Events

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 […]

Join Ashton Ellis at Gardopia Gardens to learn the best secrets to caring for your garden through the summer. He'll discuss ways to prep your soil for fall as well as the best things to plant in a Texas summer garden.   Tickets are donation based.

Community Access Coordinators and Conservation Educators will host an educational program all about gardening with Texas native plants. Activities will include making seed balls with Texas wildflower seeds, a pollinator matching game, and information about how planting Texas native wildflowers supports local ecosystems and saves water!

Come to Eco Centro for another delightful presentation by Gregg Eckhardt of San Antonio Water Systems, who will take you on an engaging exploration of the San Antonio River history. The San Antonio River is deeply embedded in the identity and culture of our city. This workshop details the economic, environmental, and cultural importance of […]

Community Access Coordinators and Conservation Educators will host an educational program all about gardening with Texas native plants. Activities will include making seed paper with Texas wildflower seeds, a pollinator matching game, and information about how planting Texas native wildflowers supports local ecosystems and saves water!

Join the staff of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center for an engaging presentation on the bird species that visit Mitchell Lake and South Texas. Learn what it means for San Antonio to be a Bird City and discover the stunning diversity of birds you can expect this fall and winter, while gaining valuable insights into how […]

Get outside in celebration of World Nature Conservation Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Participate in the conservation of our natural world, and take home native plant educational material to learn what plants would work best in your space to save water and attract beneficial pollinators.

Join us for a Bird Tour designed with beginning birders in mind. Traveling on foot, guides will walk you through bird identification and proper use of binoculars. This family-friendly program is best suited for ages 5+, and more experienced birders are always welcome too. Along the way, learn how native plants play a critical role […]

Ground covers can be an important element in your home landscape. They can serve as a “living mulch”, retaining moisture, suppressing weeds, and moderating soil temperatures. They provide an alternative to turfgrass, particularly when it is in shade. And they can provide habitat for your butterflies, bees, and other pollinators! Join Candy Roach, Bexar County […]

Experience an unforgettable sight! Bracken Cave is the summer home of more than 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis), making it the world’s largest bat colony and one of the largest concentrations of mammals on earth. Experience the emergence of these millions of bats, as they spiral out of the cave at dusk for their […]