Cycles of flash floods and drought are hard for home gardens and the environment. Rainscapes can create gardens where plants thrive in changing weather. They also benefit wildlife and the local ecosystem with careful planning and plant placement. In this workshop, learn how to build functional rain gardens. Fee: $15 ($10 members). Registration ends when […]
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their gardening knowledge or skills. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from expert gardeners and fellow gardening enthusiasts, who will share their knowledge and tips on various gardening techniques. From choosing the right plants for your garden […]
An introduction to conservation and plant identification. During this class, we will discuss plant species in Texas and rare plants grown at the Garden. Learn about plant keys, morphology, and conservation efforts you can take in your backyard. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration ends when class is filled. Instructor: Zachary Ritchie, Conservation Technician, San Antonio […]
Get outside for Mitchell Lake Audubon Center's Fall Open House, enjoy free entry all day, and stop by the Dos Perros Coffee pop-up and grab artisan-roasted coffee! This local, micro-roast coffee company donates a monthly percentage of sales to local dog rescue groups. Does your dog need some time in nature too? Bring them along […]
Join Mitchell Lake Audubon Society for ways to learn how to keep the bird or nature enthusiast in your life happy while benefitting birds and their habitat with feeders and native plants. You will come away from this presentation with some sustainable gift ideas and ways to make your garden or space bird-friendly to brighten […]
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and should always brought to HHW Drop-Off Centers. (See San Antonio's Solid Waste Management calendar for upcoming monthly and quarterly drop-off events and locations.) Accepted materials at drop-offs include: auto fluids, batteries; cooking oil; E-waste; fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts; household […]
Join Green Spaces Alliance staff and Master Naturalists for a walk on the 1-mile out-and-back trail to see the bird blind, stock pond, pollinator meadow, and wildlife. As you hike, play a game of bingo with us to help you identify native plants that are suited to our area and can help you conserve water […]
Join Michael Eason, Associate Director of Conservation and Collections for this workshop where guests will learn about Flora of Coastal Texas, including intriguing common and rare native and adapted plants of the region. Come ready to learn curious tidbits on pollination biology, etymology, seed dispersal, and the biogeography of the plants of each ecoregion. The […]
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
In this workshop we will take a dive into low cost solutions that you can use to make your home more efficient to conserve water and energy resources. Efficiency is one of the easiest ways to conserve resources, save money, and become more sustainable. It is a first step, and is easily done with simple […]
Make a difference for the birds and join Mitchell Lake staff and other members of the community to help manage our garden 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. This is a great way […]
Get outside for Mitchell Lake's Holiday Open House and enjoy free entry all day! Bring your family and friends for a day of shopping, sipping, and celebrating nature -- this free event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season while supporting our feathered friends. Check in at the Visitor Center for a […]