Join us as we take you through the various native and pollinator seed mixes and how to create a successful wildflower landscape in your space. Learn how to beautify your garden and create a welcoming space for local wildlife. Wildflowers native to our region can also help with landscape water conservation because they are adapted […]
Join us for a free family event celebrating Día de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead! Face painting, children's arts and crafts, a photo booth, music and food will be available. Hourly demonstrations include sugar skull making, a food demo and altar making. Eco Centro will share ideas and resources for sustainable living, including sustainable urban […]
Discover the the wondrous lives of honeybees and their positive contribution to the environment! Join us for an exciting evening delving into the fascinating world of honeybees! Learn about their intricate social structures, their vital role in pollination with native plants, and how we can help protect these essential pollinators. Get up close and personal […]
In this workshop we will cover the materials needed to start seeds of plants native to south-central Texas, as well as a few techniques to ensure your seeds have the best environment in which to germinate. We will discuss some common mistakes new gardeners make, how to create your own propagation station, and what to […]
Join Eco Centro to explore a wide range of vendors offering sustainable minimal-waste gifts and decorations, participate in interactive workshops, and visit with environmental organizations offering informative presentations on everyday sustainable practices. Let’s make this holiday season a sustainable one—join us at the Green Santa Sustainable Holiday Market on Saturday, December 6 at Eco Centro!
San Antonio Composting Project's Education Director will share best practices for composting on a small, medium or large scale along with the science behind why composting works to amend our soil and how we can speed up the composting process. Hands on activity will be building worm habitats with an option to purchase for a […]
Tackle food waste at home! San Antonio Composting Project's Education Director will share best practices for composting on a small, medium or large scale along with the science behind why composting works to amend our soil and how we can speed up the composting process. Hands on activity will be building worm habitats with an […]
Discover the many great water- and money-saving resources available on the GardenStyle website! There is so much to explore! Kick back and let us navigate through GardenStyle website to locate the WaterSaver coupon/rebate programs and the other numerous helpful and free resources. By the end of the workshop you'll know exactly where to go and […]
Create your own attractive garden using water-saving, native plants! SAWS GardenStyleSA.com programs offer many resources for growing a successful garden in our South Texas climate. Join Eco Centro to learn valuable principles and steps to growing gardens and landscapes that function sustainably with WaterSaver plants. Using appropriate native, water-saving plants will assist you to create a beautiful […]