The Parks & Recreation Department, Council District 5, The United Way, and Healthy Neighborhoods are working together to distribute shade and fruit trees to District 5 residents. This initiative connects […]
Bill Swantner is a Bexar County Master Gardener with extensive training and experience in plant propagation and starting plants from seed. Starting plants from seed allows you to grow a […]
Molly Keck is an Integrated Pest Management Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Bexar County with a Master’s degree in Entomology. With 20 years of experience with the […]
Join us for a hands-on food demo and plant giveaway celebrating the rich culinary traditions of Indigenous peoples in Texas. Participants will not only learn to prepare dishes that honor […]
Tackle food waste at home -- maybe even start your own composting project(s)! Come learn about various types of composting and how each method can be utilized to tackle food […]
Gardening is one of the most exciting and rewarding lifestyle changes one can implement. But where do you start? There is so much to know and learn. For this in-person […]
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 […]
Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the 2025 March Plant Sale. Each participant must register for a 30-minute slot to shop for plants. […]
Hardscape refers the “hard” surfaces of your landscape such as sidewalks, patios, decks, and pathways, which play a key role in water conservation by reducing runoff and managing rainwater. In […]
San Antonio is a great place to garden for wildlife. From birds to bees and butterflies, the Alamo City has it all. But did you know that gardens also play […]
The 30th Annual Basura Bash takes place on Saturday, March 9, 2025 (rescheduled from February 22 due to weather.) Basura Bash is the largest river cleanup in Texas: a one-day, […]
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 […]