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 […]
Join San Antonio Composting Project for an introduction to Eisinia foetida, commonly known as the red wiggler worm, and how to compost with worms. Composting is one of the best ways to reduce our own waste, produce new life for plants, drastically improve soil quality, increase moisture retention, and so much more. Closing the waste […]
Join Pam Peck, a seasoned Alamo Area Master Naturalist, for an inspiring workshop on the power of native plants and how they can help you save water in your landscape. Discover practical tips to plan your landscaping goals with a big vision while starting with small steps that make it manageable to create over time. […]
NOW is the perfect time to discover the many water- and money-saving resources available on the SAWS GardenStyleSA website! There is so much to explore--Kick back as Eco Centro staff navigate through the GardenStyleSA website to locate the WaterSaver coupon/rebate programs and the other numerous helpful and free resources. By the end of the workshop […]
The fall planting season is almost here – are YOU ready? Seeds and propagated plants need extra time to grow before they’re ready to go in the ground! Join the Green Spaces Alliance for the second installment of our two-part fall garden-planning series: “Seed Starting & Plant Propagation.” Participants will learn about two common ways […]
NOW is the perfect time to discover the many water- and money-saving resources available on the GardenStyleSA website! There is so much to explore--Kick back and let us navigate through GardenStyleSA website to locate the WaterSaver coupon/rebate programs and the other numerous helpful and free resources. By the end of the workshop you'll know exactly […]
Learn proper pruning techniques, so your drought tolerant & native perennials can bloom again in the fall in time for fall pollinators! Texas summers can make our gardens look dry and tired leaving gardeners wondering if their plants will recover. The great news is that with proper pruning techniques, drought tolerant and native perennials can […]
From below the soil surface to flying above our heads, beneficial insects have profound effects on our gardens. Join Molly Keck of Texas A&M Agrilife to learn about many of the underappreciated insect characters that benefit our landscape as recyclers and how you can partner with them for thriving landscapes!
Are you a gardener new to South Texas? Have you found planting practices that you have used successfully in other parts of the country are unsuccessful here? Is so, this 1-hour presentation is for you! We will examine the 3 biggest garden challenges we face in Bexar County and our top 5 recommendations for developing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]