Events

City Nature Challenge San Antonio Metro Area is part of a worldwide community science effort that invites people to observe, document, and help identify the plants and wildlife living in […]

Fiesta with us at the Arboretum’s first ¡Viva El Bosque! Start your experience in La Fiesta, a family-friendly celebration featuring hands-on activities, engaging education partners, food, and music. Then, lace […]

Join Green Spaces Alliance and partners to learn about the importance of establishing habitat for pollinators. You will also get to help plant a demonstration garden of native pollinator plants […]

Discover the many great water- and money-saving resources available on the SAWS GardenStyleSA website! There is so much to explore! Kick back and let us navigate through GardenStyleSA website to […]

Get outside this weekend to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Discover how water-saving native plants can transform your space […]

This is a hands-on workshop for the entire family. Participants will learn how to build wicking tanks that include a mini-aquifer feature that will keep plants nourished while reducing water […]

Transform your front yard, backyard or garden bed into a buzzing, fluttering haven for local wildlife! Drake White, owner of The Nectar Bar, a local natives-only nursery, will offer the […]

Redesign your yard using native and adapted plant species that not only boost biodiversity but also save on your water bill! Welcome color and pollinator species back into your yard and learn how to redesign a home landscape. Make your home ready for the heat of summer and water restrictions. Advance registration required. Fee: $18 […]

AAMPO is celebrating Bike to Work Day (BTWD) on Friday, May 15, 2026! Since 2018, the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) has proudly coordinated National Bike Month programming throughout the Alamo Area MPO study area. Over the years, hundreds of participants have joined in the fun at events like Bike to Work Day, Trail […]

Design and implement landscapes that work! Learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems. A properly designed sustainable landscape is beautiful and eco-friendly, while saving resources and requiring minimal maintenance. SAWS Water Saver program offers many ideas and suggestions for growing a successful garden in our […]

Help us reclaim the phrase “litter bug” by turning it into something positive for birds, wildlife, and our water resources. By removing litter, we protect habitats and support water-saving native plants that keep ecosystems healthy and resilient. Join Mitchell Lake Audubon Center every third Saturday for a community litter pick-up to help keep the facility […]

Did you know that bugs can help indicate the quality of our water? Learn all about aquatic macroinvertebrates and what they mean for our water quality. In this hands-on class, we’ll learn how to identify and sample for these “water bugs” from the ponds around the Garden! Advance registration available. Fee: $18 ($13 for SABOT […]