SFA Gardens to host inaugural Kiwifruit Field Day

Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host an inaugural Kiwifruit Field Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Brundrett Conservation Education Building. The event’s registration deadline is Sept. 25.

Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host an inaugural Kiwifruit Field Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Brundrett Conservation Education Building. The event’s registration deadline is Sept. 25.

Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host the inaugural Kiwifruit Field Day with Dr. David Creech, SFA Gardens director, and Tim Hartmann, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service employee, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Brundrett Conservation Education Building.

Through this introduction to growing kiwifruit in East Texas, Creech will lead participants on a journey through kiwifruit production practices in China, New Zealand, Nacogdoches and Alabama. He also will discuss best management practices from established growers across the world.

Hartmann will discuss the “nuts and bolts” of growing kiwifruit, including site selection, pruning, pest control, trellising, and pre- and post-harvest techniques. He also will discuss species and varieties that will grow best in the South.

“SFA Gardens is home to the very first production of green and golden kiwifruit in Texas,” Creech said. “While the verdict is not in, there’s plenty of room for optimism. With the right varieties, proper pruning and training, good irrigation, and a strong post-harvest and marketing program, this exciting fruit may be part of the Texas fruit picture.”

Research into the adaptation and feasibility of kiwifruit production in the state by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and SFA has been made possible thanks to a Specialty Crop Block Grant through the Texas Department of Agriculture.

The registration deadline is Sept. 25. The field day costs $25 and includes lunch. To register, contact SFA Gardens at (936) 468-4404 or dawnstover@sfasu.edu.

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September 11, 2017: NPD Crime Report

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September 11, 2017: Nacogdoches Sheriff’s Crime Log

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September 11, 2017: Nacogdoches County Booking Report

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Nacogdoches Public Library News Releases

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STEAM 4 Kids: Fidget Triangles

The Nacogdoches Public Library invites children, ages 7-11 years, to participate in a STEAM for Kids program on Thursday, September 14th at 5:30 p.m. Math and Art collide in this program. Participants will make their own fascinating fidget toys out of folded paper, reinforcing math concepts in the process.

STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Knowledge of STEAM core concepts better prepares children to obtain jobs in these fields. The Nacogdoches Public Library is proud to present STEAM classes most Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Since many of these classes use resources that may be limited, we ask that you register your child before every class. All library programs are free to the public.

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Do’s and Don’ts of Diamonds at the Public Library

The Nacogdoches Public Library invites adults to a workshop on the Do’s and Don’ts of Diamonds on Saturday, September 16th at 2:30 p.m. Participants will learn about the 4c’s of diamond quality and what to look for in purchasing a diamond. We will also explore the history of diamonds as a symbol of love and commitment and talk about alternatives to natural diamonds. The workshop will be facilitated by Rees Jewelry.

Please visit www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/library or call 936-559-2970 to register. All library programs are free to the public. Follow us on Facebook at Nacogdoches Public Library, and on Twitter and Instagram at NacPublicLibrary.
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September 7, 2017

Makerspace: Pasta Making at the Public Library

The Nacogdoches Public Library invites the public, ages 10 & up to a Makerspace workshop on making pasta on Monday, September 18th at 5:30 p.m. Participants will make pasta from scratch from the first step to the last, and learn various ways to sauce and dress your delicious recipe.

Please visit www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/library or call 936-559-2970 to register. All library programs are free to the public. Follow us on Facebook at Nacogdoches Public Library, and on Twitter and Instagram at NacPublicLibrary.
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Astronomy 101 at the Public Library

The Nacogdoches Public Library invites the community to Astronomy 101 on Monday, September 18th at 6:30 p.m. In anticipation of the kickoff of our Library of Things telescope lending program, Dr. Norman Markworth of the SFA Astronomy department will demonstrate the basics of using a telescope to view and explore the night sky. “We’re excited to announce another new library service,” says Crystal Hicks, assistant library director. “We are making telescopes available for checkout to the public as part of our Library of Things initiative.” The library also currently has board games that can be checked out, as well as a Seed Library. Library patron, Brian Wilson, made the new program possible by donating two telescopes to the library with this program in mind. “My family and I really enjoy all the activities and information the library offers,” says Wilson. “We thought this was a way of showing our appreciation while also providing a learning resource for our community.” Please visit www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/library or call 936-559-2970 to register. All library programs are free to the public. Follow us on Facebook at Nacogdoches Public Library, and on Twitter and Instagram at NacPublicLibrary.

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September 10, 2017: NPD Crime Report

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September 10, 2017: Nacogdoches Sheriff’s Crime Log

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September 10, 2017: Nacogdoches County Booking Report

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September 9, 2017: NPD Crime Report

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September 9, 2017: Nacogdoches Sheriff’s Crime Log

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