Join us for a free family event celebrating Día de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead! Face painting, children's arts and crafts, a photo booth, music and food will be available. Hourly demonstrations include sugar skull making, a food demo and altar making. Eco Centro will share ideas and resources for sustainable living, including sustainable urban […]
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 […]
Join Mitchell Lake staff and other amazing volunteers of the community to help us clean up our habitat! This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on the tasks of the day. All training provided. Groups are welcome! All children 18 and under must be […]
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 […]
Join Green Spaces Alliance for a volunteer day at High Country Community Garden! We’ll kick things off with a discussion on the importance of native planting in community gardens in Texas. Native plants play a crucial role in conserving water, supporting pollinators, and maintaining the health of our local ecosystems—all while keeping gardens vibrant and […]
Mission Marquee Plaza Farmers & Artisans Market, every first and third Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March to November. A yoga or Zumba fitness class will kick off each market at 9 a.m.! All fitness levels are welcome. Find fresh, locally sourced foods and explore the handmade crafts and products from local pop-up vendors. […]
Join Green Spaces Alliance for a volunteer day and discussion on the importance of soil health in raised garden beds. Good soil, with amendments like mulch and compost, is vital for conserving water and supporting healthy plant growth. Then we’ll dive right in with some hands-on work! Together, we’ll be revamping several raised beds from […]
"Whole and Wild: Haggard Ranch Prairie Restoration" will be presented by landowner Metha Haggard with supporting presentations by United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service and Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas; and photography from Bexar Audubon South Central Texas. Under intense outside pressure from commercial development interests and neighbors who chose to […]
Join us at the Terrill Heights Community Garden for a hands-on Native Plant Demonstration & Garden Workday featuring guest educator Shannon Grace! This community event is designed to promote the beauty, resilience, and importance of native plants while helping support one of our local neighborhood gardens. Shannon Grace — founder of Texas Bean Freak and […]
Join Green Spaces Alliance for a cozy afternoon of community, culture, and seed stewardship at our Heirloom Seed Saving Workshop & Holiday Potluck! Learn the art of saving seeds from your garden to carry into next season — preserving flavor, history, and resilience in every harvest. This workshop will be co-led by Shannon Grace, founder […]
In this workshop we will cover the materials needed to start seeds of plants native to south-central Texas, as well as a few techniques to ensure your seeds have the best environment in which to germinate. We will discuss some common mistakes new gardeners make, how to create your own propagation station, and what to […]
Join Eco Centro to explore a wide range of vendors offering sustainable minimal-waste gifts and decorations, participate in interactive workshops, and visit with environmental organizations offering informative presentations on everyday sustainable practices. Let’s make this holiday season a sustainable one—join us at the Green Santa Sustainable Holiday Market on Saturday, December 6 at Eco Centro!
Join Mitchell Lake Audubon Center and other members of the community to help clean up the habitat at Mitchell Lake! This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies, depending on the tasks of the day. All training provided. Groups are welcome! All children 18 and under […]
Explore the ecological benefits of cover crops that harness nitrogen from the atmosphere, improve soil structure, and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Gain insights into harnessing the power of cover crops for sustainably growing food and plants. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical examples, participants will explore various types of […]
Session 1: Mitigating urban heat at home Nancy Parrilla and Patricia Santos of Fuerza Unida will share how “Fuerza Unida Urban Heat Resiliency Program” is bringing down the heat in homes near them with trees, water reuse and conservation and more. Session 2: Moczygemba Rewild Ranch: OUR JOURNEY Restoration, Conservation, Hope Brice Moczygemba will share […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with admission or SABOT membership.
San Antonio Composting Project's Education Director will share best practices for composting on a small, medium or large scale along with the science behind why composting works to amend our soil and how we can speed up the composting process. Hands on activity will be building worm habitats with an option to purchase for a […]
You may have heard that plants native to central Texas thrive in poor soils. But just like any other part of your garden, healthy soils are key to growing a sustainable and resilient native landscape. Join Green Spaces Alliance, Alamo Area Master Naturalists, and the Centennial Community Garden to learn why soil health matters for […]
Gardening Essentials will consist of two workshop classes, with information available on water conservation along with the current SAWS programs and rebates for their customers. Session 1: Gregg Eckhardt, "Landscapes and Water: A Historical Perspective". This will be a discussion on how landscapes were maintained in the past and present with the focus on water […]
Friends of Mission Branch Library and Gardening Volunteers of South Texas are co-sponsoring a panel discussion of local efforts to mitigation extreme heat at the residential level with water and land conservation and urban trees with local community leaders: Nancy Parrilla and Patricia Santos of Fuerza Unida Urban Heat Resiliency Program Kamala Platt, San Antonio […]
GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 sessions of learning. These 75 minute sessions will include choosing drought-resistant native plants, improving soil with compost to increase water retention, use of mulch to conserve moisture all as presented on the SAWS "Garden Style San Antonio" website. The focus […]
Presenter: Ashley Morgan-Olvera, Texas Invasive Species Institute Director of Research & Education at Sam Houston State University Session 1: Defining Invasives & Identification Section 2: Management/Removal & Reporting of Dangerous Invasive Species Invasive species are defined in Texas as exotic plants that have been proven through scientific research to cause financially catastrophic detriment. Some alter […]
Tawny Crazy Ant (Nylanderia fulva) has been nicknamed for the way it moves. It is spreading from the Gulf Coast throughout Texas by being transported by humans. Learn more about this South American species' successful invasion of both natural environments and areas influenced by human disturbance. The invasion by tawny crazy ants of Texas nature […]
GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 sessions of learning. These 75 minute sessions will include choosing drought-resistant native plants, improving soil with compost to increase water retention, use of mulch to conserve moisture all as presented on the SAWS "Garden Style San Antonio" website. The focus […]
Come join gardening enthusiasts for an awesome in-person event by SA Composting Project to exchange seeds and learn about saving seeds! Are you ready to ramp up your garden? Join us to learn about how to safely save your seeds while adding new ones to your collection. Attendees are encouraged (but not required) to bring […]
GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 sessions of learning. These 75 minute sessions will include choosing drought-resistant native plants, improving soil with compost to increase water retention, use of mulch to conserve moisture all as presented on the SAWS "Garden Style San Antonio" website. The focus […]
Join us for Bexar Branches Alliance’s 2nd Annual Trees & Torque at MLK Park at the Wheatley Heights Sports Complex! This free, family-friendly event promotes trees as air and heat island mechanics while raising awareness about San Antonio’s poor air quality. We will be handing out 300 free trees to community members, giving residents the […]