Come and enjoy a look behind the curtain at the conservation work being done at San Antonio Botanical Garden. With a brief presentation, we’ll explain how the ‘plant sausage’ is made from our growing practices, collection targets and fieldwork. After, join us for a tour of the greenhouses to see it all in person. Fee: […]
Join Molly Keck to discover the wonders of butterflies. Explore how to identify common butterflies that glide throughout Texas and learn about larval and host plants and how to entice butterflies to home gardens. Fee: $25 ($20 member). Registration closes when filled.
Join Mitchell Lake staff and other amazing volunteers of the community to help us clean up our habitat! This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on the tasks of the day. All training provided. Groups are welcome! All children 18 and under must be […]
Reimagine your lawn using Texas native drought-tolerant plant species to help you build a sustainable and biodiverse landscape. Free with admission or membership.
Learn how to create a pollinator patch or pocket prairie that can help local native flora and fauna while conserving water. Join avid native plant gardener and restoration ecologist Lee Marlowe as she teaches the basics for planning, designing, installing, and maintaining a little patch of pollinator paradise. Fee: $20 ($15 member). Registration ends when […]
Composting with WORMS?! 🐛 Join us for a hands-on, community-powered workshop all about building healthy soil and turning food scraps into gold—aka compost! Whether you’re new to gardening or already getting your hands dirty, this workshop will walk you through the basics of soil health and simple composting methods, including an exciting live demo of […]
Wizzie Brown, BCE, Texas A&M AgriLife Senior Extension Program Specialist in Entomology, will present "Chewed leaves are part of a healthy garden: How to attract insects to your yard and why you and your garden need them." See complete details of upcoming Gardening Essentials at https://www.gardeningvolunteers.org/gardeningessentials.
Are you ready to scale up from a rain barrel, or want to start harvesting large amounts of rainwater for your home, garden, or both? Turn water scarcity into water abundance. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) can reduce stormwater runoff, lower your water bill and keep your landscape green all year long. Join us online to learn […]
Mission Marquee Plaza Farmers & Artisans Market, every first and third Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March to November. A yoga or Zumba fitness class will kick off each market at 9 a.m.! All fitness levels are welcome. Find fresh, locally sourced foods and explore the handmade crafts and products from local pop-up vendors. […]
Cultivating Water Savings with Native Plants, A Retrospective of SAWS Conservation Presentation by Cleveland Powell, Juan Soulas, and Brad Wier, Conservation Planners at SAWS When it comes to saving water in a rapidly growing and drought-prone service area, SAWS Conservation’s thinking about what works in SA landscapes has changed a lot even in the past twenty […]
Discover how to turn spent mushroom blocks into a powerful garden resource in this hands-on workshop for gardeners. Learn practical ways to reuse mushroom blocks to enrich soil, boost plant health, increase water retention, and even grow more mushrooms outdoors. We’ll cover how to assess spent blocks, create outdoor mushroom beds, apply blocks as mulch, […]
Redesign your yard using native and adapted plant species that not only boost biodiversity but also save on your water bill! Welcome color and pollinator species back into your yard and learn how to redesign a home landscape. Make your home ready for the heat of summer and water restrictions. Fee: $25 ($20 for members). […]
Pollinator gardens can benefit both pollinators and your community. Explore how you can create a native, drought-tolerant wildlife habitat that is safe and educational for children at home and/or at school. Participants will leave with a butterfly host plant and the knowledge to start and care for a basic pollinator garden.