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April calendar entry for urban land conservation tour on the 11th.

Urban Land Conservation in Action

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Join Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas for a field trip to two local urban conservation easements. Participants will learn how private land conservation works in Texas and explore the stewardship activities made possible through community involvement in green spaces across the San Antonio area. Participants will need to arrive at the San Antonio Botanical […]

$35
An image of various methods of plant propagation.

Vegetative Propagation of Native Plants

Eco Centro 1802 North Main Avenue, San Antonio, United States

Get ready to grow native herbaceous plants through propagation in this hands-on workshop to grow your garden from cuttings of native plants. Springtime is the perfect time of year to start thinking about adding to your native plant collection, but you don't have to spend money to increase your plants! This workshop will dive deep […]

$10
April Calendar entry for Shavano Park Arbor and Earth Day on the 11th.

Arbor / Earth Day at Shavano Park

Shavano Park Municipal Building 900 Saddletree Court, Shavano Park, United States

Shavano Park Arbor/Earth Day is an annual community event held at City Hall featuring nature-focused activities, recycling services, and family-friendly entertainment. Trees and plants are available, along with paper shredding and e-waste recycling. Attendees can enjoy nature walks, scavenger hunts, and educational booths from community partners, as well as family activities, live entertainment and refreshments.

Free
April Calendar entry for Good Earth day on the 11th.

Good Earth Festival at Northern Hills UMC

Northern Hills United Methodist Church hosts the annual Good Earth Festival on its Loop 1604 campus. NHUMC is certified by National Wildlife Federation as a Sacred Grounds Congregation, which educates its own members on environmental responsibility and provides resources for others to take care of our common home.

Free
April calendar entry for Pollinator Tea Party on the 11th.

Pollinator Tea Party

Confluence Park 310 W Mitchell Street, San Antonio, United States

Did you know pollinators are responsible for at least 1 of every 3 bites of food we eat? Learn how a healthy ecosystem connects to our culinary traditions through hands-on experiences including a “Pollinator Prowl” recipe scavenger hunt, fruit and shade tree adoption, and Critter Café in the Estela Avery Education Center. This event invites […]

Free
April calendar entry for rain barrel workshop on the 12th.

Rain Barrel Workshop at San Antonio Botanical Garden

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Join San Antonio River Authority Park Program Coordinator Jasmine Torrez for a Nature Workshop where you can dive into the world of water conservation as you are guided through building your very own rain barrel to take home. Learn how to turn rain into a valuable resource for your garden and make a splash in […]

$25
April calendar entry for botanical gardens plant sale on the 18th.

April Plant Sale at San Antonio Botanical Garden: Native Plants in Green Infrastructure

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the Plant Sale. During the April Plant Sale, a Conservation Educator will host an informational table all about green infrastructure (like those featured in WaterSaver Community), including rain gardens, bioswales, and green roofs. The focus of this table will be identifying which […]

$10
April calendar entry for Tree Buds workday on the 18th.

Tree Buds Citizen Forester Workday

San Antonio Development Services 1901 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, United States

Learn hands-on tree care skills and join fellow volunteers in supporting San Antonio's young trees. Tree buds equips community members with the training and tools to properly prune and care for trees, helping them thrive and provide long-term benefits to our community. Sponsored by Bexar Branches, Alamo Forest Partnership, San Antonio Arborist Association, and the […]

Free
April calendar entry for Viva Botanica at San Antonio Botanical Garden on the 18th.

Viva Botanica! Battle for the Flowers

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Viva Fiesta! Bring the whole family to play, create, and explore within our 39 acres as we celebrate San Antonio tradition and nature. Viva Botanica is an official Fiesta San Antonio annual event at the Garden that offers guests a chance to enjoy concessions, performances, and activities. Some activities include creating paper flower crowns, making […]

Calendar graphic for Earth Day at Woodlawn Park on April 18.

Earth Day

Woodlawn Lake Park 1103 Cincinnati Avenue, San Antonio, United States

Earth Day brings the community together to celebrate nature, conservation, and sustainability through a free, fun-filled event for all ages. Admission is free! Event highlights include: • Over 80 community partners • Hands-on family activities • Engaging dance and musical performances • Tree and plant giveaways • Fishing and fitness activities • And more! Vegan […]

Free
Logo for GVST Gardening Volunteers of South Texas

Gardening Essentials

San Antonio Garden Center 3310 North New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, TX, United States

Session 1 Brad Wier, editor of the revised San Antinio Water System Landscaping Guide, will introduce the new book and explain how to use it for the most benefit. Every adult attendee will receive one copy free. Editor will be available to autograph copies beginning at 11:30. Session 2 Springtime is the perfect time of […]

Free
Eco Centro logo with silhouette of Alamo superimposed on a green leaf

Earth Day Celebration at San Antonio College

San Antonio College Mall 1819 N. Main Avenue, San Antonio, TX, United States

Earth Day is an opportunity to unite communities worldwide in a shared commitment to environmental stewardship. To honor Earth Day Eco Centro will share ideas and resources for sustainable living, including sustainable urban agriculture/gardening and water conservation with SAWS WaterSaver programs and resources.

Free
Calendar entry for Earth Day at the zoo on the 22nd.

Earth Day at San Antonio Zoo

San Antonio Zoo 3903, N. St. Mary's, United States

Celebrate Earth Day at the San Antonio Zoo on Wednesday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Great Lawn! Guests can enjoy a fun-filled day of learning and exploration with community partners, interactive education stations, and special appearances by Austin Forrest. Plus, keep an eye out for roaming entertainment throughout the event, […]