Join us for an exciting and informative Seed Saving Seminar with Kay Brouillette, author of Seed Saving Simplified. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, this seminar will equip you with the knowledge to harvest, store, and preserve seeds for a thriving, sustainable garden—season after season! Kay will share foolproof techniques for seed collection, […]

Learn how to use your leaves, grass clippings and vegetable scraps to strengthen the soil in your garden, beds, and lawn. Join Karen Gardner, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she reveals the tips, techniques, and benefits of backyard composting. Karen will also discuss the various methods and requirements for backyard composting.

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is excited to bring back Migratory Bird Fest as we kick off spring migration with a free community festival filled with live birds and animals, games, crafts, 20+ vendors, native plant sale, nature book sale, food trucks, nature walks and golf cart tours of the wetlands. All proceeds from this event […]

Temporarily car-free, Síclovía opens the road to pedestrians, bicyclists, and recreationalists.  Síclovía is a free, annual event organized by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio that turns city streets into a safe place for exercise and play. The family-friendly event encourages residents and visitors to get out, get active, and explore their city through car-free […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]