Discover how worms can transform everyday food scraps into one of the best natural fertilizers for your garden. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the basics of vermicomposting and how to start and maintain a healthy worm bin at home. You'll learn everything from selecting the right worms and setting up their habitat to feeding, […]
Join Tamox Talom every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6pm to connect with community and our plant relatives. Get your hands in the soil and connect with your community at the Tamox Talom Food Forest! Volunteer days are a fun, hands-on way to learn about regenerative gardening, contribute to a thriving local ecosystem, and share […]
Want a beautiful new landscape and some help paying for the plants? Join us at Rainbow Gardens to learn how the SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Coupon Program can help eligible SAWS customers save up to $600 while creating a more water-wise yard. We’ll break down the program step-by-step—from how to qualify and apply to preparing your […]
Discover easy ways to boost your garden’s health and beauty by working with nature, not against it. Learn what a native plant community (NPC) is, the benefits of creating a NPC, and the plant databases that will help you determine which native plants belong together in your NPC. Native plants once established are water thrifty […]
Do you want to know more about the Native Plants in NW Bexar County? If so, head to Government Canyon for a fairly easy hike (about 1.5 miles round trip) over gentle terrain on the Discovery Trail. Learn about how local geology has contributed to the extensive biodiversity across the region and how the resulting […]
Gardening Volunteers of South Texas provides Gardening Essentials class--a monthly opportunity for Volunteers and interested members of the public to get emerging research and community information to help us build the WaterSaver community! There is no admission charge for this free class, but a voluntary $5 lunch donation is welcome. This class meets at San […]
From Spanish Colonial acequias to gushing artesian wells, San Antonio has a unique and colorful water history like no place on Earth. Come join us for a presentation by Gregg Eckhardt of San Antonio Water Systems, who will take you on a engaging exploration of San Pedro Springs history. San Pedro Springs is one of […]
The purposes of this event include appreciating the beauty of our natural area, observing how nature changes through the seasons, and learning about our native and invasive grasses. Presenter Cleve Powell, a NPSOT-SA member and SAWS Conservation Planner, is a self-described plant nerd heavy into collecting, identifying, and propagating natives. With an MS from TCU […]
Discover how native plants help birds prepare for and complete their remarkable fall journeys! During this guided walk, you'll explore the flowers, fruits, seeds, insects, and shelter that native plants provide for migrating and resident birds. Learn which plants are especially valuable during fall and discover simple ways to create a bird-friendly habitat at home.
SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature–through film. Wild & Scenic shares an urgent call to action, encouraging festival-goers to learn more about what they can do to save our threatened planet. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival features a curated selection of inspiring films exploring conservation, sustainability, outdoor adventure, […]
What’s on the menu in your garden? Learn how the leaves, flowers, and fruits of native plants in your landscape determine the wildlife you attract. Lee Marlowe , Sustainable Landscape Ecologist of San Antonio River Authority, will highlight some of the best native plants and practices that attract and support a variety of guests in […]
Bexar Branches Alliance is excited to launch the 2026–2027 season with the Tree Buds Citizen Forester Orientation on Saturday, October 3 at the Wheatly Sports Complex from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Tree Buds is a volunteer-powered program that trains community members to prune and care for young trees in parks and public spaces. With […]