Public Event

Don Kirchoff, of Kirchoff Family Farm LLC, will describe how he is restoring a black land farm to a tall grass black land prairie with his siblings, many volunteers, advice from experts, and financial assistance from conservation advocates. This is a Zoom meeting. Registration - limited to 100 participants After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about ...

For thousands of years Texas plants have been used for sustenance, medicine, and the establishment of the area.  As the region and its populations changed, so did the ethnobotany (relationship between people and plants).  This seasonally changing tour will explore the Texas Native Trails, exploring the diverse relationships people have had, and still have, with plants in Texas. Instructor:  Maeve ...

Chat with Green Aggies, a team of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists and agents, will be hosting an emergency webinar session at 4:00 PM today to address questions and concerns related to recovering turfgrass and plants in urban landscapes and gardens following the winter storm. The program is geared toward urban landscapes, but all are welcome to join.  The information ...

Learn about resident and migrant birds at the Botanical Garden, their characteristics, and their requirements for food, nesting, and protection. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 9:15 AM behind the Admissions kiosk. Fee:  $15 ($13.50, Garden members) Registration 

Are you new to San Antonio or new to planting with natives?  This workshop will highlight five easy to grow, easy to find, beautiful, useful, and/or edible Texas Native plants that you can use to start planting with natives at home, whether on a yard or patio.  Topics will include: importance of natives, tips, and other useful resources.  The workshop ...

Learn how the Botanical Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources.  Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities.  Join a specially trained docent on a walk to examine these diverse features. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk. Fee:  $15 ($13.50, Garden members)  Registration deadline is ...

Warmer temperatures are on their way and this means the arrival of the spring gardening season.  Discover a wide variety of native plants, succulents, grasses and pollinator-friendly plants during the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Spring Break Plant Sale, March 6 – 7. The plant sale follows all COVID-19 visitor guidelines; ticket reservations are required to shop during 30-minute time slots.  The ...

Water Garden Gems offers seminars on the first Saturday of the month at 9:30 AM in our upstairs conference room. This seminar covers every aspect of pond construction, from general design and excavation techniques to specific pump and filter advice!  Bring your questions–we’ll be happy to answer them! Fee:  $20 Call 210-659-5841 to reserve your spot and be sure to ...

Explore our 11 – acre Texas Native Trails with a Master Naturalist.  Learn how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes, and what their growing requirements are.  Topics include cultural uses of native plants as well as which are favored by birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.  There are more than 250 plant species in the Botanical ...

This year’s event will be a four-day virtual extravaganza, March 10-13.  You read that right: four days worth of expert gardening and landscape care, all while saving water!  You may not even miss the in-person version.  (OK maybe you will, but it still promises to be a world-class gardening event!) Here’s a wee sample of what you can look forward ...

Join us in celebrating Spring Blooms with SAWS! There are few better ways to attract birds to your backyard than by incorporating native plants in your landscape.  Join the staff of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center for an introduction to high value native plants for birds in San Antonio.  During this beginner level class, we will discuss the benefits of native ...

Gardening is one of the most exciting and rewarding lifestyle changes one can implement.  But where do you start?  There is so much to know and learn. In this free, virtual workshop we will will start with the basics.  Learn about the most common types of gardens, soil types, amendments, and we will answer as many questions as possible. Registration ...

Native Landscape For Birds: Companion Class For NLCP March 13, 2021 9:00 am – 4:00 pm The class is an online presentation on Zoom. The day-long class will include live Zoom presentations and a narrated, virtual plant walk to help in identification. Learn about the importance of birds and Texas’ role in bird migration. Understand the relationship between birds and ...

Wicking beds are a water-efficient gardening technique developed in Australia.  They are, in essence, self-watering gardens.  This presentation will briefly explain the history and science of wicking beds and then go through the steps of constructing your own wicking bed. Speaker:  Stuart Birnbaum Free and open to the public but registration is required for this Zoom presentation. Registration For more ...

Come see what’s in bloom!  Explore the Botanical Garden’s WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist.  Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk. Fee:  $15 ($13.50, Garden members)  Registration deadline is Wednesday, March 17, at ...

2021 Annual Plant Sale ~ One Day Only! San Antonio Garden Center Saturday, March 20 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Free Admission and Parking Sales-Tax Free All Day Please Wear Your Mask! Bring wagon, cart or boxes to carry your plants. We will not have grocery shopping carts this year. Plants on Sale Geraniums – Herbs – Daylilies Perennials – ...

A computer and internet connection are required to take this workshop. Healthy plants start with healthy soil!  Learn how to maintain your soil’s health and why it’s so important.  Learn how the symbiosis in healthy soil can save your garden, and the planet! Instructor:  Betsy Gruy, Co-Founder, Compost Queens Fee:  $10 deposit, refundable upon completion of the post-workshop survey. Registration ...

Plant-Animal Interactions in the Fossil Record Insects have been feeding on plants for over 400 million years and these ecological interactions are quite common in the fossil record.  By measuring the diversity of insect damage on ancient plants, we can better understand how plants and their insect culprits have changed through time and in response to changes in climate and ...