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, […]
City Nature Challenge San Antonio Metro Area is part of a worldwide community science effort that invites people to observe, document, and help identify the plants and wildlife living in cities. Using the free iNaturalist app, participants across the San Antonio Metro Area — a 12-county region — contribute observations and identifications that become part […]
Fiesta with us at the Arboretum’s first ¡Viva El Bosque! Start your experience in La Fiesta, a family-friendly celebration featuring hands-on activities, engaging education partners, food, and music. Then, lace up your outdoor footwear and head to El Bosque to explore birding, art, and immersive nature experiences for all ages. You can also join Latino […]
Join Green Spaces Alliance and partners to learn about the importance of establishing habitat for pollinators. You will also get to help plant a demonstration garden of native pollinator plants around the outdoor classroom and create pollinator puddling stations around the preserve. We’ll also have nature and art activities, and face painting!
Discover the many great water- and money-saving resources available on the SAWS GardenStyleSA website! There is so much to explore! Kick back and let us navigate through GardenStyleSA website to locate the WaterSaver coupon/rebate programs and the other numerous helpful and free resources. By the end of the workshop you'll know exactly where to go […]
Get outside this weekend to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Discover how water-saving native plants can transform your space into a vital stopover for migrating birds—providing food, shelter, and resilience in our South Texas climate. Take home educational materials to help you choose the […]
This is a hands-on workshop for the entire family. Participants will learn how to build wicking tanks that include a mini-aquifer feature that will keep plants nourished while reducing water waste. Wicking tanks require less frequent watering which is great for our hot South Texas climate. The consistent moisture is less stressful for plants' roots, […]
Transform your front yard, backyard or garden bed into a buzzing, fluttering haven for local wildlife! Drake White, owner of The Nectar Bar, a local natives-only nursery, will offer the basics of gardening, focusing on the essential relationship between local native plants and pollinators. You will learn to select, plant, and care for native species […]
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. Advance registration required. Fee: $18 […]
AAMPO is celebrating Bike to Work Day (BTWD) on Friday, May 15, 2026! Since 2018, the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) has proudly coordinated National Bike Month programming throughout the Alamo Area MPO study area. Over the years, hundreds of participants have joined in the fun at events like Bike to Work Day, Trail […]
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.
Explore the many sustainable practices at the San Antonio Botanical Garden on this seasonally changing walking tour. Learn about native plants, rain gardens, and sustainable architecture. Explore more ways to conserve our local resources through sustainable practices. Fee: $15 ($10 for SABOT members).
Design and implement landscapes that work! Learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems. A properly designed sustainable landscape is beautiful and eco-friendly, while saving resources and requiring minimal maintenance. SAWS Water Saver program offers many ideas and suggestions for growing a successful garden in our […]