"Bringing the Natural World Home Using Native Plants: A Personal Journey" Educator and naturalist Craig Hensley has long been an advocate for converting residential biological deserts to natural habitats. In 2018, he and his wife, Master Naturalist Terry Lashley, began a quest to convert most of their yard in Boerne to native plants with the […]
Bexar County Master Gardener Candy Roach will present on the proper techniques to propagate specific plants. Candy will recommend which plants are easiest to propagate along with the various methods to use for different plant types. Most of the plants that Nancy uses are native or adapted plants, and she will explain why these plants […]
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 […]
Get outside in celebration of World Nature Conservation Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Participate in the conservation of our natural world, and take home native plant educational material to learn what plants would work best to attract birds and pollinators to your space.
"Sueños of San Pedro Springs Park," is a special celebration dedicated to the dreams and future of our beloved park. The event will take place on July 27 from 9 AM to 12 PM at San Pedro Springs Park. This celebration aims to bring together the community to engage in activities that highlight the park's […]
Roses are red, violets are blue, do those thorny beauties mystify you? Green Spaces Alliance is ready to talk roses! Join us as we go over fundamentals of growing and maintaining roses in San Antonio. What care is needed, what can you expect, and which varieties are best for our local climate? Join us to […]
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 should be beautiful and eco-friendly, while saving resources and requiring minimal maintenance. Keep water on your property, reduce localized flooding, manage stormwater flows, design for conservation and […]
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 […]
Beat the heat with a bird-friendly iced coffee in Mitchell Lake’s Visitor Center! Learn how the coffee that we sell in our gift shop benefits birds and wildlife. While we sip, we’ll discuss some ways to make your own space more inviting for birds with native plants and water features.
Texas summers can make our gardens look dry and tired, leaving gardeners wondering if their plants will recover. The great news is that with proper pruning techniques, drought tolerant and native perennials can bloom again in the fall just in time for fall pollinators! Care and safe use of pruners and hand tools will be […]
Learn native plant landscaping techniques by joining members of the community at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center as they work in the area around the Visitor Center. MLAC depends on amazing volunteers to help manage the habitat; tasks can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on […]
The 12-month planning process for Arboretum San Antonio is now underway, and the most important aspect is listening to the community's input. Visit the informal pop-up at Woodlawn Lake on Saturday, August 10 for a chance to meet Arboretum planners and neighbors, access initial planning surveys, and more!