Discover the the wondrous lives of honeybees and their positive contribution to the environment! Join us for an exciting evening delving into the fascinating world of honeybees! Learn about their intricate social structures, their vital role in pollination with native plants, and how we can help protect these essential pollinators. Get up close and personal […]

Learn fun, hands-on, age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for learners in grades K-12. Project WILD & Aquatic WILD Please dress for indoor and outdoor learning. Bring a refillable water bottle and a sack lunch each day. Project WILD & Aquatic WILD are TEKS correlated and suitable for both formal and informal learning. Anyone who works […]

Explore the many sustainable practices at 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. Fee: $15 ($10 for SABOT members).

This short workshop will touch on all of the basics of Rainwater Harvesting, and questions to ask yourself. Rainwater harvesting has so many benefits, from happy plants to 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 […]

Join other members of the community to help us care for the habitat at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Help manage and restore the space through trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies—whatever the habitat needs most that day. This work is more than just upkeep—it’s about restoring balance. […]

Beat the heat with a bird-friendly iced coffee at Mitchell Lake’s Visitor Center! As we sip, learn how the coffee sold in the gift shop supports bird conservation and wildlife. We’ll also explore how you can create a more bird-friendly backyard by planting native plants and incorporating water-wise features that provide essential drinking and bathing […]

Taking a little time to research which plants to put into your latest landscape project will save you time, money, and disappointment. But where can you go to find the information you need? Join Candy Roach, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she shares some of the best resources, and how to use them, to find […]

On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see at least 30-50 different bird species with our expert guide. Travelling by both car and by foot to access as many areas as possible, this tour is best suited for the birder age 15+ as it can last […]

Join SAPL and the San Antonio Botanical Garden for a plant swap! Bring plants or plant cuttings to trade! Plants should be pest & disease free. No invasive plants. Seeds and other clean and in good condition plant supplies are also welcomed. Please label your plants if possible.

Join Conservation Educators with the San Antonio Botanical Garden on this guided tour to experience, Otherwild, featuring 10 Enchanted Trees throughout the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s 39 acres and a soaring SkyNet installation, Flora Borealis, above the Lucile Halsell Conservatory. This immersive exhibition celebrates color, connection, and the joy of shared experiences.   Fee: Included […]

Join us at Mitchell Lake after dark to celebrate National Moth Week! This worldwide community science event highlights the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance of moths. Often called nature's nighttime pollinators, moths play a vital role in pollinating native plants and serve as an important food source for many birds and other wildlife. Learn about […]

Open to public with free admission. Contributions to Dr. Tom Harris Memorial Scholarship Fund are encouraged. Doors open to public at 11:30. Lunch provided by GVST members. Session 1: Rene Gonzalez, Senior Resource Analyst of Water Resources of San Antonio Water System, will explain how drought is defined, current drought conditions and Impacts to the […]

Join Ashton Ellis at Gardopia Gardens to learn the best secrets to caring for your garden through the summer. He'll discuss ways to prep your soil for fall as well as the best things to plant in a Texas summer garden.   Tickets are donation based.

Community Access Coordinators and Conservation Educators will host an educational program all about gardening with Texas native plants. Activities will include making seed balls with Texas wildflower seeds, a pollinator matching game, and information about how planting Texas native wildflowers supports local ecosystems and saves water!

Come to Eco Centro for another delightful presentation by Gregg Eckhardt of San Antonio Water Systems, who will take you on an engaging exploration of the San Antonio River history. The San Antonio River is deeply embedded in the identity and culture of our city. This workshop details the economic, environmental, and cultural importance of […]

Community Access Coordinators and Conservation Educators will host an educational program all about gardening with Texas native plants. Activities will include making seed paper with Texas wildflower seeds, a pollinator matching game, and information about how planting Texas native wildflowers supports local ecosystems and saves water!

Join the staff of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center for an engaging presentation on the bird species that visit Mitchell Lake and South Texas. Learn what it means for San Antonio to be a Bird City and discover the stunning diversity of birds you can expect this fall and winter, while gaining valuable insights into how […]

Get outside in celebration of World Nature Conservation Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Participate in the conservation of our natural world, and take home native plant educational material to learn what plants would work best in your space to save water and attract beneficial pollinators.

Join us for a Bird Tour designed with beginning birders in mind. Traveling on foot, guides will walk you through bird identification and proper use of binoculars. This family-friendly program is best suited for ages 5+, and more experienced birders are always welcome too. Along the way, learn how native plants play a critical role […]

Experience an unforgettable sight! Bracken Cave is the summer home of more than 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis), making it the world’s largest bat colony and one of the largest concentrations of mammals on earth. Experience the emergence of these millions of bats, as they spiral out of the cave at dusk for their […]

Explore the beauty of the San Antonio River and its banks by taking a walk along the Museum Reach with San Antonio River Authority Staff. Join San Antonio River Authority Staff for an hour long walk along the Museum Reach streach of the San Antonio River. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the flora and […]

It may be toasty outside, but don't let the heat scare you - take inspiration from it instead! Summer is the perfect time to prep for cooler weather. Join Green Spaces Alliance for the first installment of our two-part fall garden planning series: "Heat & Drought Resistant Plants." Participants will discover some of San Antonio's […]

For NPSOT's July chapter meeting, Mike Quinn will present an in-depth unique perspective on the abundance, distribution and interactions of a wide range of Central Texas’ plants and animals. Mike, with his degrees in wildlife and entomology from Texas A&M, has been in and out of central Texas since 1978 and has studied the ornithology, […]

Is turf grass maintenance taking over your time and your water bill? Are you interested in supporting the native ecosystem in your own landscape? This class will walk you through different techniques for removing lawn grass, from sod removal to solarization, and explore native and water-saving plant options to replace it with so you can […]

Get outside in celebration of National Play Outside Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Stop by the Visitor Center to grab a Nature Scavenger Hunt or a Mitchell Lake Nature Walk Fact Sheet and explore their gardens and trails! Take home native plant educational material to learn what plants […]