Join Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas for a field trip to two local urban conservation easements. Participants will learn how private land conservation works in Texas and explore the stewardship activities made possible through community involvement in green spaces across the San Antonio area. Participants will need to arrive at the San Antonio Botanical […]
Get ready to grow native herbaceous plants through propagation in this hands-on workshop to grow your garden from cuttings of native plants. Springtime is the perfect time of year to start thinking about adding to your native plant collection, but you don't have to spend money to increase your plants! This workshop will dive deep […]
Shavano Park Arbor/Earth Day is an annual community event held at City Hall featuring nature-focused activities, recycling services, and family-friendly entertainment. Trees and plants are available, along with paper shredding and e-waste recycling. Attendees can enjoy nature walks, scavenger hunts, and educational booths from community partners, as well as family activities, live entertainment and refreshments.
Northern Hills United Methodist Church hosts the annual Good Earth Festival on its Loop 1604 campus. NHUMC is certified by National Wildlife Federation as a Sacred Grounds Congregation, which educates its own members on environmental responsibility and provides resources for others to take care of our common home.
Did you know pollinators are responsible for at least 1 of every 3 bites of food we eat? Learn how a healthy ecosystem connects to our culinary traditions through hands-on experiences including a “Pollinator Prowl” recipe scavenger hunt, fruit and shade tree adoption, and Critter Café in the Estela Avery Education Center. This event invites […]
Join San Antonio River Authority Park Program Coordinator Jasmine Torrez for a Nature Workshop where you can dive into the world of water conservation as you are guided through building your very own rain barrel to take home. Learn how to turn rain into a valuable resource for your garden and make a splash in […]
Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the Plant Sale. During the April Plant Sale, a Conservation Educator will host an informational table all about green infrastructure (like those featured in WaterSaver Community), including rain gardens, bioswales, and green roofs. The focus of this table will be identifying which […]
Learn hands-on tree care skills and join fellow volunteers in supporting San Antonio's young trees. Tree buds equips community members with the training and tools to properly prune and care for trees, helping them thrive and provide long-term benefits to our community. Sponsored by Bexar Branches, Alamo Forest Partnership, San Antonio Arborist Association, and the […]
Viva Fiesta! Bring the whole family to play, create, and explore within our 39 acres as we celebrate San Antonio tradition and nature. Viva Botanica is an official Fiesta San Antonio annual event at the Garden that offers guests a chance to enjoy concessions, performances, and activities. Some activities include creating paper flower crowns, making […]
Earth Day brings the community together to celebrate nature, conservation, and sustainability through a free, fun-filled event for all ages. Admission is free! Event highlights include: • Over 80 community partners • Hands-on family activities • Engaging dance and musical performances • Tree and plant giveaways • Fishing and fitness activities • And more! Vegan […]
Session 1 Brad Wier, editor of the revised San Antinio Water System Landscaping Guide, will introduce the new book and explain how to use it for the most benefit. Every adult attendee will receive one copy free. Editor will be available to autograph copies beginning at 11:30. Session 2 Springtime is the perfect time of […]
Earth Day is an opportunity to unite communities worldwide in a shared commitment to environmental stewardship. To honor Earth Day Eco Centro will share ideas and resources for sustainable living, including sustainable urban agriculture/gardening and water conservation with SAWS WaterSaver programs and resources.