Scarecrow Trail Exhibit at the San Antonio Botanical Garden September 28 to November 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Be sure to check out the Bexar County Master Gardeners "It's Planting Thyme" scarecrow! Dispersed throughout the Botanical Garden, visitors will be treated to scarecrows created by community organizations and partners.  This artistic exhibit highlights creative and fun interpretations of ...

Fee:  $35 for each class or $100 for all three, which includes fresh flowers, greenery, and containers to take home a finished project from each class.  Enrollment is limited so sign up now! Tuesday, October 1 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM Deborah Gonzales, Oakleaf Florists Fall for Floral Designs Tuesday, October 15 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM Adrianna Pedraza, Floral ...

Free.  The Native Plant Society of Texas-Boerne Chapter meeting begins at 6:30 PM with a native plant/seed exchange & social time, followed by the program at 7:00 PM.  For more information, go to https://npsot.org/wp/boerne/ Topic:  Big-Tooth Maples in Central Texas Speaker:  Dr. O. W. "Bill" Van Auken, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Biology, UTSA  

Learn about Texas native plants while working in the Garden.  We will discuss our natives’ growing requirements, characteristics, ethnobotanical and wildscape uses and learn to identify them in a naturalistic setting.  Our work will be in the Native Trails areas of the Garden removing invasive plants, repairing trails, and planting new natives.  Wear comfortable clothing; tools, snacks, and hydration provided. ...

The San Antonio Garden Center invites you for a plant exchange and social at 9:30 AM and the speaker at 10:00 AM; meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information go to http://sanantoniogardencenter.org or call 210-824-9981. Learn how to combine the colors and textures of fall in modern floral design trends. Speaker:  Adrianna Pedraza, Owner, Floral Elegance

The Alamo Orchid Society meets on the first Wednesday of each month.  The social starts at 6:30 PM with the meeting beginning at 7:00.  For more information, visit https://sanantonioalamoorchidsociety.com/ Topic:  Orchids Are Hard to Grow This program will include general tips, how to grow orchids in cypress mulch, virus prevention, and more. Speaker:  Steve Arthur, Owner Steve Arthur Orchids, Graniteville, ...

This four-session course was designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certified exam.  This course is also ideal for the citizen who wants to stay safe while improving the health of trees and learn more about the value of trees.  Nonprofessionals are welcome to attend the entire course or other sessions to gain a better understanding of the benefits ...

Learn how the Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources.  Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities.  Join our specially trained docents on a walk to examine these diverse features. Participants meet behind the Admissions kiosk and the walk begins at 10:00 A.M. Instructor: Donald Strandberg Walk is free with admission but registration is required. ...

In this workshop, you will learn how to convert a traditional landscape into a watersaver landscape.  Instructors will go over what types of plants work well in our South Texas climate, efficient irrigation designs, and thematic planting area techniques.  Bring photos or a simple sketch of your yard or an area that you want to design and receive one–on–one consultation.  ...

Patty Leslie Pasztor, Texas Master Naturalist and author, will lead this walk identifying butterflies and nectar-producing plants in the park.  Later, observations will be posted on the iNaturalist or Instagram websites. Walk is free but registration is required. For more information, visit https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar

The South Texas climate is one of extremes and our native plants have developed characteristics that allow them to survive and even flourish under these conditions.  Join author Mary Irish as she explains how native plants have evolved to deal with our climate and what these specific adaptations look like.  She will then lead a walk in the Garden to ...

Walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet behind the Admissions kiosk.  Tour leaves at 10:00 A.M. Explore the Texas Native Trails of the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes, and what their growing requirements are.  Discover what their cultural ...

Come and learn from the expert when and how to plant wildflowers successfully in your area. Speaker:  John R. Thomas, Founder/Owner, Wildseed Farms, Fredericksburg, TX Seminar is FREE but registration is required. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/ or call 210-680-5734.

Make wildflower seed bombs as gifts or to distribute later in gardens, parks, roadsides, or even private property (with permission, of course).  What better way to help our pollinators than planting the wildflowers they need to survive.  Come on out, get your hands dirty, and have some fun! Workshop follows the "Secrets to a Successful Wildflower Meadow" seminar at 10:00 ...

It can be challenging for any of us to know exactly what we’re looking at when we explore the flora and fauna of the natural world.  Fortunately, there are some powerful technologies available to help us improve our understanding.  Join biologist Craig Hensley and learn how to use the citizen science computer and smartphone app iNaturalist.  After the classroom portion, ...

Free.  Native Plant Society of Texas, Guadalupe County Chapter Meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome.  There is a plant/seed exchange and greeting at 6:30 PM followed by the program at 7:00 PM. For more information, directions to St John’s Lutheran Church, or membership applications, see the website at http://npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/ This presentation will describe the most challenging ...

Learn about Texas native plants while working in the Garden.  We will discuss our natives’ growing requirements, characteristics, ethnobotanical and wildscape uses and learn to identify them in a naturalistic setting.  Our work will be in the Native Trails areas of the Garden removing invasive plants, repairing trails, and planting new natives.  Wear comfortable clothing; tools, snacks, and hydration provided. ...

Monthly meetings of the San Antonio Herb Society, free and open to the public, begin with a pot luck social 6:30 to 7:00 P.M.  Meeting starts at 7:00 P.M.  For more information, contact Vicki Jamvold. Topic:  Benefits of Hemp and CBD Hemp and CBD have had a major rise in popularity, but how much do you know about this cannabis ...

Our annual Fall Festival is a fun day out for the whole family with free activities for the kids and food, vendors, and in-store sales and promotions. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/ or call 210-680-2394.

This is a hands-on workshop to learn how to make a rustic olive bread. For more information, visit https://www.sandyoaks.com/workshops/ or call 210-621-0044.

This 90-minute workshop and tour ($10 that includes your entry fee to the entire garden) will describe 22 plants that thrive in San Antonio and provide nectar or larvae for butterflies and other pollinators.  You’ll see many of these plants up close in a garden setting and some will be offered for sale. Presenters will be noted landscapers Charles Bartlett ...

San Antonio Rose Society meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information, visit http://www.sarosesociety.org. A frequently asked question among our members is, “What other plants go well with roses in my beds?”  Since an expert on the subject may not always be around, we have decided to use the expertise of our members, many of whom do ...

Free.  The Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (Comal County) meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M.  Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome.  For more information, visit http://npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/ Topic:  Birding in the Winter Speaker:  Holly Platz

Entomophagy, the consumption of insects as food, is a very long-standing human activity.  Due to environmental degradation and an uneven worldwide distribution of protein sources, it is also a very contemporary human activity.  Join Ryan Lassiter of Aspire Foods as he delves into this history and its modern variant.  He will discuss the importance of entomophagy today and the processes ...

Free.  Meeting open to non-members.  Social time starts 6:30 pm; Program & Meeting starts 7:15 pm.  For more information, go to http://sacxs.org or contact Barbara Schulze at [email protected]. This presentation will explain the steps for selecting and staging a nice plant and transforming it into a real head-turner.  Our presenters will walk you through the official SACXS judging scorecard and ...

This walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet at 10:00 AM in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building, third Thursday of the month. Explore our WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist.  Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style.  Come see ...

Everyone is welcome, and it’s Free! The Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Meeting will begin at 6:15 PM followed by the speaker at 7:00.  For more information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org or call 830-303-3889. Topic:  Creating a Hummingbird Hot Spot Speaker:  Kathleen Scott

Walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet behind the Admissions kiosk. Tour leaves at 10:00 A.M. Explore the Texas Native Trails of the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes, and what their growing requirements are.  Discover what their cultural ...

Monarchs are imperiled, and they face further challenges from infectious diseases including from a protozoan parasite called OE (Ophryocystis elektroscirrha), which affects monarch flight and survival.  Re-wilding our American landscapes with native milkweeds and other plants can help monarchs rebound and keep parasites at bay.  Come and learn how native versus tropical milkweeds affect monarch health and migration, how to ...

If you're interested in learning more about the source of your drinking water and where it goes, well, "after the flush," join SAWS Education for The Rain to Drain Experience field trip for adults.  During this day-long expedition, you will explore an Edwards Aquifer recharge cave, experience the inner workings of a SAWS water production facility, and tour a water recycling plant.  The field ...

NOTE NEW START TIME: 8:30 AM Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new adventure!  Natural Area entrance fees apply. Knowledgeable guides discuss the flora, fauna, natural and cultural history of this awesome natural area on this exploration. 8:30 AM – Noon. Length of walk and interpretive topic will vary, depending on the group. Open to ...

This walk is free to members or with paid admission, but registration is required. Meet at 9:00 AM in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building. Be sure to view the Garden’s current Birding Checklist. Learn about resident and migrant birds in the San Antonio Botanical Garden, their characteristics, and their requirements for food, nesting, and protection. Bird Walking ...

Heavenly Herbs!  Join us October 19 for the 28th Annual Herb Market at Pearl Farmers Market - San Antonio, TX. The Herb of the Year is Agastache Foeniculum - Giant Blue Hyssop. Stroll through Farmers Market vendors and booths for herbs and gifts.  Local chef Rebel Mariposa of La Botanica will be cooking up something special during our Feature Presentation, ...

Chapter meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of the month except August, November, and December.  They are free and open to the public.  So come join us! Join us for a discussion about the Unified Development Code of San Antonio and what our organization and individuals can do to increase the presence and protection of native plants in our community. ...

Learn about Texas native plants while working in the Garden.  We will discuss our natives’ growing requirements, characteristics, ethnobotanical and wildscape uses and learn to identify them in a naturalistic setting.  Our work will be in the Native Trails areas of the Garden removing invasive plants, repairing trails, and planting new natives.  Wear comfortable clothing; tools, snacks, and hydration provided. ...

If you yearn for the delicate blend of creative color and flowing forms often found in quaint English cottage gardens in your Texas landscape then you are in luck!  By working the soil and using Texas natives and other well-adapted water savers, you can have the garden you’ve always dreamed of.  In this course, you will be introduced to an ...

Fee: $35.  A $30 supply fee, payable to the instructor at the beginning of class, covers all materials for one fairy garden.  NEISD class meets in Rm. 105. Register here. Topic: Family Fairy Gardening Grownups, grab your little ones (ages 5-12) and bring them to an afternoon of fairy gardening!  Adults and kids alike will have fun choosing their container, ...

BOOtanica, sponsored by H-E-B, celebrates the fall season at the Garden with a variety of hands-on activities for the whole family.  Included with general admission.  Members enjoy this event for free.  Thanks to H-E-B, from 10am-2pm, BOOtanica Guests will receive $2 off admission. Activities: Trick-or-Treating Stations Trick-or-Treat Bag Decorating Make a Natural Bug Big Bugs Scavenger Hunt Scarecrow Contest: Get ...

Come join us for this incredible day as we learn more about the Monarch and other butterflies.  You will learn how to tag, release, and track Monarchs, along with some pointers on how to raise butterflies. Speaker:  Drake White, certified Texas Master Naturalist, designer and project manager for the Butterfly Learning Center at Phil Hardberger Park For more information, visit ...

This is a hands-on workshop to learn to make your own oil and vinegar infusion for holiday gifts. For more information, visit https://www.sandyoaks.com/workshops/ or call 210-621-0044.

Identifying Texas plants doesn’t have to involve looking through hundreds of plant photographs trying to find the right one.  Come and learn how to use the tools botanists use to identify unknown plants: dichotomous keys, field guides, and online resources.  Michael will discuss the advantages of each tool and model their use.  There will be hands-on activities in class where ...

Moonlight in the Garden of Good and Evil -- a 21-and-up Halloween event -- an evening of entertainment, games, haunted lake, and general admission to the San Antonio Botanical Garden!  Costumes (no over-the-face masks) are encouraged! Fee: $30, members/ $35, non-members Tickets

Learn about Texas native plants while working in the Garden.  We will discuss our natives’ growing requirements, characteristics, ethnobotanical and wildscape uses, and learn to identify them in a naturalistic setting.  Our work will be in the Native Trails areas of the Garden removing invasive plants, repairing trails, and planting new natives.  Wear comfortable clothing; tools, snacks, and hydration provided. ...

Scarecrow Trail Exhibit at the San Antonio Botanical Garden September 28 to November 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Be sure to check out the Bexar County Master Gardeners "It's Planting Thyme" scarecrow! Dispersed throughout the Botanical Garden, visitors will be treated to scarecrows created by community organizations and partners.  This artistic exhibit highlights creative and fun interpretations of ...

Learn how the Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources.  Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities.  Join our specially trained docents on a walk to examine these diverse features. Participants meet behind the Admissions kiosk and the walk begins at 10:00 A.M. Instructor: Donald Strandberg Walk is free with admission but registration is required. ...

Join us to celebrate San Antonio trees and nature at this free, family-friendly event with activities, presentations, crafts, and tree climbers.

Walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet behind the Admissions kiosk.  Tour leaves at 10:00 A.M. Explore the Texas Native Trails of the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes, and what their growing requirements are.  Discover what their cultural ...