Green Spaces Alliance

Join Green Spaces Alliance for a volunteer day at High Country Community Garden! We’ll kick things off with a discussion on the importance of native planting in community gardens in Texas. Native plants play a crucial role in conserving water, supporting pollinators, and maintaining the health of our local ecosystems—all while keeping gardens vibrant and […]

Join Green Spaces Alliance for a volunteer day and discussion on the importance of soil health in raised garden beds. Good soil, with amendments like mulch and compost, is vital for conserving water and supporting healthy plant growth. Then we’ll dive right in with some hands-on work! Together, we’ll be revamping several raised beds from […]

Join us at the Terrill Heights Community Garden for a hands-on Native Plant Demonstration & Garden Workday featuring guest educator Shannon Grace! This community event is designed to promote the beauty, resilience, and importance of native plants while helping support one of our local neighborhood gardens. Shannon Grace — founder of Texas Bean Freak and […]

Join Green Spaces Alliance for a cozy afternoon of community, culture, and seed stewardship at our Heirloom Seed Saving Workshop & Holiday Potluck! Learn the art of saving seeds from your garden to carry into next season — preserving flavor, history, and resilience in every harvest. This workshop will be co-led by Shannon Grace, founder […]

You may have heard that plants native to central Texas thrive in poor soils. But just like any other part of your garden, healthy soils are key to growing a sustainable and resilient native landscape. Join Green Spaces Alliance, Alamo Area Master Naturalists, and the Centennial Community Garden to learn why soil health matters for […]

Join Green Spaces Alliance for an interactive introduction to community gardening and the foundations of healthy soil. This workshop will explore how community gardens bring neighbors together while improving food access, environmental stewardship, and local resilience. Participants will learn the basics of soil health, composting, and sustainable gardening practices that support strong plants and thriving […]

Join Green Spaces Alliance at Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve as we begin the first planting phase of the Memorial Grove. Together, we’ll plant native and endangered species, increase biodiversity, and help create a contemplative garden space. This workday will focus on establishing the foundation of the Memorial Grove—an intentional space that serves both people and […]

Join Green Spaces Alliance to plant our second tiny forest at SAY Sí! One year after the establishment of our inaugural micro forest at Promesa Academy, we're planting a second one in the heart of San Antonio's west side. Based on research by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, tiny forests are compact plantings that mimic regional […]

Ready to kick off the spring season? Join us for a relaxing and educational nature hike led by the Alamo Area Master Naturalists at Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve. Together, we’ll observe the fresh growth of spring emerging—beautiful wildflowers blooming and wildlife buzzing all around us. Along the way, we’ll explore how Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve […]