Solve all your projects in one place in one weekend at the 38th Annual San Antonio Fall Home + Garden Show! This is the show you know – featuring thousands of square feet of exhibits. You’ll find the products and services for your home and landscape: builders, remodelers, contractors, building materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment […]
Native pollinators such as bees, moths, and butterflies are important parts of garden ecosystems. Join entomologist Molly Keck to better understand the pollinators that are part of our daily lives and welcome native pollinators in your garden. Learn how to identify native pollinators, support them with native habitat and create a native bee house to […]
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.
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 […]
The 9th Annual Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival will be held on Saturday, October 5th, from 9am to 1pm at Brackenridge Park right next to the Zoo entrance! Tag monarch butterflies and transform into a pollinator for the day as you immerse yourself in an educational playland to celebrate the monarch butterfly, pollinators, and the […]
Stop by the Edwards Aquifer Authority headquarters on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 9 a.m., and pick up 2 FREE Texas native plants to spruce up your garden or yard! osted by The Edwards Aquifer Authority and sponsored by H-E-B Tournament of Champions, this event will take place at 900 East Quincy Street, San Antonio, […]
Are you looking to cook high quality hot compost? If so, this online workshop is for you: join Eco Centro for a deep dive into a super effective, time tested method for producing high quality hot compost. We'll get into the process, science, feedstocks, inoculants, ""pro tips"", and much more.
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: Free with admission ($15 adults) and Garden membership. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Get outside in celebration of pollinators everywhere and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Stop by our information table to learn more about the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz and how you can participate! Explore our gardens and trails and take home native plant educational material to learn what plants would work best […]
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 day. Learn why well-adapted native plants are more sustainable choices for water conservation. This is a free event. All training provided. All children 18 and […]
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 and entertaining. Join us as and learn about the plants that butterflies are attracted to in San Antonio and how to design a habitat with […]
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 healthy compost and gather an understanding of how compost can be used in a home garden. Get ready to turn home food scraps into a […]
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 to maximizes water usage while minimizing fertilizer & pesticide usage. However, even the richest soil needs protection from the brutal sun, oppressive heat, and wind. […]
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 resilient plants in your home garden. Fee: Free with membership or Garden admission.
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 resilient plants in your home garden. Fee: Free with membership or Garden admission.
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 display designs, reoccurring perennial color, and deciduous tree interest. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration ends when […]
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. Fee: Free with admission and Garden membership. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden
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 and common trees and care of these urban ecosystems. Please wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration ends when […]
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 landscape and how you can partner with them for thriving watersaver gardens!
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 pest, symptoms of infestation, and how to protect the San Antonio urban forest from the Emerald Ash Borer. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration is open […]
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 learning how to save energy and water, exploring solar power, discovering Electric Vehicles, and staying informed about our city’s local resiliency efforts. Don't miss out […]
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. The reservation fee is non-refundable but will be applied toward plant purchases at the sale. Plants will be continuously restocked throughout the two-day sale, based […]
In this hands-on workshop, we'll dive into the fascinating world of monarchs, exploring their migration patterns, lifecycle, and the critical relationship they have with milkweed. Join us to hear about some of the challenges that monarchs face and learn conservation actions to use in your space to ensure a brighter future for monarchs. Advanced registration […]
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. The reservation fee is non-refundable but will be applied toward plant purchases at the sale. Plants will be continuously restocked throughout the two-day sale, based […]
Two local authors will share their personal journeys of interest in butterflies that grew into research quests and sharing what they discovered along with the methods of utilizing native plants and methods to reduce utilization of natural resources including water conservation. Merry Langlinais will share her photographs and observations of butterflies and native plants together; […]
Visit the San Antonio Chapter Native Plant Society of Texas for an insightful exploration of Northside Independent School District's innovative approach to ecological restoration through the use of native plants. This session will delve into the district's ambitious restoration projects aimed at enhancing local biodiversity, improving soil health, and fostering environmental stewardship with NSID students […]
An enchanting evening of nature and art at the Cochineala Nature and Art Series. The event is FREE and open to the public. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
Texas weather is tough on lawns. Dig in and learn how to redesign a home lawn and landscape. Make it ready for the heat of summer and water restrictions. Fee: $17 ($12 for SABOT members). Registration ends when class fills. Instructor: John Hamilton, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden
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. Fee: Free with admission and Garden membership. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden
Celebrate Día del Árbol: Texas Arbor Day Celebration at Mission Marquee Plaza (3100 Roosevelt Ave) on Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. - noon. This free event celebrates San Antonio’s urban forest with interactive demonstrations, crafts, shows, nature activities, and tree care resources and info. Over 1,000 1-gallon trees will be given away while supplies […]
Get ready for an unforgettable NatureFest, presented by Green Spaces Alliance! This family-friendly event promises an array of activities including kids' activities, yoga sessions, food trucks, local art, a conservation fair, a family hiking challenge, and much more! With something for everyone, NatureFest aims to foster a deeper connection with nature and the community. Admission […]