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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Landscape designer Luke Hoy presents how to grow confidence and understanding of the garden design process. In this presentation and hands-on workshop, participants can discover how to translate inspiration into a design plan by combining design visualization skill building and horticultural recommendations. Come ready to explore personal inspirations and to make them into a garden […]
Humans have been harvesting and saving seeds for millennia. How can modern gardeners continue the practice today, and why is it an important component of a sustainable home or community garden? Join Green Spaces Alliance to learn about seed saving, from its historic roots to its increasing relevance in the modern era. Guests will be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]