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 […]
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!
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 […]
Learn how to create a pollinator patch or pocket prairie that can help local native flora and fauna while conserving water. Join avid native plant gardener and restoration ecologist Lee Marlowe as she teaches the basics for planning, designing, installing, and maintaining a little patch of pollinator paradise. Fee: $15 ($13.50 SABOT members). Advance registration required.
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: $5. Advance registration required.
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 […]
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 Community Room on Monday, August 19 for an informational presentation from Arboretum planners and a chance to provide input.
Efficiency is one of the easiest ways to conserve resources, save money, and become more sustainable. It is a first step, and is easily done with simple maintenance to things already existing in your home. Come learn about ways to improve the efficiency in your home. From water to energy, irrigation to insulation, we break […]
This is a basic introduction to water conservation in the home landscape. Bexar County Master Gardener, Lynn Cox, will explain how much to water trees, shrubs, plants, and turf, as well as the proper and most water efficient methods to applying water. Lynn will demonstrate how to test the soil moisture using a long shafted […]