Shade and ornamental trees are the most valuable plants in your landscape and live the longest. Getting them off to a good start and caring for them properly will extend their lives and provide your landscape with trees that are both functional and beautiful. Master Gardener, Lynn Cox will explain how to care for trees […]
Rainwater harvesting has many benefits, from happy plants to, potentially, money in your wallet. With so many things to consider, it can be hard to know where or how to start. This short workshop will touch on all of the basics of Rainwater Harvesting, and questions to ask yourself. This online workshop is good for […]
Get outside in celebration of Black Birders Week and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Take home native plant educational material to learn what plants would work best to attract birds to your space. This is the perfect opportunity to come visit Mitchell Lake if you've never been here and learn […]
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 […]
Inspired by International Mud Day, explore the Garden while learning what is so special about soil and mud through hands-on activities! Celebrate Soil and Mud is one of the Garden’s family-friendly events that offers guests a chance to explore a botanical theme at activity stations with Garden educators! Fee: Included with Garden admission and membership.
Are you ready to start harvesting large amounts of rainwater for your home, garden, or both? Rainwater harvesting can reduce storm water runoff, lower your water bill and 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 […]
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and should always brought to HHW Drop-Off Centers. For monthly and quarterly drop-off events and locations, see https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/SWMD/HHW. Accepted materials at drop-offs include: auto fluids, batteries; cooking oil; E-waste; fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts; household cleaners and solvents, lacquer, and shellac; furniture […]
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.
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 […]
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and should always brought to HHW Drop-Off Centers. For monthly and quarterly drop-off events and locations, see https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/SWMD/HHW. Accepted materials at drop-offs include: auto fluids, batteries; cooking oil; E-waste; fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts; household cleaners and solvents, lacquer, and shellac; furniture […]
Gardeners from throughout South Texas come together at San Antonio's annual Festival of Flowers to check out visiting nurseries, garden centers, growers, experts, artisans and designers. Shop for plants, gardening products and services. Check out the seminar schedule to see the variety of landscape topics, along with a round table discussion about organic gardening. The plant exchange […]
Taking a little time to research which plants to use in your landscape will save you time, money, and disappointment. But where do you go to find the information you need? Join Liana Benavides, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she shares some of the best resources, and how to use them, to find plants that […]
Taking a little time to research which plants to use in your landscape will save you time, money, and disappointment. But where do you go to find the information you need? Join Marybeth Parsons, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she shares some of the best resources, and how to use them, to find plants that […]
The SAWS WaterSaver Landscape program offers many ideas and suggestions for growing a successful garden in our South Texas climate. We will help you learn valuable principles and steps to growing gardens and landscapes that function sustainably with local ecosystems. Using appropriate native, water-saving plants will assist you to create your beautiful and eco-friendly garden, […]
Earth-Kind Landscaping uses research-proven techniques to provide for a beautiful and resilient landscape while preserving and protecting the environment. Anna Vogler, Bexar County Master Gardener, will share these principles and explain about our region’s unique climate and how it affects gardening as well as how to implement the methods in an individual landscape.
The 12-month planning process for Arboretum San Antonio is now underway, and the most important aspect is listening to the community's input. Stop by the Pica Pica Plaza on Saturday, June 15 for a chance to meet informally with Arboretum planners and neighbors, access initial planning surveys, and more!
Are your garden tools rusty, dull, or just plain dirty? Join Green Spaces Alliance to learn how to restore tools to excellent condition and how to maintain them in a few easy steps. Bring a tool that needs some TLC - we'll help you clean it! This workshop will take place inside the High Country […]
If you are looking for tips and tricks on how to attract birds and other pollinators to your landscape, join Mitchell Lake Audubon staff as they teach you about the different shelter, water features, and native plants you can incorporate into your space. This workshop will include specific examples of each and will also discuss […]
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their gardening skills. Gardening Essentials includes two presentations on the third Monday of every month. You'll have the opportunity to learn from expert gardeners and fellow gardening enthusiasts, who will share their knowledge and tips on various […]
Permaculture is a philosophy that incorporates intentionally working with the natural world when developing your landscape . Each element -land, plants, water - is utilized by following nature's lead. In this class you will learn about permaculture principles that guide such practices (including water conservation, native plants, geography, climate), some permaculture lingo and basic methods […]
Seed saving is an easy practice that every gardener can do! Join Green Spaces Alliance to learn what seed saving is, why it's important, and how you can start saving seeds from your own garden. All participants will be invited to take part in hands-on demonstrations where you will get to harvest seeds of your […]
Help us celebrate National Pollinator Week by stopping by between 10-12 to learn about the benefits that our local pollinators provide and how native plants help them thrive. Make your own pollinator watering station. Take home native plant educational material to learn what plants would work best to attract pollinators to your space. Free. Advance […]
Texas is losing open space at the alarming rate of 20 football fields per hour. Wells and springs are running dry, treetops turn to rooftops in the blink of an eye, and nature seems farther and farther away. Great Springs Project is addressing these challenges posed by rapid urban development by creating a national park-sized […]
Cycles of flash floods and drought are hard for home gardens and the environment. Rainscapes can create gardens where plants thrive in changing weather. They also benefit wildlife and the local ecosystem with careful planning and plant placement. In this workshop, learn how to build functional rain gardens. Fee: $15 ($10 members.) Advance registration required.
Join Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas for this interactive online workshop to learn about drought in Texas, including how to plan, prepare, and respond to drought. Meet a few drought resistant plants and learn other practical ways to use water wisely in times of drought. This is a free event; suggested $5 donation.
Join us as we review all of the resources available on the SAWS GardenStyle Website. There is so much to explore! Kick back and let us do the navigation. By the end of the workshop you'll know exactly where to go and what to do when you're ready to start saving water, money, and plant […]
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 in Hardberger Park on Saturday, July 6 for a chance to meet Arboretum planners and neighbors, access initial planning surveys, and more!
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.