Get outside this weekend to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Discover how water-saving native plants can transform your space into a vital stopover for migrating birds—providing food, shelter, and resilience in our South Texas climate. Take home educational materials to help you choose the […]
This is a hands-on workshop for the entire family. Participants will learn how to build wicking tanks that include a mini-aquifer feature that will keep plants nourished while reducing water waste. Wicking tanks require less frequent watering which is great for our hot South Texas climate. The consistent moisture is less stressful for plants' roots, […]
Transform your front yard, backyard or garden bed into a buzzing, fluttering haven for local wildlife! Drake White, owner of The Nectar Bar, a local natives-only nursery, will offer the basics of gardening, focusing on the essential relationship between local native plants and pollinators. You will learn to select, plant, and care for native species […]
Redesign your yard using native and adapted plant species that not only boost biodiversity but also save on your water bill! Welcome color and pollinator species back into your yard and learn how to redesign a home landscape. Make your home ready for the heat of summer and water restrictions. Advance registration required. Fee: $18 […]
AAMPO is celebrating Bike to Work Day (BTWD) on Friday, May 15, 2026! Since 2018, the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) has proudly coordinated National Bike Month programming throughout the Alamo Area MPO study area. Over the years, hundreds of participants have joined in the fun at events like Bike to Work Day, Trail […]
Design and implement landscapes that work! Learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems. A properly designed sustainable landscape is beautiful and eco-friendly, while saving resources and requiring minimal maintenance. SAWS Water Saver program offers many ideas and suggestions for growing a successful garden in our […]
Help us reclaim the phrase “litter bug” by turning it into something positive for birds, wildlife, and our water resources. By removing litter, we protect habitats and support water-saving native plants that keep ecosystems healthy and resilient. Join Mitchell Lake Audubon Center every third Saturday for a community litter pick-up to help keep the facility […]
Did you know that bugs can help indicate the quality of our water? Learn all about aquatic macroinvertebrates and what they mean for our water quality. In this hands-on class, we’ll learn how to identify and sample for these “water bugs” from the ponds around the Garden! Advance registration available. Fee: $18 ($13 for SABOT […]
Cycles of flash floods and drought are hard for home gardens and the environment. Rainscapes can create gardens where plants thrive in changing weather. They also benefit wildlife and the local ecosystem with careful planning and plant placement. In this workshop, learn how to build functional rain gardens. Advance registration required. Fee: $18 ($13 for […]
The Hot Wells Hotel and Spa has a long and storied history in San Antonio as a destination spot for locals and visitors to embrace hot and sulfurous water from the Edwards Aquifer. Gregg Eckhardt will draw from his large archive of rare and historic documents and images to trace the history of the site […]
The competition aims to simulate working conditions of arborists in the field. Male and female competitors perform five different events during preliminary rounds. Each event tests a competitor’s ability to professionally, and safely perform tree-climbing tasks in a timely manner. It’s a unique and engaging event that draws families, professionals, and tree enthusiasts from across […]
Gardeners from throughout South Texas come together at San Antonio's annual Festival of Flowers to check out visiting nurseries, garden centers, growers, experts, artisans and designers. Attendees enjoy an organic round table, interactive seminars and special events like Texas' largest plant exchange. With activities for all ages, from herb cooking demonstrations to a dedicated kids' […]