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:Â $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 […]
Did you know that one in every three bites of food you eat is made possible by pollinators? Our beloved bees, butterflies, and birds play an important role in our ecosystem, but they need our help to keep doing their job. Join Green Spaces Alliance to learn how you can show your love for pollinators […]
On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see at least 30-50 different bird species with our expert guide. Travelling by both car and by foot to access as many areas as possible, this tour is best suited for the birder age 15+ as it can last […]
Join SAPL and the San Antonio Botanical Garden for a plant swap! Bring plants or plant cuttings to trade! Plants should be pest & disease free. No invasive plants. Seeds and other clean and in good condition plant supplies are also welcomed. Please label your plants if possible.
Join Conservation Educators with the San Antonio Botanical Garden on this guided tour to experience, Otherwild, featuring 10 Enchanted Trees throughout the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s 39 acres and a soaring SkyNet installation, Flora Borealis, above the Lucile Halsell Conservatory. This immersive exhibition celebrates color, connection, and the joy of shared experiences. Fee: Included […]
Join us at Mitchell Lake after dark to celebrate National Moth Week! This worldwide community science event highlights the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance of moths. Often called nature's nighttime pollinators, moths play a vital role in pollinating native plants and serve as an important food source for many birds and other wildlife. Learn about […]
Open to public with free admission. Contributions to Dr. Tom Harris Memorial Scholarship Fund are encouraged. Doors open to public at 11:30. Lunch provided by GVST members. Session 1: Rene Gonzalez, Senior Resource Analyst of Water Resources of San Antonio Water System, will explain how drought is defined, current drought conditions and Impacts to the […]