Brad Wier of SAWS Conservation introduces the new edition of the SAWS Landscape Care Guide, providing a simple inspirational guide for transforming the home landscape with drought-resilient plants and common-sense seasonal maintenance tips to keep them looking their best. Brad is a planner in the SAWS Conservation Department and a frequent contributor to GardenStyleSanAntonio. Event co-sponsors […]

Save water and save money by learning how to create a rain garden packed with native plants to help your yard thrive. Lee Marlowe of San Antonio River Authority with discuss how to create your very own rain garden using native plants that reduce landscape watering (and your water bill), manage stormwater, and support local […]

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).

Jaci Randel, Executive Director of Bexar Branches Alliance, equips homeowners with essential knowledge to care for their trees through proper pruning and structural support. Participants will learn how to identify dead, damaged, or hazardous branches, make correct pruning cuts, and avoid practices that can harm tree health. The session also introduces the basics of cabling […]

Inspired by International Mud Day, explore the Garden while learning what is so special about soil and mud through hands-on activities, including a giant mud slide and clay demos! Families are invited to get dirty in the Garden while enjoying concessions and live music. Celebrate Soil and Mud is one of the Garden’s family–friendly events […]

Learn the basics of trail building while helping improve the Mail Trail! Volunteers will help widen the first 0.05 miles of the trail to improve accessibility for everyone. Together, we’ll clear brush and vegetation with intention, then mulch the trail to create the first layer of a flat trail surface. Participants of this workshop will […]

Are you ready to scale up from a rain barrel, or want to start harvesting large amounts of rainwater for your home, garden, or both? 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 us to learn more about […]

San Antonio is famous for its hot, dry summers. How can you plant a garden that thrives even in challenging conditions? Meet the seasonal stars of summer in this hands-on workshop at Woodlawn Lake Centennial Garden! Participants will explore summer color in the garden with a fun scavenger hunt. Then, learn how to care for […]

Celebrate Pride Month with at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Enjoy free admission all day and discover how native plants create essential habitat for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Take home educational materials to learn which native plants will thrive in your space, attract more birds, and help conserve water by thriving in our local climate […]

: Join us for a beginner-friendly bird hike created for the LGBTQIA+ community, their families, and allies. As part of the nationwide Let's Go Birding Together initiative, this welcoming walk is designed to connect people with nature, birds, and one another in an inclusive outdoor space. Along the way, explore the native plant gardens that provide […]

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: Norma Jean Moore Centennial Garden at Woodlawn Lake is an urban land renewal initiative. Through community stewardship and in collaboration with the Department of Parks and […]

It can be difficult to visualize what a yard with less turf and more native plants might look like, or how to design a space that still feels welcoming, functional, and beautiful. To help bridge that gap, join Hill Country Alliance for a free informational webinar on the new landscape templates available online, offering simple, […]