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 […]
Cycles of flash floods and drought are hard for home gardens and the environment. Rainscapes can create gardens where plants thrive in changing weather. They also benefit wildlife and the […]
The Hot Wells Hotel and Spa has a long and storied history in San Antonio as a destination spot for locals and visitors to embrace hot and sulfurous water from […]
The competition aims to simulate working conditions of arborists in the field. Male and female competitors perform five different events during preliminary rounds. Each event tests a competitor’s ability to […]
Gardeners from throughout South Texas come together at San Antonio's annual Festival of Flowers to check out visiting nurseries, garden centers, growers, experts, artisans and designers. Attendees enjoy an organic […]
Brad Wier of SAWS Conservation introduces the new edition of the SAWS Landscape Care Guide, providing a simple inspirational guide for transforming the home landscape with drought-resilient plants and common-sense […]
Save water and save money by learning how to create a rain garden packed with native plants to help your yard thrive. Lee Marlowe of San Antonio River Authority with […]
Jaci Randel, Executive Director of Bexar Branches Alliance, equips homeowners with essential knowledge to care for their trees through proper pruning and structural support. Participants will learn how to identify […]