One in every three bites of food you eat is made possible by pollinators. But our beloved bees, butterflies, and birds need our help to keep doing their job. Join Green Spaces Alliance to learn how you can show your love for pollinators at home with a workshop and garden volunteer day! This will be […]
Turn a small space into a thriving native ecosystem! In this class, Shannon Grace of Texas Bean Freak will walk you through how to create your own pocket prairie—a beautifully designed mix of native grasses and wildflowers that supports pollinators, improves soil health, and reduces water runoff. You'll be walked through site selection, soil prep, […]
This exhibition, presented in collaboration with the San Antonio Cactus and Xerophyte Society (SACXS), will showcase a stunning array of cactus & succulent species from the members’ personal collections. Members of the society will be on-site to discuss the art of arid plant cultivation, providing insights and answering questions. Visitors will also be able to […]
Take a guided walk under the August full moon while listening for bats, learning about ‘nocturnal’ plants, and appreciating the San Antonio Botanical Gardens from a new perspective. The Garden Coffee Shop will be open until 7:45 pm, serving coffee, tea, lemonade, and more!
The fall planting season is almost here – are YOU ready? Seeds and propagated plants need extra time to grow before they’re ready to go in the ground! Join the Green Spaces Alliance for the second installment of our two-part fall garden-planning series: “Seed Starting & Plant Propagation.” Participants will learn about two common ways […]
Introducing Neighbors in Nature Day (or “Neighbor Day” for short), a recurring community discount program offering Bexar County residents $7 admission to the San Antonio Botanical Garden on select days throughout the year.
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 membership or Garden admission.
Start your morning surrounded by nature! You'll begin with a light breakfast and coffee while getting to know fellow nature lovers and testing your knowledge with a few fun bird and native plant trivia questions before strolling through gardens and trails to identify seasonal birds and learn some native plants that provide food, shelter, and […]
Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While engaged in these activities skills will be learned that can be taken back home or to other communities.
On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see 30-50 different bird species with Mitchell Lake Audubon Center's expert guide. Travelling by both car and by foot to access as many areas as possible, this tour is best suited for the birder age 15+ as it can […]
NOW is the perfect time to discover the many water- and money-saving resources available on the SAWS GardenStyleSA website! There is so much to explore--Kick back as Eco Centro staff navigate through the GardenStyleSA website to locate the WaterSaver coupon/rebate programs and the other numerous helpful and free resources. By the end of the workshop […]
Pre-event planting demonstration in Friends of Mission Branch Library community garden begins at 4:30. Author will be available for book purchases at 5:00 in meeting room. At 6:00 Haeley Giambalvo, author of "Native Plant Gardening for Beginners" and owner of nativebackyards.com will present. Event co-sponsors Friends of Mission Branch Library and Gardening Volunteers of South […]