Explore the many sustainable practices in the 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 SABOT members.) Advance registration required.
Join Master Naturalists for a walk on the 1-mile out-and-back trail to see the rescue bee hives, bird blind, stock pond, pollinator meadow, and wildlife, all while we share with you why Green Spaces Alliance conserves land. Each month brings something new to see! Guided trail tour will begin shortly after 9:00am. Bring your friends […]
Think roses are hard to grow? Think again! Join Candy Roach, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she shares what makes a rose an Earth-Kind rose and why you should consider adding them to your garden. She will cover their planting and care needs plus introduce you to a wide array of beautiful roses that are […]
Composting is one of the best ways to reduce our waste, drastically improve soil quality, increase moisture retention, and 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 done at home and how to decide […]
This workshop is a beginners guide to do-it-yourself rainwater harvesting, from putting up a gutter system to collection techniques, water distribution, and more. Harvesting your own collected rainwater conserves drinking water is a nitrate-rich source of water for plants. Fee: $10. Advance registration required.
Get your landscape ready for a Texas summer The weather has been wild in San Antonio! Learn how to “Garden Like a Texan” and make your landscape more resilient to drought and freezes at Spring Bloom on Saturday, March 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SAWS Headquarters. Arrive early! The first 1,000 adult […]
Looking to convert grass to a landscape bed? Learn the step by step the process of soil solarization so that you may experience a successful venture. Soil solarization is a simple, nonchemical and inexpensive way to use the sun's energy to prepare a garden for planting. Solarization involves watering a patch of soil, covering it […]
Learn about creating beautiful landscapes while using native and drought-tolerant plants and less water. Go Gardening's mission is to help people conserve water in the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers by teaching homeowners how to convert turfgrass areas to low-to-no water use landscapes featuring native plants. Go Gardening premieres online on the first Friday of each […]
Explore many sustainable gardening practices in 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. $15 ($10 SABOT members.) Advance registration required.
San Antonio Water System ensures our beautiful city always has a safe, reliable and quality supply of water at every turn of the tap. YOU play a huge role in how our city manages water resources successfully. On an unforgettable Rain to Drain tour, you can join the SAWS Education Team to learn more about […]