Ground covers can be an important element in your home landscape. They can serve as a “living mulch”, retaining moisture, suppressing weeds, and moderating soil temperatures. They provide an alternative to turfgrass, particularly when it is in shade. And they can provide habitat for your butterflies, bees, and other pollinators! Join Candy Roach, Bexar County […]
Experience an unforgettable sight! Bracken Cave is the summer home of more than 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis), making it the world’s largest bat colony and one of the largest concentrations of mammals on earth. Experience the emergence of these millions of bats, as they spiral out of the cave at dusk for their […]
Explore the beauty of the San Antonio River and its banks by taking a walk along the Museum Reach with San Antonio River Authority Staff. Join San Antonio River Authority Staff for an hour long walk along the Museum Reach streach of the San Antonio River. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the flora and […]
It may be toasty outside, but don't let the heat scare you - take inspiration from it instead! Summer is the perfect time to prep for cooler weather. Join Green Spaces Alliance for the first installment of our two-part fall garden planning series: "Heat & Drought Resistant Plants." Participants will discover some of San Antonio's […]
For NPSOT's July chapter meeting, Mike Quinn will present an in-depth unique perspective on the abundance, distribution and interactions of a wide range of Central Texas’ plants and animals. Mike, with his degrees in wildlife and entomology from Texas A&M, has been in and out of central Texas since 1978 and has studied the ornithology, […]
Is turf grass maintenance taking over your time and your water bill? Are you interested in supporting the native ecosystem in your own landscape? This class will walk you through different techniques for removing lawn grass, from sod removal to solarization, and explore native and water-saving plant options to replace it with so you can […]
Be inspired at the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with membership or Garden admission.
Join Gardopia Gardens at their Westside Chino spot to help them start a new urban farm from the ground up!
Join Rain Bees at the Tye Preston Library for a workshop where you'll discuss design techniques used for planning, building, and maintaining a rain garden. This session will cover some background science, site investigation, design, plant and material selection, as well as installation. Registration required
Get outside in celebration of National Play Outside Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Stop by the Visitor Center to grab a Nature Scavenger Hunt or a Mitchell Lake Nature Walk Fact Sheet and explore their gardens and trails! Take home native plant educational material to learn what plants […]
Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While engaged in these activities skills will be learned that can be taken back home or to other communities.
For the first time, the San Antonio Home + Garden Show is moving from October to the heart of summer, taking place July 31–August 2, 2026, at the Alamodome. Since 1986, the show has been San Antonio's destination for fresh home improvement ideas, innovative products, and expert resources. This year's summer event will feature special […]
Participants are invited to utilize the Seed Library while waiting for class. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. Gardening Volunteers of South Texas will demonstrate ways to use the Garden Style San Antonio website. Particiants are encouraged to bring their own devices to follow along on Internet. There will be eight Internet-connected stations available for those who […]