Events

Attention all ghosts & goblins! Visit the YMCA at O.P. Schnabel Park for a ghoulishly good time at this FREE, safe family fun community event offering a night of “trunk” or treating! Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy your evening at the Y! There will be a costume contest, trunk decorating contest, music, […]

Fergus Garrett, CEO of the Great Dixter Charitable Trust, will talk about the principles of long season gardening. He will touch on long season plants, shape, texture, underplanting and interplanting with bulbs and other plants which are happy to share the same space, as well as the use of self sowers and temporary fillers to […]

Join this engaging lecture led by local entomologist, Molly Keck, to discover the species of spiders in our area, which ones to avoid, and why they matter for a balanced, healthy garden. Are you interested in growing your awareness for arachnids? You’ll leave this informative session with a new understanding for what makes spiders spectacular […]

Join David Rodriguez to learn how to choose the right shade tree for your yard, plant it correctly, and give it the best start for long-term success. We’ll cover proper planting techniques, watering, mulching, and simple maintenance tips that help young trees thrive. Treat your landscape to something that lasts for generations! Fall is one […]

On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see 30-50 different bird species with our 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 last up to […]

Are you ready to scale up from a rain barrel, or want to start harvesting large amounts of rainwater for your home, garden, or both? Turn water scarcity into water abundance. Rainwater harvesting can reduce stormwater runoff, lower your water bill and keep your landscape green all year long. Join us to learn more about […]

Join us at this year’s Solar Fest! Solar Fest is a FREE event and will be located at The Greenline at Brooks! This free, fun, family-friendly festival is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with the community. Enjoy a variety of engaging activities, including learning how to save energy and water, exploring solar power, discovering Electric […]

Celebrate Día del Árbol: Texas Arbor Day Celebration at Mission Marquee Plaza (3100 Roosevelt Ave) on Saturday, November 14 from 9 a.m. – noon. This free event celebrates San Antonio’s urban forest with interactive demonstrations, crafts, shows, nature activities, and tree care resources and info. Over 1,000 1-gallon trees will be given away while supplies […]

The sixth annual SA Veterans Day at Hemisfair will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This free, family-friendly event honors the veterans of today and tomorrow with a day of appreciation, unity, and gratitude in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Throughout the afternoon, guests can enjoy live music, […]

Discover how to enhance your landscape with beautiful, sustainable ornamental shrubs native to Texas, saving water, time and frustration! Visit Eco Centro on November 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Central Time) for an engaging in-person event, presented by Danie Aldana, Bexar County Master Naturalist, focused on Texas native ornamental shrubs. Discover how to enhance your […]