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 delightful presentation by Gregg Eckhardt of San Antonio Water Systems, who will take you on a engaging exploration of San Antonio's water history.exploration of San Antonio's water history. […]
Celebrate the longest day of the year with a FREE evening of music, nature, and community at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. In collaboration with Alamo City Arts, Make Music San Antonio transforms 39 acres of gardens into a vibrant, open-air experience featuring live performances throughout the evening. As the sun sets on the summer […]
Home to over 300 bird species each year, this 1,200-acre sanctuary showcases four diverse habitats—wetlands, woodlands, brushlands, and grasslands—all supported by water-wise practices and native plants that thrive in South Texas conditions. Join us every fourth Saturday for a Bird Tour designed with beginning birders in mind. Traveling on foot, guides will walk you through […]
Discover the delights of fruit trees with Green Spaces Alliance and certified arborist Zsiggy Nyiri (Knotty By Nature Tree Care)! This highly interactive workshop will show you how to care for your trees throughout the whole lifetime. Learn about the best fruit tree varieties for San Antonio and how to plant and care for them. […]
Join us as we explore the fascinating world of our native bees and other pollinators, their vital role in healthy ecosystems, and how we can help conserve them. Discover the benefits local pollinators provide to our environment, gardens, and food systems while learning simple ways to support them at home. Participants will create their own […]
Discover the the wondrous lives of honeybees and their positive contribution to the environment! Join us for an exciting evening delving into the fascinating world of honeybees! Learn about their intricate social structures, their vital role in pollination with native plants, and how we can help protect these essential pollinators. Get up close and personal […]
Learn fun, hands-on, age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for learners in grades K-12. Project WILD & Aquatic WILD Please dress for indoor and outdoor learning. Bring a refillable water bottle and a sack lunch each day. Project WILD & Aquatic WILD are TEKS correlated and suitable for both formal and informal learning. Anyone who works […]
Explore the many sustainable practices at the San Antonio Botanical Garden on this seasonally changing walking tour. Learn about native plants, rain gardens, and sustainable architecture. Explore more ways to conserve our local resources through sustainable practices. Fee: $15 ($10 for SABOT members).
This short workshop will touch on all of the basics of Rainwater Harvesting, and questions to ask yourself. Rainwater harvesting has so many benefits, from happy plants to money in your wallet. With so many things to consider, it can be hard to know where or how to start. This short workshop will touch on […]
Join other members of the community to help us care for the habitat at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Help manage and restore the space through trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies—whatever the habitat needs most that day. This work is more than just upkeep—it’s about restoring balance. […]
Beat the heat with a bird-friendly iced coffee at Mitchell Lake’s Visitor Center! As we sip, learn how the coffee sold in the gift shop supports bird conservation and wildlife. We’ll also explore how you can create a more bird-friendly backyard by planting native plants and incorporating water-wise features that provide essential drinking and bathing […]
Taking a little time to research which plants to put into your latest landscape project will save you time, money, and disappointment. But where can you go to find the information you need? Join Candy Roach, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she shares some of the best resources, and how to use them, to find […]