This ongoing community stewardship program reclaims the phrase “litter bug” by engaging volunteers in hands-on conservation that directly benefits birds, native plants, and water quality. Held on the third Saturday of each month, community litter clean-ups at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center help prevent debris from entering wetlands, where it can harm wildlife, degrade habitat, and […]

Come join gardening enthusiasts for an awesome in-person event by SA Composting Project to exchange seeds and learn about saving seeds! Are you ready to ramp up your garden? Join us to learn about how to safely save your seeds while adding new ones to your collection. Attendees are encouraged (but not required) to bring […]

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 […]

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 […]

GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 sessions of learning. These 75 minute sessions will include choosing drought-resistant native plants, improving soil with compost to increase water retention, use of mulch to conserve moisture all as presented on the SAWS "Garden Style San Antonio" website. The focus […]

Are you wanting to garden with more Texas native plants? Haeley Giambalvo of NativeBackyards.com is sharing her Top 20 No-Fail Texas Native Plants for your San Antonio garden! She’ll help you make smart decisions by prioritizing plants that are easy to grow and look great. For each plant, Haeley will walk you through their sun […]

With the increasing weather extremes Texas is experiencing — ranging from heat wave to deep freeze and drought to flood — how should gardeners adapt? Drawing from the visionary landscapes in her new book, Gardens of Texas, Pam Penick shows how gardeners and designers across the Lone Star State are embracing change, shifting their plant […]

GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 session of learning. These 75 minute sessions will include choosing drought-resistant native plants, improving soil with compost to increase water retention, use of mulch to conserve moisture all as presented on SAWS "Garden Style San Antonio" website. The focus will […]

Enjoy a fun, family-friendly day filled with entertainment, vendor and food booths, eco-exhibits, giveaways, FREE trees, and much more! Earthwise Living Day is a free, educational family event that takes place rain or shine, at the Leon Community and Conference Center Events Complex, located at 6427 Evers Rd. Leon Valley, Texas. It is the longest […]

GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 session of learning. These 75 minute sessions will include choosing drought-resistant native plants, improving soil with compost to increase water retention, use of mulch to conserve moisture all as presented on SAWS "Garden Style San Antonio" website. The focus will […]

Breathe new life into your landscape with help from our experts at Spring Bloom on Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. to noon at SAWS Headquarters. SAWS Conservation staff and community experts in water and horticulture will be on hand to help you transform your yard from thirsty to thriving. Refresh your landscape with a variety […]