Join us at this year’s Solar Fest! This free, fun, family-friendly festival is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with the community. Enjoy a variety of activities and engaging experiences, including learning how to save energy and water, exploring solar power, discovering Electric Vehicles, and staying informed about our city’s local resiliency efforts. Don't miss out […]
In this hands-on workshop, we'll dive into the fascinating world of monarchs, exploring their migration patterns, lifecycle, and the critical relationship they have with milkweed. Join us to hear about some of the challenges that monarchs face and learn conservation actions to use in your space to ensure a brighter future for monarchs. Advanced registration […]
The San Antonio River Authority is excited to host the 2024 Fall Festival at Helton Nature Park! This free community event will celebrate fall with free activities to include hayrides, animal shows, a smore station, live music and more! Food trucks and shopping vendors will be onsite.
Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the 2024 October Plant Sale. Each participant must register for a 30-minute slot to shop for plants. The reservation fee is non-refundable but will be applied toward plant purchases at the sale. Plants will be continuously restocked throughout the two-day sale, based […]
Two local authors will share their personal journeys of interest in butterflies that grew into research quests and sharing what they discovered along with the methods of utilizing native plants and methods to reduce utilization of natural resources including water conservation. Merry Langlinais will share her photographs and observations of butterflies and native plants together; […]
Visit the San Antonio Chapter Native Plant Society of Texas for an insightful exploration of Northside Independent School District's innovative approach to ecological restoration through the use of native plants. This session will delve into the district's ambitious restoration projects aimed at enhancing local biodiversity, improving soil health, and fostering environmental stewardship with NSID students […]
An enchanting evening of nature and art at the Cochineala Nature and Art Series. The event is FREE and open to the public. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
Texas weather is tough on lawns. Dig in and learn how to redesign a home lawn and landscape. Make it ready for the heat of summer and water restrictions. Fee: $17 ($12 for SABOT members). Registration ends when class fills. Instructor: John Hamilton, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden
Celebrate Día del Árbol: Texas Arbor Day Celebration at Mission Marquee Plaza (3100 Roosevelt Ave) on Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. - noon. This free event celebrates San Antonio’s urban forest with interactive demonstrations, crafts, shows, nature activities, and tree care resources and info. Over 1,000 1-gallon trees will be given away while supplies […]
Get ready for an unforgettable NatureFest, presented by Green Spaces Alliance! This family-friendly event promises an array of activities including kids' activities, yoga sessions, food trucks, local art, a conservation fair, a family hiking challenge, and much more! With something for everyone, NatureFest aims to foster a deeper connection with nature and the community. Admission […]
Join Eco Centro at Northeast Lakeview College (Comal Learning Resource Center, Rm. 211) for a fun, educational event focused on sustainability and conservation of resources. Learn about the importance of recycling, reducing waste, and other ways to protect our environment. Hear from experts from the City of San Antonio's ReWorks Program and participate in hands-on […]
Composting is one of the best ways to reduce our own waste, produce new life for plants, drastically improve soil quality, increase moisture retention, and so much more. Closing the waste loop is critical to becoming more sustainable, and it is super easy to do! Participants will learn about various composting methods that can be […]