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 […]
Think roses are hard to grow? Think again! Join Bexar County Master Gardener Candy Roach 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 […]
Hardy, native, wildlife-friendly, beautiful! These are just some of the traits that have gardeners wild about wildflowers! Join Bexar County Master Gardener Kathy Breniman as she shares tips and techniques that will help you establish your own wildly wonderful wildflower garden.
Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment and learn how to grow these resilient plants in your home garden. Free with SABOT membership or Garden admission.
Eco Bites is A Sustainability Lunch-n-Learn Series offering free monthly luncheon seminars and workshops on environmental sustainability topics to educate and empower local community members. Today's outreach, "Eco Bites: Water Conservation in San Antonio," will provide tangible action items/tools to mitigate climate change by making smart, sustainable lifestyle choices regarding water conservation at home and in […]
Turn water scarcity into water abundance. Rainwater harvesting can reduce stormwater runoff, lower your water bill and help keep your landscape green all year long. Join us to learn more about medium to large scale rainwater harvesting for residential and commercial applications. We’ll cover water catchment basics, tanks, filtration, pumps, codes, water budgeting, potential catchment […]
Join Molly Keck to discover the wonders of butterflies. Explore how to identify common butterflies that glide throughout Texas. And learn about larval and host plants and how to entice butterflies to home gardens. Before or after taking this class, participants are welcome to enjoy the Huntopia exhibition. Fee: $15 ($10 SABOT members). Registration is […]
Get outside in celebration of fall migration and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Explore the gardens and trails and take home native plant educational material to learn which WaterSaver plants can work best to attract birds and pollinators to your space.
Fall is the perfect time for working in the vegetable garden or preparing for spring wildflowers! Taste something delicious and fresh in the Outdoor Teaching Kitchen and stop by activity tables featuring leaf pile jumping, water conservation, amazing Texas native trees, and planting activities! Fee: Adults $22, children 3-13 $15, SABOT members free.
Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the 2024 September 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 […]
Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the 2024 September 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 […]
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 […]