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 the […]
Butterfly gardens are carefully created habitats that provide food and shelter for butterflies as well as vibrant plants. Cultivating a lively garden for butterflies to provide seasonal delight is easy […]
Grow your understanding of best practices for starting backyard composting. Learn about different composting methods, tools and systems that make residential composting possible. Learn to use your senses to identify […]
Gardening in Bexar County often means identifying, understanding, amending, and protecting our soil that can range from beach sand to a thick “gumbo” clay soil. Poor soil can be amended […]
Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these […]
Explore the vibrant bold hues of fall in our ever-changing garden. Join staff Horticulturist Layni Langham for a leisurely one-hour walk through the garden. The tour will touch on seasonal […]
People and cultures have used native plants for food, medicine, and shelter over time. Explore the diverse connections people have had, and will continue to have, with native Texas plants. […]
Discover trees in an urban environment with a conservation focus. The seasonal tour will focus on creating healthy urban forest systems. During the tours, we will explore the Garden’s rare […]
From below the soil surface to flying above our heads, beneficial insects have profound effects on our gardens. Come learn about many of the common invertebrate characters that grace our […]
The Emerald Ash Borer is on the move and spreading rapidly throughout Texas, which could mean the loss of the area’s ash trees. Entomologist Molly Keck will introduce this invasive […]
Join us at this year’s Solar Fest! This free, fun, family-friendly festival is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with the community. Enjoy a variety of activities and engaging experiences, including […]
Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the 2024 October Plant Sale. Each participant must register for a 30-minute slot to shop for plants. […]