For NPSOT's July chapter meeting, Mike Quinn will present an in-depth unique perspective on the abundance, distribution and interactions of a wide range of Central Texas’ plants and animals. Mike, with his degrees in wildlife and entomology from Texas A&M, has been in and out of central Texas since 1978 and has studied the ornithology, […]
Is turf grass maintenance taking over your time and your water bill? Are you interested in supporting the native ecosystem in your own landscape? This class will walk you through different techniques for removing lawn grass, from sod removal to solarization, and explore native and water-saving plant options to replace it with so you can […]
Join Gardopia Gardens at their Westside Chino spot to help them start a new urban farm from the ground up!
Join Rain Bees at the Tye Preston Library for a workshop where you'll discuss design techniques used for planning, building, and maintaining a rain garden. This session will cover some background science, site investigation, design, plant and material selection, as well as installation. Registration required
Get outside in celebration of National Play Outside Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Stop by the Visitor Center to grab a Nature Scavenger Hunt or a Mitchell Lake Nature Walk Fact Sheet and explore their gardens and trails! Take home native plant educational material to learn what plants […]
For the first time, the San Antonio Home + Garden Show is moving from October to the heart of summer, taking place July 31–August 2, 2026, at the Alamodome. Since 1986, the show has been San Antonio's destination for fresh home improvement ideas, innovative products, and expert resources. This year's summer event will feature special […]
Participants are invited to utilize the Seed Library while waiting for class. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. Gardening Volunteers of South Texas will demonstrate ways to use the Garden Style San Antonio website. Particiants are encouraged to bring their own devices to follow along on Internet. There will be eight Internet-connected stations available for those who […]
Family Friendly hands-on learning cleaning, sorting, labeling, and packaging native seeds for the Confluence Park and Mission Branch Seed Library. June 23 it will be the Meeting Room #2 July 14 it will be the Meeting Room #1 August 4 it will be Meeting Room # 2
Are you a gardener new to South Texas? Have you found planting practices that you have used successfully in other parts of the country are unsuccessful here? Is so, this 1-hour presentation is for you! We will examine the 3 biggest garden challenges we face in Bexar County and our top 5 recommendations for developing […]
Join the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center and other members of the community to help clean up their habitat! The Audubon center depends on amazing volunteers to help manage their habitat. This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on the tasks of the day. All […]
Celebrate Infinity Day! (8.8) turns our focus to cycles—the endless processes that sustain life. From the nutrient and water cycles to pollination and propagation, guests can explore how plants depend on infinite renewal. During the event, a Conservation Educator will host a table demonstrating the water cycle, using our Texas WaterSaver Garden Model, and discuss […]
This immersive, hands-on exploration of herbs will begin with a fascinating history of herbalism, followed by a practical guidance on growing herbs, complete with a simple propagation demonstration that participants can try. The course includes easy, approachable ways to use homegrown herbs for everyday at-home herbalism. Whether a curious beginner or a seasoned gardener, this […]