Events

Join Green Spaces Alliance for an interactive introduction to community gardening and the foundations of healthy soil. This workshop will explore how community gardens bring neighbors together while improving food access, environmental stewardship, and local resilience. Participants will learn the basics of soil health, composting, and sustainable gardening practices that support strong plants and thriving […]

Gardening Essentials will consist of two workshop classes, with information available on water conservation along with the current SAWS programs and rebates for their customers. Session 1: Gregg Eckhardt, "Landscapes and Water: A Historical Perspective". This will be a discussion on how landscapes were maintained in the past and present with the focus on water […]

Frustrated with failed plantings? It might be your soil. Join Bexar County Master Gardener, Bill Swantner, in a lecture-style “walk” across Bexar County to learn about different soil types and what they need to grow plants well. $25 ($20 member). Member discount, including $3 fee waived, will be applied at checkout.

Discover the many great water- and money-saving resources available on the GardenStyle website! There is so much to explore! Kick back and let us navigate through GardenStyle website to locate the WaterSaver coupon/rebate programs and the other numerous helpful and free resources. By the end of the workshop you'll know exactly where to go and […]

GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 sessions of learning. These 75 minute sessions will include choosing drought-resistant native plants, improving soil with compost to increase water retention, use of mulch to conserve moisture all as presented on the SAWS "Garden Style San Antonio" website. The focus […]

Get outside for World Wetlands Day with free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Explore the wetlands, learn how they protect our water resources, and take home educational materials on native pollinator plants—perfect for choosing plants that support wildlife and conserve water in your own space.

Create your own attractive garden using water-saving, native plants! SAWS GardenStyleSA.com programs offer many resources for growing a successful garden in our South Texas climate. Join Eco Centro to learn valuable principles and steps to growing gardens and landscapes that function sustainably with WaterSaver plants. Using appropriate native, water-saving plants will assist you to create a beautiful […]

The annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), will engage participants in community science while highlighting the critical connection between native plants, water conservation, and bird habitat. Through guided bird counts at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, participants will learn how native, water-efficient plants support healthy wetlands, conserve water resources, and provide essential food and shelter for […]

Presenter: Ashley Morgan-Olvera, Texas Invasive Species Institute Director of Research & Education at Sam Houston State University Session 1: Defining Invasives & Identification Section 2: Management/Removal & Reporting of Dangerous Invasive Species Invasive species are defined in Texas as exotic plants that have been proven through scientific research to cause financially catastrophic detriment. Some alter […]

Spring is the season for renewal. Come join Grace Emery, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she discusses what can be done to refresh, renew, and revitalize your soil and your garden this spring. Grace will explain the proper horticultural methods and practices to gardening here in S. Texas and how to create a resilient garden […]

GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 sessions of learning. These 75 minute sessions will include choosing drought-resistant native plants, improving soil with compost to increase water retention, use of mulch to conserve moisture all as presented on the SAWS "Garden Style San Antonio" website. The focus […]