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2025 BMGA Kids Kamp Registration Is Open

April 22, 2025 by Mary Ellen Holub

Each Kamper will have to complete & turn in the following documents:

  • 24-25 Camp Program Authorization Form
  • 24-25 Media & Photograph Release

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2024 Kids Kamp – Austin County

April 18, 2024 by Mary Ellen Holub

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2024 Kids Kamp – Fayette County

April 18, 2024 by Mary Ellen Holub

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2024 Kids Kamp – Colorado County

April 18, 2024 by Mary Ellen Holub

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2024 Kids Kamp – Washington County

April 18, 2024 by Mary Ellen Holub

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Kids Kamp 2024

April 18, 2024 by Mary Ellen Holub

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Master Gardeners Teach Students About Monarch Butterflies

November 14, 2023 by cmschweikhardt

Article and photos submitted by Teresa Wilson.

Nancy Galloway explaining the butterfly life cycle.

Students at Citadel Christian School in Brenham, Texas had the opportunity to learn about Monarch butterflies through two educational programs lead by Bluebonnet Master Gardener Assocation member Nancy Galloway, with assistance from Teresa Wilson and Mandy Ames, also Master Gardeners.  Both programs were held at the school on Novebmer 6, 2023.

The first program was for students in grades 1 through 4. It featured a detailed display illustrating theMonarch butterfly’s life cycle, from egg to butterfly, along with a live butterfly exhibit. Nancy, clad in signature Monarch orange top with a light brown field vest mimicing the colors of the Monarch, covered aspects of the north and south Monarch migrations, explaining the life cycle and yearly generational patterns.

Nancy Galloway leading class with Mandy Ames looking on.

Students were also given the chance to practice tagging Monarchs for research purposes, using simulated butterflies. In a practical demonstration, Nancy tagged a Monarch she caught earlier that day in her garden, with hopes that it would be found in Mexico, contributing to migration data.

Nancy Galloway talking with the class; Teresa Wilson looking on.

The second presentation was tailored for 10th-grade students who already had some knowledge of Monarchs. Nancy delved into the habits, nutrition, nesting needs, pests, and diseases associated with Monarchs. The class is now planning to create a natural area with milkweed, following Nancy’s recommendations, to establish a Monarch waystation habitat.

Nancy Galloway’s adeptness in adjusting lecture levels to suit the audience made the presentations informative. Teachers at the school also received educational packets to support ongoing learning.

This presentation was part of the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association’s work to provide garden-related education at the school.

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2023 Kids Kamp – Washington County

April 18, 2023 by Mary Ellen Holub

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2023 Kids Kamp – Austin County

April 17, 2023 by Mary Ellen Holub

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2023 Kids Kamp – Fayette County

April 17, 2023 by Mary Ellen Holub

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2023 Kids Kamp – Colorado County

April 17, 2023 by Mary Ellen Holub

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2023 Kids Kamp

April 17, 2023 by Mary Ellen Holub

 

 

 

 

 

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Lunch & Learn – Fayette County

March 10, 2023 by cmschweikhardt

Texas Master Gardener Logo

Registration: 11:50 – 12:05 p.m.
Presentation: 12:05 – 12:50 p.m.

Gardening with Children:    Randy Albers and Suzanne Ellis

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BMGA’s Popular Kids’ Kamp is Back in 2022!

April 5, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

2022 Kids Kamp Flyer

 

 

 

The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association’s popular Kids Kamp is back in 2022!  The three day summer camp for kids is accepting registrations now. The Kids Kamp will be held in all four BMGA counties for kids ages 10 to 13 years of age.

REGISTER HERE

 

Washington County:  May 31 – June 2, 2022
Colorado County: June 14- 16, 2022
Fayette County: June 21 – 23, 2022
Austin: June 28 – June 30, 2022

The kids will learn about recycling, organic gardening, mulch and compost, erosion control and insect I.D.  There will also be cricket races!  The kampers will make garden related crafts and enjoy healthy snacks.

Christy Schweikhardt, a Master Gardener who facilitated the soil & gardening segments of Kids Kamp for two years, said, “We fill the Kids Kamp with  hands-on activities that are both fun and educational.  The kids who participated in the past  Kids Kamps were entergeitc and eager to learn, even over summer break.  For the volunteer Master Gardeners who particpate in running the Kids Kamp, it is rewarding to help AgriLife Extension Service and the State of Texas foster fact-based gardening and food knowelge in a future generation of Texas gardeners.”

At only $30.00 for the program, this may be the best bargin in summer fun.

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2022 BMGA Kids’ Kamp – Austin County

March 28, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

2022 Kids Kamp Flyer

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2022 BMGA Kids’ Kamp – Austin County

March 28, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

2022 Kids Kamp Flyer

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2022 BMGA Kids’ Kamp – Austin County

March 28, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

2022 Kids Kamp Flyer

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2022 BMGA Kids’ Kamp – Fayette County

March 28, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

2022 Kids Kamp Flyer

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2022 BMGA Kids’ Kamp – Fayette County

March 28, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

2022 Kids Kamp Flyer

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2022 BMGA Kids’ Kamp – Fayette County

March 28, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

2022 Kids Kamp Flyer

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2022 BMGA Kids’ Kamp – Colorado County

March 28, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

2022 Kids Kamp Flyer

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2022 BMGA Kids’ Kamp – Colorado County

March 28, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

2022 Kids Kamp Flyer

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2022 BMGA Kids’ Kamp – Colorado County

March 28, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

2022 Kids Kamp Flyer

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2021 BMGA College Scholarships Announced

May 26, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association is proud to announce its 2021 annual college scholarships winners.  Three $1000 scholarships were awarded to high school graduates from Washington, Fayette & Colorado Counties, Texas.  The winners are Taylor Limbaugh (Fayette County),  Clayton Boeker (Washington County) and  Leroy Stavinoha, III (Colorado County).   All three demonstrated outstanding acheivement in leadership, citizenship, community service and other endevours that form the basis of becoming lifelong responsible, productive citziens and leaders in their communtiies.

Congratulations to all three 2021 scholarship winners!

Taylor Limbaugh, Fayette County

Clayton Boeker, Washington CountyLeory Stavinoha, III, Colorado County

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