The Monarch Butterfly Festival in Live Oak, TX, hosted by the Live Oak Village Garden Club and the city, is a free family-friendly event typically held in late October at the Xeriscape Gardens. It features a live butterfly release, free plant giveaways, arts and crafts, face painting, and local vendors.
Connect with fellow eco-enthusiasts and discover exciting ways to make a real difference for the planet! Looking for ways to make a difference in your community? Join EcoSA for the Environmental Volunteer Expo! Discover local volunteer opportunities, connect with environmental organizations, and learn how you can get involved in protecting and enhancing San Antonio's natural […]
Celebrate the season at Bexar County's Pct. 2 Fall Festival, a FREE, family-friendly event packed with activities, entertainment, and festive fun for all ages. Take your family and friends and enjoy an afternoon of costumes, games, treats, and community spirit.
Plant a tree, create more shade, and learn how you may be able to save while doing it! Join us for an informative class about the CPS Energy Green Shade Tree Rebate program and discover how planting the right tree in the right place can benefit your home for years to come. This presentation will […]
The Edwards Aquifer is one of the greatest natural resources on Earth and a vital water source for the people and aquatic ecosystems of South Central Texas. Gregg Eckhardt will draw from his large archive of rare and historic documents and images to discuss the history and hydrogeology of the Edwards, along with other ground […]
Interested in learning how to care for the fruit trees in your garden — or how to start growing your own? Join Green Spaces Alliance at International Community Garden for a workshop covering the basics of fruit tree care and pruning. You will start with learning the fundamentals of fruit tree care, then walk through […]
Participants will be able to learn about prairie ecosystems and the best practices to restore and maintain them. This interactive workshop will feature 5 different speakers who are all local experts and professionals in the field. Topics will include why prairies matter, what a healthy prairie looks like, how to maintain a prairie, best practices […]
Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the Plant Sale. Registration opens Friday, September 25. To attend the Plant Sale, a timed, ticketed reservation is required. A $10 reservation fee is required and will be applied to plant purchase. Multiple reservation fees can not be applied to a single […]
Attention all ghosts & goblins! Visit the YMCA at O.P. Schnabel Park for a ghoulishly good time at this FREE, safe family fun community event offering a night of “trunk” or treating! Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy your evening at the Y! There will be a costume contest, trunk decorating contest, music, […]
Fergus Garrett, CEO of the Great Dixter Charitable Trust, will talk about the principles of long season gardening. He will touch on long season plants, shape, texture, underplanting and interplanting with bulbs and other plants which are happy to share the same space, as well as the use of self sowers and temporary fillers to […]
Join this engaging lecture led by local entomologist, Molly Keck, to discover the species of spiders in our area, which ones to avoid, and why they matter for a balanced, healthy garden. Are you interested in growing your awareness for arachnids? You’ll leave this informative session with a new understanding for what makes spiders spectacular […]
Join David Rodriguez to learn how to choose the right shade tree for your yard, plant it correctly, and give it the best start for long-term success. We’ll cover proper planting techniques, watering, mulching, and simple maintenance tips that help young trees thrive. Treat your landscape to something that lasts for generations! Fall is one […]