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 […]