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Healthy Trees and Certified Arborist Prep Course

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

This 32-hour course has four sessions. It is designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certification exam. This course is also ideal for nonprofessionals who want to stay safe while caring for trees. The course covers tree biology, installation, nutrition, and fertilization. It also covers plant disorders, diseases, and worker safety. Participants receive a […]

$350
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The Rain to Drain Experience

SAWS Headquarters 2800 U.S. Hwy 281 North, San Antonio, United States

SAWS ensures our beautiful city always has a safe, reliable and quality supply of water at every turn of the tap. YOU play a huge role in how our city manages water resources successfully. We are excited to share more about the sources of our drinking water and where it goes "after the flush." Please […]

Free
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Good Earth Festival

Northern Hills United Methodist Church 3703 N Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, Texas, United States

The Beatitudes Prayer Walk Committee, San Antonio River Authority, Native Plant Society SA, Garden Volunteers of South Texas, and others will host a day of workshops, tours, and presentations including: SA River Authority interactive watershed demo; Electric Vehicle demos, native seed bombs; native plant giveaways, a plant based food demo, and other events. A free […]

Free
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Texas Native Grass Walk

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On this walk through the San Antonio Botanical Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail, you will learn the many benefits of planting native grasses in your home garden to conserve water and boost biodiversity. Fee: Free with SABOT membership […]

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Gardening for Texas Fireflies: Glowing, Glowing, Gone

Mission Library 3134 Roosevelt Avenue, San Antonio, TX, United States

Of the thousands of firefly species found worldwide, more than 200 reside in North America. But did you know that firefly populations are in decline? Here’s the good news: you can help support healthy firefly habitat! Green Spaces Alliance is joined by firefly expert Ben Pfeiffer (founder, Firefly Conservation & Research) for an engaging workshop […]

Free

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Propagation of Native Herbaceous Plants

Eco Centro 1802 North Main Avenue, San Antonio, United States

Join Eco Centro for the newest addition to our propagation series, presented by Rose Flores, Eco Centro Director. This workshop will dive into the anatomy and physiology of native herbaceous plants and what steps and materials you will need to propagate them. Springtime is the perfect time of year to start thinking about adding to […]

$10
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Beehind the Scenes: Exploring the Lives of Honeybees

Eco Centro 1802 North Main Avenue, San Antonio, United States

Discover the the wondrous lives of honeybees and their positive contribution to the environment! Join us for an exciting evening 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. Get up close and personal […]

Free
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Household Hazardous Waste Monthly Drop-Off

Bitters Bulky Waste Collection Center 1800 Wurzbach Pkwy, San Antonio, United States

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and should always brought to HHW Drop-Off Centers. (See San Antonio's Solid Waste Management calendar for upcoming monthly and quarterly drop-off events and locations.) Accepted materials at drop-offs include: auto fluids, batteries; cooking oil; E-waste; fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts; household […]

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Guided Tour: Sustainable Gardening

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Explore many sustainable gardening practices in 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. $15 ($10 SABOT members.) Registration open until tour fills.

$15
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DIY Landscape Design for SA Botanical Garden

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Whether you are designing a home landscape from scratch or reimagining an existing landscape, having a design plan can help you end up with a pleasing result while saving you time and money. In this workshop, Lynn Cox and Anna Vogler, Bexar County Master Gardeners, will provide you with the basics of landscape design as […]

A colorful mixed border of flowers adjacent to a green turf lawn

DIY Landscape Design

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Whether you are designing a home landscape from scratch or reimagining an existing landscape, having a design plan can help you end up with a pleasing result while saving you time and money. In this workshop, Bexar County Master Gardeners will provide you with the basics of landscape design as well as techniques to help […]