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 […]