Join Green Spaces Alliance and partners to learn about the importance of establishing habitat for pollinators. You will also get to help plant a demonstration garden of native pollinator plants around the outdoor classroom and create pollinator puddling stations around the preserve. We’ll also have nature and art activities, and face painting!
This is a hands-on workshop for the entire family. Participants will learn how to build wicking tanks that include a mini-aquifer feature that will keep plants nourished while reducing water waste. Wicking tanks require less frequent watering which is great for our hot South Texas climate. The consistent moisture is less stressful for plants' roots, […]
Learn the basics of trail building while helping improve the Mail Trail! Volunteers will help widen the first 0.05 miles of the trail to improve accessibility for everyone. Together, we’ll clear brush and vegetation with intention, then mulch the trail to create the first layer of a flat trail surface. Participants of this workshop will […]
San Antonio is famous for its hot, dry summers. How can you plant a garden that thrives even in challenging conditions? Meet the seasonal stars of summer in this hands-on workshop at Woodlawn Lake Centennial Garden! Participants will explore summer color in the garden with a fun scavenger hunt. Then, learn how to care for […]
Discover the delights of fruit trees with Green Spaces Alliance and certified arborist Zsiggy Nyiri (Knotty By Nature Tree Care)! This highly interactive workshop will show you how to care […]
Did you know that one in every three bites of food you eat is made possible by pollinators? Our beloved bees, butterflies, and birds play an important role in our ecosystem, but they need our help to keep doing their job. Join Green Spaces Alliance to learn how you can show your love for pollinators […]
It may be toasty outside, but don't let the heat scare you - take inspiration from it instead! Summer is the perfect time to prep for cooler weather. Join Green Spaces Alliance for the first installment of our two-part fall garden planning series: "Heat & Drought Resistant Plants." Participants will discover some of San Antonio's […]
One in every three bites of food you eat is made possible by pollinators. But our beloved bees, butterflies, and birds need our help to keep doing their job. Join Green Spaces Alliance to learn how you can show your love for pollinators at home with a workshop and garden volunteer day! This will be […]
The fall planting season is almost here – are YOU ready? Seeds and propagated plants need extra time to grow before they’re ready to go in the ground! Join the Green Spaces Alliance for the second installment of our two-part fall garden-planning series: “Seed Starting & Plant Propagation.” Participants will learn about two common ways […]
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 […]
Discover the wonders of earth science at Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve (BONP)! Join Green Spaces Alliance for an engaging experience where you can learn about the underground ecosystems and how caves form in the Edwards Plateau. Learn about the unique life that exists within these hidden wonders and explore the vital connections between caves and […]
Are you interested in leveling up your water-wise gardening skills but not sure where to start? Join Green Spaces Alliance for a hands-on morning at Phil Hardberger Park Gardens, where you’ll learn how to propagate and maintain the tough, water-wise plants that make South Texas landscapes thrive. The day will start with a succulent garden […]