Open to the public! San Antonio Exotic Plant Collective's plant swap and sale is a community-building event. Be ready to spend your evening meeting and talking to a growing community of exotic plant enthusiasts. Bring your plants and cuttings to trade at our swap table. Local Growers and plant vendors will line the event hall, […]
Gardening in Bexar County often means identifying, understanding, amending, and protecting our soil that can range from beach sand to a thick “gumbo” clay soil. Poor soil can be amended to maximizes water usage while minimizing fertilizer & pesticide usage. However, even the richest soil needs protection from the brutal sun, oppressive heat, and wind. […]
Join the Native Plant Society of Texas for a discussion about the stresses on the urban forest in San Antonio with Bexar Branches Alliance President Michael Nentwich. Is it the extreme heat during the summer, the extended heat waves, the severe cold events, the extended drought, or all of it? Once we can identify and […]
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. Fee: Free with membership or San Antonio Botanical Garden admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13.)
Did you know 35% of San Antonio’s Community greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation? Expand your understanding of the role of electric vehicles (not just electric cars!) in San Antonio at this Eco Bites Lunch-n-Learn on Electric Vehicles in SA. Tamarra Callahan of the City of San Antonio's EV-SA Department will present facts on electric […]
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.
Get outside for World Wetlands Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Take home native pollinator plant educational material to learn what plants would work best in your space.
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. Fee: Free with membership or San Antonio Botanical Garden admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13.)
February is a great time to start germinating seeds and splitting plants. But how can you grow things successfully from seed, and which plants can be readily propagated? Join Green Spaces Alliance for a one-hour workshop to learn how you can start prepping your spring plantings now. Guests will learn about the basic science behind […]
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.
Our region’s unique climate and soil poses numerous challenges for home gardeners. Earth-Kind Landscaping techniques use research-proven practices to overcome these challenges. In this Bexar County Master Gardener landscape workshop, Lynn Cox will share methods to provide for a beautiful and resilient home landscape while preserving and protecting the environment. This session will take place […]
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 […]
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 […]
What can compost do for your garden? How do you know what to compost? What does the composting process look like? Get answers to these questions and more at this upcoming workshop! Local expert Matthew Chandler will teach guests about the composting process and its benefits using Beacon Hill Community Garden's newly built composting bays.
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, Marybeth Parsons will explain how to care for trees […]
Join Nathan Riggs and Chad Cosper from San Antonio Water System for a CEU-eligible class detailing new water conservation rules and regulations for the SAWS service area, including irrigation plan review. Starting January 1, 2025, SAWS requires all locations installing new irrigation systems to submit irrigation design plans for review and approval. This will primarily […]
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. Fee: Free with membership or San Antonio Botanical Garden admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13.)
Turn water scarcity into water abundance. Rainwater harvesting can reduce stormwater runoff, lower your water bill and keep your landscape green all year long. Join Eco Centro 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 […]
Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time. Since then, more than 100,000 people of all ages and walks of life have joined the four-day count each […]
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.
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.
Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time. Since then, more than 100,000 people of all ages and walks of life have joined the four-day count each […]
Trees and Torque will feature sustainable transportation options, showcase local organizations dedicated to climate resiliency and environmental education, and engage the community with educational exhibits, cultural performances and a tree adoption program. This vital event will focus on the significant issue of air pollution, including ozone and particulate matter (PM2.5), and highlight trees’ critical role […]
Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time. Since then, more than 100,000 people of all ages and walks of life have joined the four-day count each […]
Robin Norton of Rainbow Gardens will hold two workshops relating to "Accessible Gardening". 1: Join us for an informative class designed to explore a variety of gardening solutions that make growing plants and cultivating green spaces accessible to individuals of all ages and abilities. Whether you are a gardener using a wheelchair, someone with limited […]
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. Fee: Free with membership or San Antonio Botanical Garden admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13.)
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.
In this fun and engaging workshop, participants will explore the principles of Permaculture, designed specifically for the Texas climate. Learn how to design resilient, sustainable gardens that thrive in the Lone Star State’s unique conditions, using water-saving techniques, drought-resistant plants, and natural pest control. Plus, enjoy a Texas-inspired food demo showcasing local, seasonal ingredients from […]
Solve all your projects in one place in one weekend at the 38th Annual San Antonio Fall Home + Garden Show! This is the show you know – featuring thousands of square feet of exhibits. You’ll find the products and services for your home and landscape: builders, remodelers, contractors, building materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment […]
Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On this walk through the San Antonio Botanical Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail, you will learn the many benefits of planting native grasses in your home garden to conserve water and boost biodiversity. Fee: Free with SABOT membership […]
Learn how to grow new plants and help conserve Texas native plant species with the Native Plant Society of Texas through this two-hour propagation class! We’ll start by discussing the different ways plants can be propagated, then dive into a hands-on session using Texas native plants you can take home to grow. Promoting the use […]
Solve all your projects in one place in one weekend at the 38th Annual San Antonio Fall Home + Garden Show! This is the show you know – featuring thousands of square feet of exhibits. You’ll find the products and services for your home and landscape: builders, remodelers, contractors, building materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment […]
Solve all your projects in one place in one weekend at the 38th Annual San Antonio Fall Home + Garden Show! This is the show you know – featuring thousands of square feet of exhibits. You’ll find the products and services for your home and landscape: builders, remodelers, contractors, building materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment […]
After a Saturday morning of making a difference at the 30th annual Basura Bash, keep the momentum going with a Sunday of celebration, community, and impact! 🗓 Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 📍 Locations: ✨ Community Fair – 12 PM - 3 PM | Cypress Pavilion, Brackenridge Park 🎶 Enjoy local vendors, nonprofit partners, food, […]
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. Fee: Free with membership or San Antonio Botanical Garden admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13.)
Grassland restoration is at the heart of Audubon’s mission to protect and sustain vital ecosystems, and Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is proud to play a key role in this effort. In this presentation, Corina Solis, Land and Conservation Coordinator, will explore the grassland restoration projects underway at Mitchell Lake, including implementation of prescribed burns to […]
Are you ready to transform your lawn and conserve water? This session is designed for beginners who want to learn how to navigate the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) Water Saver Program and create a thoughtful plan for their new garden of native plants. In this hands-on workshop, you'll receive an introduction to the various […]
This 32-hour course has four sessions. It is designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certification exam. This course is also ideal for nonprofessionals who want to stay safe while caring for trees. The course covers tree biology, installation, nutrition, and fertilization. It also covers plant disorders, diseases, and worker safety. Participants receive a […]
Join David as he shares a wealth of knowledge on growing resilient lawns that can face the gardening challenges of Bexar County and the surrounding area. He will focus on watering techniques with conservation in mind, appropriate fertilization, weed and insect control methods, mowing, and other best practices for lawn care.
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.
Earthwise Living Day is the longest-running environmental event in Bexar County, filled with eco-friendly fun and education on Saturday, March 1 from 9am - 1pm at the Leon Valley Community Center Events grounds. Get ready for a day filled with eco-friendly fun and education. Plus, don't miss your chance to drop off wine corks, textiles, […]
Spring planting time is almost here! Come learn how to have a successful garden at the 2025 South Texas Gardening Expo and enjoy FREE community classes on topics including drip irrigation, rain barrels, fruit for SA, composting, vermiculture, container gardening, beekeeping, canning, herbs, raised beds, tool sharpening, seed starting and more.
Master Gardener, Lou Kellogg will use a powerpoint presentation to educate attendees about the benefits to capturing rainwater for use in the home garden or landscape. Lou gives a brief history on rainwater catchment and explains the different types of rain barrels that are available for a homeowner. Lou explains how to convert a barrel […]