Stop by the Edwards Aquifer Authority headquarters on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 9 a.m., and pick up 2 FREE Texas native plants to spruce up your garden or yard! osted by The Edwards Aquifer Authority and sponsored by H-E-B Tournament of Champions, this event will take place at 900 East Quincy Street, San Antonio, […]
The 9th Annual Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival will be held on Saturday, October 5th, from 9am to 1pm at Brackenridge Park right next to the Zoo entrance! Tag monarch butterflies and transform into a pollinator for the day as you immerse yourself in an educational playland to celebrate the monarch butterfly, pollinators, and the […]
Are you looking to cook high quality hot compost? If so, this online workshop is for you: join Eco Centro for a deep dive into a super effective, time tested method for producing high quality hot compost. We'll get into the process, science, feedstocks, inoculants, ""pro tips"", and much more.
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator. Fee: Free with admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13) and/or SABOT Garden membership.
Get outside in celebration of pollinators everywhere and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Stop by our information table to learn more about the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz and how you can participate! Explore our gardens and trails and take home native plant educational material to learn what plants would work best […]
MLAC depends on amazing volunteers to help manage the habitat; tasks can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on the day. Learn why well-adapted native plants are more sustainable choices for water conservation. This is a free event. All training provided. All children 18 and […]
Butterfly gardens are carefully created habitats that provide food and shelter for butterflies as well as vibrant plants. Cultivating a lively garden for butterflies to provide seasonal delight is easy and entertaining. Join us as and learn about the plants that butterflies are attracted to in San Antonio and how to design a habitat with […]
Grow your understanding of best practices for starting backyard composting. Learn about different composting methods, tools and systems that make residential composting possible. Learn to use your senses to identify healthy compost and gather an understanding of how compost can be used in a home garden. Get ready to turn home food scraps into a […]
Gardening in Bexar County often means identifying, understanding, amending, and protecting our soil that can range from beach sand to a thick “gumbo” clay soil. Poor soil can be amended to maximizes water usage while minimizing fertilizer & pesticide usage. However, even the richest soil needs protection from the brutal sun, oppressive heat, and wind. […]
Explore the vibrant bold hues of fall in our ever-changing garden. Join staff Horticulturist Layni Langham for a leisurely one-hour walk through the garden. The tour will touch on seasonal display designs, reoccurring perennial color, and deciduous tree interest. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration ends when […]
People and cultures have used native plants for food, medicine, and shelter over time. Explore the diverse connections people have had, and will continue to have, with native Texas plants. Fee: Free with admission and Garden membership. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden
Discover trees in an urban environment with a conservation focus. The seasonal tour will focus on creating healthy urban forest systems. During the tours, we will explore the Garden’s rare and common trees and care of these urban ecosystems. Please wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration ends when […]
From below the soil surface to flying above our heads, beneficial insects have profound effects on our gardens. Come learn about many of the common invertebrate characters that grace our landscape and how you can partner with them for thriving watersaver gardens!