Join Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas for this interactive online workshop to learn about drought in Texas, including how to plan, prepare, and respond to drought. Meet a few drought resistant plants and learn other practical ways to use water wisely in times of drought. This is a free event; suggested $5 donation.
Join us as we review all of the resources available on the SAWS GardenStyle Website. There is so much to explore! Kick back and let us do the navigation. By the end of the workshop you'll know exactly where to go and what to do when you're ready to start saving water, money, and plant […]
Join Green Spaces Alliance staff and Master Naturalists for a walk on the 1-mile out-and-back trail to see the bird blind, stock pond, pollinator meadow, and wildlife. As you hike, play a game of bingo with us to help you identify native plants that are suited to our area and can help you conserve water […]
Beat the heat with a bird-friendly iced coffee in Mitchell Lake’s Visitor Center! Learn how the coffee that we sell in our gift shop benefits birds and wildlife. While we sip, we’ll discuss some ways to make your own space more inviting for birds with native plants and water features.
New watering and drought rules may have you wondering how to water your garden. What options are there beyond irrigation systems, drip irrigation, and sprinklers? Join Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas to find out some different, potentially more efficient methods to water your gardens. Free; $5 donation suggested. All are welcome to attend this […]
Struggling with your shade garden? Not all shade is the same. Join Nancy Mills, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she defines the ‘shades’ of shade, shares design techniques, and talks about plants that thrive in the shade here in South Texas.
Learn native plant landscaping techniques by joining members of the community at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center as they work in the area around the Visitor Center. MLAC depends on amazing volunteers to help manage the habitat; tasks can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on […]
As part of Celebrate Water! at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, Master Gardeners, watch for Bill Swantner and Lynne Yee who will be onsite using a rain simulator to highlight the benefits of regularly adding organic matter and compost to soil. They will demonstrate that soil which has been amended with compost has more water […]
Cool off at the Garden with a celebration of water! Splash in No Name Creek, enjoy water play, learn where water goes, look for critters while pond dipping, paint with water colors, calculate your water footprint, learn about low water use landscape designs, and enjoy a free paleta and swag from SAWS while supplies last! […]
Join Green Spaces Alliance to learn how composting can help your garden use water more efficiently and help you conserve water. We will also discuss several methods of composting. Free; $5 suggested donation. Advance registration required. All are welcome to attend this online workshop.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their gardening skills. Gardening Essentials includes two presentations on the third Monday of every month. You'll have the opportunity to learn from expert gardeners and fellow gardening enthusiasts, who will share their knowledge and tips on various […]
This workshop will help you learn about ways to care for your soil in all types of landscapes. Take a walk down the organic fertilizer and amendment aisle with Eco Centro's knowledgeable team as they describe how to prepare and maintain healthy, viable hydrophilic soils for a vibrant garden. This well-developed workshop will help people […]