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 […]
Celebrate the beauty of fall by creating a vibrant, water-wise garden filled with native plants perfectly suited to our region! Drake White, Owner of the Nectar Bar, will share the many benefits of native plant species—from saving water and money to nurturing a healthy, thriving landscape—and spotlight wonderful native plants that flourish when planted in […]
Discover how to enhance your landscape with beautiful, sustainable ornamental shrubs native to Texas, saving water, time and frustration! Visit Eco Centro on November 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Central Time) for an engaging in-person event, presented by Danie Aldana, Bexar County Master Naturalist, focused on Texas native ornamental shrubs. Discover how to enhance your […]
Are you ready to help save Texas fireflies? Ben Pfeiffer of Firefly Conservation & Research will explore the enchanting fireflies of Texas! Join Eco Centro for an inspiring presentation with Ben Pfeiffer on the types of fireflies (Lampyridae) found in Texas and across the US, including a captivating exploration of Texas' enchanting fireflies, where you'll […]
Join Eco Centro for their second year of Thankful Tables. This workshop provides the basics of floral design for the dinner table arrangements while using our locally grown flowers. The focus will be using Texas native plants to make beautiful creations! Every participant will create and take home a beautiful arrangement for their own Thankful […]
Join Eco Centro for a Green Santa Sustainable Holiday Market aimed at inspiring our community to embrace sustainable practices this holiday season! Take this opportunity to explore a wide range of vendors offering minimal waste gifts and decorations, participate in interactive workshops, and visit with environmental organizations offering informative presentations on everyday sustainable practices. Let’s […]
Discover the the extraordinary lives of honeybees and their positive contribution to the environment! Join Eco Centro for an exciting in-person event 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. And even get […]
This 1-hour presentation 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 […]
Presented by Jaci Randel, Executive Director of Bexar Branches Alliance and local certified arborists Join Bexar Branches Alliance and Eco Centro for an insightful in-person event focused on understanding the challenges trees face in San Antonio region. Proper tree care and water management contribute to tree health and water conservation in the San Antonio region. […]
Join Eco Centro for an informative and hands-on event focused on winter tree pruning. This session is designed specifically for homeowners who want to learn the best techniques to care for their trees during the winter season. Winter brings a chance to assess and perform some pruning on our trees around the yard. Learn to […]
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 […]