pursues her passion

Fisheries management major inspired by childhood in state parks

April 17, 2024

Unveiling the economic influence of Texas’ horse industry

New survey data provides insights and educational avenues of horse enthusiasts

A Taste360 leader presents plates of locally produced food
April 15, 2024

Building community through cultivation 

AgriLife Extension event co-organizer shares success and future of farm-to-table event, Taste 360