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On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see 30-50 different bird species with Mitchell Lake Audubon Center's 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 […]
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NOW is the perfect time to discover the many water- and money-saving resources available on the SAWS GardenStyleSA website! There is so much to explore--Kick back as Eco Centro staff navigate through the GardenStyleSA website to locate the WaterSaver coupon/rebate programs and the other numerous helpful and free resources. By the end of the workshop […]
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Pre-event planting demonstration in Friends of Mission Branch Library community garden begins at 4:30. Author will be available for book purchases at 5:00 in meeting room. At 6:00 Haeley Giambalvo, author of "Native Plant Gardening for Beginners" and owner of nativebackyards.com will present. Event co-sponsors Friends of Mission Branch Library and Gardening Volunteers of South […]
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Join Tamox Talom every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6pm to connect with community and our plant relatives. Get your hands in the soil and connect with your community at the Tamox Talom Food Forest! Volunteer days are a fun, hands-on way to learn about regenerative gardening, contribute to a thriving local ecosystem, and share […]
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Join Pam Peck, a seasoned Alamo Area Master Naturalist, for an inspiring workshop on the power of native plants and how they can help you save water in your landscape. Discover practical tips to plan your landscaping goals with a big vision while starting with small steps that make it manageable to create over time. […]
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Explore the many sustainable practices in 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. Registration is required. $15 to attend, $10 for members.
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Proper tree maintenance relies on guidelines from the Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas AgriLife Extension, focusing on correct watering, strategic mulching, and proper pruning techniques to keep landscape trees strong and disease-free. Join Dr. Larry Stein as he shares his over 40 years of expertise. CULTIVATE! classes are free and take place online September 4-5. […]
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Learn about the benefits of using your WaterSaver Landscape to expand shade in areas of your landscape by increasing the amount of tree cover in your landscape. Join Brad Wier, SAWS Conservation Department Planner, as he shares his knowledge and many years of experience with conservation and public horticulture. CULTIVATE! classes are free and take place […]
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Be inspired at the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with membership or Garden admission. 
Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While engaged in these activities skills will be learned that can be taken back home or to other communities.
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Forget generic nursery tags and national gardening advice. Successful regional gardening boils down to four basic principles: Build, Place, Sustain, and Defend. Learn how to build proper soil structure, place plants based on real heat tolerance, sustain growth with effective irrigation, and defend your landscape against local pests. Join Master Gardener, Bill Swantner, as he […]
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On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see 30-50 different bird species with Mitchell Lake Audubon Center's 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 […]
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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 […]
$32.55
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Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape.
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. |
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The San Antonio Home Repair Fair is a FREE annual event from the City of San Antonio's Office of Historic Preservation that connects homeowners and renters with local professionals, services, and resources for maintaining their homes. Meet exhibitors covering every aspect of home maintenance and ownership, including contractors, product vendors, landscapers, engineers, foundation repair experts, […]
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Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with free admission to Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Explore the outdoors, discover native plants that provide important food and habitat for birds and other wildlife, and learn how native landscaping can help conserve water by reducing the need for frequent watering. Enjoy family-friendly Bird Lotería and explore printed activities and conservation […]
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Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants at the San Antonio Botanical Garden's September Plant Sale! General registration opens Monday, August 17, and a reservation is required to attend. The $10 reservation fee will be applied towards your plant purchase. Multiple reservation fees can not be applied to a single […]
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Explore the flavors and stories of edible Texas native plants in this interactive Indigenous SuperFoods Plant Lotería! Using our custom Lotería cards, participants will learn about local plants, their ecological roles, and traditional uses. This workshop features a culinary twist: a simple, safe recipe will be provided for preparing cactus (nopal) at home. Learn about […]
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Join San Antonio Composting Project for an introduction to Eisinia foetida, commonly known as the red wiggler worm, and how to compost with worms. Composting is one of the best ways to reduce our own waste, produce new life for plants, drastically improve soil quality, increase moisture retention, and so much more. Closing the waste […]
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On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see 30-50 different bird species with Mitchell Lake Audubon Center's 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 […]
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Join Mitchell Lake Audubon Center and other members of the community to help clean up their habitat! Mitchell Lake Audubon Center depends on amazing volunteers to help manage their habitat. This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on the tasks of the day. All […]
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Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants at the San Antonio Botanical Garden's September Plant Sale! General registration opens Monday, August 17, and a reservation is required to attend. The $10 reservation fee will be applied towards your plant purchase. Multiple reservation fees can not be applied to a single […]
$10
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Join Tamox Talom every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6pm to connect with community and our plant relatives. Get your hands in the soil and connect with your community at the Tamox Talom Food Forest! Volunteer days are a fun, hands-on way to learn about regenerative gardening, contribute to a thriving local ecosystem, and share […]
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Want a beautiful new landscape and some help paying for the plants? Join us at Rainbow Gardens to learn how the SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Coupon Program can help eligible SAWS customers save up to $600 while creating a more water-wise yard. We’ll break down the program step-by-step—from how to qualify and apply to preparing your […]
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Discover easy ways to boost your garden’s health and beauty by working with nature, not against it. Learn what a native plant community (NPC) is, the benefits of creating a NPC, and the plant databases that will help you determine which native plants belong together in your NPC. Native plants once established are water thrifty […]
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Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. |
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Do you want to know more about the Native Plants in NW Bexar County? If so, head to Government Canyon for a fairly easy hike (about 1.5 miles round trip) over gentle terrain on the Discovery Trail. Learn about how local geology has contributed to the extensive biodiversity across the region and how the resulting […]
Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While engaged in these activities skills will be learned that can be taken back home or to other communities.
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On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see 30-50 different bird species with Mitchell Lake Audubon Center's 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 […]
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Gardening Volunteers of South Texas provides Gardening Essentials class--a monthly opportunity for Volunteers and interested members of the public to get emerging research and community information to help us build the WaterSaver community! There is no admission charge for this free class, but a voluntary $5 lunch donation is welcome. This class meets at San […]
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From Spanish Colonial acequias to gushing artesian wells, San Antonio has a unique and colorful water history like no place on Earth. Come join us for a presentation by Gregg Eckhardt of San Antonio Water Systems, who will take you on a engaging exploration of San Pedro Springs history. San Pedro Springs is one of […]
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Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. |
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The purposes of this event include appreciating the beauty of our natural area, observing how nature changes through the seasons, and learning about our native and invasive grasses. Presenter Cleve Powell, a NPSOT-SA member and SAWS Conservation Planner, is a self-described plant nerd heavy into collecting, identifying, and propagating natives. With an MS from TCU […]
Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While engaged in these activities skills will be learned that can be taken back home or to other communities.
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Discover how native plants help birds prepare for and complete their remarkable fall journeys! During this guided walk, you'll explore the flowers, fruits, seeds, insects, and shelter that native plants provide for migrating and resident birds. Learn which plants are especially valuable during fall and discover simple ways to create a bird-friendly habitat at home.
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On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see 30-50 different bird species with Mitchell Lake Audubon Center's 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 […]
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What’s on the menu in your garden? Learn how the leaves, flowers, and fruits of native plants in your landscape determine the wildlife you attract. Lee Marlowe , Sustainable Landscape Ecologist of San Antonio River Authority, will highlight some of the best native plants and practices that attract and support a variety of guests in […]
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Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. |
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Bexar Branches Alliance is excited to launch the 2026–2027 season with the Tree Buds Citizen Forester Orientation on Saturday, October 3 at the Wheatly Sports Complex from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Tree Buds is a volunteer-powered program that trains community members to prune and care for young trees in parks and public spaces. With […]
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Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While engaged in these activities skills will be learned that can be taken back home or to other communities.
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Put your wings on and experience monarch butterfly tagging, immersive nature-based Blooming with Birdie activations and education including the NEW! Bizzee BumbleBee, the Monarch Migration Obstacle Course, the Lights Out! Bird City Maze, plant and tree giveaways, hands-on nonprofit activities, live music, food, 50+ education partners and so much more. PARKING UPDATE: This year, joining […]
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