Journey through the Garden to learn about the importance of urban canopy, adaptations of native trees, and tips for tree selection and maintenance. Discover the unique role trees play in our urban spaces and how urban forests, big or small, benefit the environment and our communities. Please wear walking shoes and dress for the weather! […]
Spring is the season for renewal. Come join Nancy Mills, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she discusses what can be done to refresh, renew, and revitalize your soil and your garden this spring. Alisa will explain the proper horticultural methods and practices to gardening here in S. Texas and how to create a resilient garden […]
Cycles of flash floods and drought are hard for home gardens and the environment. Rainscapes can create gardens where plants thrive in changing weather. They also benefit wildlife and the local ecosystem with careful planning and plant placement. In this workshop, learn how to build functional rain gardens. Fee: $20 ($20 for SABOT members). Registration […]
Breathe new life into your landscape with help from our experts at Spring Bloom on Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. to noon at SAWS Headquarters. SAWS Conservation staff and community experts in water and horticulture will be on hand to help you transform your yard from thirsty to thriving. Refresh your landscape with a variety […]
Gardening during drought without busting the water bill is the theme for March 16 Gardening Essentials. San Antonio has been in meteorological drought for 7 years. The total rainfall during that time has totaled 6 years of our average rainfall and we've lived through the 2 hottest years recorded in local history. How can we […]
This is a presention as part of the March membership of the Bexar County Master Gardeners. Grace Carline, Urban Land and Water Program Director will present on sustainabiliy initiatives and the importance of native tiny forests in urban areas.
GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 session 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 SAWS "Garden Style San Antonio" website. The focus will […]
How can mushrooms help us live more sustainably? Join Eco Centro for a hands-on, information-packed workshop where we will explore the incredible world of mushrooms and their potential to create a more sustainable future. You will be introduced to the field of mycology, covering history, growing techniques, environmental benefits, and mushroom composting. Then you will […]
Celebrate the Spring Equinox with a morning walk through the San Antonio Botanical Garden to welcome back spring! We’ll talk about the ways in which cultures around the world celebrate the Spring Equinox, as well as look for signs of spring in the native plants we see starting to return. After the walk, decorate a […]
In this workshop we will cover the basic materials needed to start seeds of plants native to this region, as well as a few techniques to ensure your seeds have the best environment to germinate. We will discuss some common mistakes new gardeners make, how to create your own propagation station, and what to do […]
Each spring, Migratory Bird Fest celebrates the incredible journey of birds along the Central Flyway and the connections between people, wildlife, and the habitats we share. This free, family-friendly festival brings the community together to welcome spring, learn about birds and conservation, and enjoy a morning outdoors at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. On Saturday, March […]
It can be challenging to know exactly what you are looking at when exploring the flora and fauna of the natural world. In this workshop, Texas Nature Trackers Biologist Rachel Grotte will show you how to use the citizen science application iNaturalist to identify wild plants. Participants will practice using iNaturalist in preparation for the […]