Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator. Fee: Free with admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13) and/or SABOT Garden membership.
Join Mitchell Lake Audubon Society for ways to learn how to keep the bird or nature enthusiast in your life happy while benefitting birds and their habitat with feeders and native plants. You will come away from this presentation with some sustainable gift ideas and ways to make your garden or space bird-friendly to brighten […]
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and should always brought to HHW Drop-Off Centers. (See San Antonio's Solid Waste Management calendar for upcoming monthly and quarterly drop-off events and locations.) Accepted materials at drop-offs include: auto fluids, batteries; cooking oil; E-waste; fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts; household […]
Join Michael Eason, Associate Director of Conservation and Collections for this workshop where guests will learn about Flora of Coastal Texas, including intriguing common and rare native and adapted plants of the region. Come ready to learn curious tidbits on pollination biology, etymology, seed dispersal, and the biogeography of the plants of each ecoregion. The […]
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 […]
People and cultures have used native plants for food, medicine, and shelter over time. Explore the diverse connections people have had, and will continue to have, with native Texas plants. Fee: Free with admission and Garden membership. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden
In this workshop we will take a dive into low cost solutions that you can use to make your home more efficient to conserve water and energy resources. 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 […]
Make a difference for the birds and join Mitchell Lake staff and other members of the community to help manage our garden habitat! This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies, depending on the tasks of the day. All training provided. This is a great way […]
Get outside for Mitchell Lake's Holiday Open House and enjoy free entry all day! Bring your family and friends for a day of shopping, sipping, and celebrating nature -- this free event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season while supporting our feathered friends. Check in at the Visitor Center for a […]
Make a difference for the birds and join Mitchell Lake staff and other members of the community to help manage our garden habitat! This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies, depending on the tasks of the day. All training provided. This is a great way […]
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 […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator. Fee: Free with admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13) and/or SABOT Garden membership.
Celebrate the New Year in Nature! Free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center.