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Learn about resident and migrant birds at the Botanical Garden, their characteristics, requirements for food, nesting, and protection, and the native plants you can use to attract them to your yard. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 9:15 AM behind the Admissions kiosk. Fee:$15 ($13.50, Garden members)  Registration deadline is 9:15 AM the day before the ...

Learn how to use the tools botanists use to identify unknown plants:  dichotomous keys, field guides, and online resources.  In this workshop, Eason will discuss the advantages of each tool and model their uses.  Then registrants will have the opportunity to apply these tools in the Garden’s Texas Native Trails. Instructor: Michael Eason, Director of Plant Conservation & Research, San ...

This class is comprised of four sessions of speakers and ends with an optional one-on-one consultation for personalized information (attendees should bring a sketch and/or pictures of their landscape).  Attendees will receive four books that will be utilized throughout the program. Session 1: Planning a landscape. Session 2: Designing a landscape; utilize each area with a cohesive design to fit ...

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 ...

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 12:00-2:00 PM ❖ Winter Supplementation – Understanding my options and how to use them? Dr. Jason Banta, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist - Overton ❖ Stockpiling Grass versus Feeding Hay Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Extension Forage Specialist - Overton Fee:  $15/class    Once registered, a link to the class will be provided. To sign up, RSVP to Chris ...

Create a Frida Kahlo-inspired planter using the cactus and succulent plants Frida loved.  Registrants will learn how to create a cactus soil blend and care tips for their planter.  Then with the expert guidance of Chelsea, registrants will select plants and arrange their own mini Casa Azul. Instructor:  Chelsea Crisler, Gardener, San Antonio Botanical Garden Space is limited. Fee: $55 ...

This house plant course will cover an overview of everything you will need to ensure the health of your house plants, from the selection of material to watering and possible issues that you may come across and their solutions.  Topics covered: history, horticulture therapy, environmental factors, plant selection, media and potting, watering, fertilizing, and problem ID and solutions.  Registrants will ...

Design and implement landscapes that work.  In this FREE workshop, learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems.  A properly designed sustainable landscape should be beautiful and eco-friendly while saving resources and requiring minimal maintenance.  Keep water on your property, reduce localized flooding, manage storm water flows, design for conservation and ...

Invasive species threaten the persistence of native species, ecosystem health, and the services ecosystems provide humans.  In this talk, Dr. Kelly Lyons, Professor of Biology at Trinity University, will discuss her long-term research on invasive species in grasslands and emerging standard best practices for their control, with practical information on specific management approaches.  She will also briefly present her current ...

Participants will learn to identify several different butterflies and their caterpillars as well as the plants that will turn your yard into a butterfly magnet.  You will receive a list of pollinator plants, great pictures, and all the info you will need to get started.  After the class we will have a Q&A and tour the butterfly gardens. Speaker:  Laura ...

There are few better ways to attract birds to your backyard than by incorporating native plants in your landscape.  During this FREE beginner level class, we will discuss the benefits of native plants and their benefits for both birds and people!  You will come away from this presentation with practical suggestions for plants to incorporate into your landscape in San ...

Come prepared to learn all about raised garden beds!  Why is this style of gardening so popular?  What are the benefits to using raised beds?  Is raised bed gardening easier than other types of gardens? Come join us in this unique interactive FREE webinar where you will be able to get your questions answered by our expert, Darinka Hudson, founder ...

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 behind the Admission kiosk. Fee:  $15 ($13.50, Garden members)   Registration deadline is at 10:00 AM ...

Explore our 11–acre Texas Native Trail with Master Naturalists.  Learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, and work in landscapes and what their growing requirements are.  Topics include medicinal uses of native plants as well as their historical and cultural uses, and which are favored by birds, butterflies and other wildlife.  There are more than 250 ...

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 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 Please ...

Laura will be talking about the types of seeds to plant along with the when, where, and how to plant them.  She will also talk about adding specific types of wildflowers to our butterfly gardens. Speaker:  Laura Jarvis, Fee:  $10 Tickets For more information, visit Upcoming Gardening Events and Classes | Rainbow Gardens.

Composting is one of the best ways to reduce our own waste, produce new life for plants, drastically improve soil quality, increase moisture retention, and so much more.  Come join us in this FREE workshop as we cover many different methods for compost, from worms to hot, trench to Takakura.  There is a compost method that is perfect for your ...

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to attend a seminar presented by a noted San Antonio landscaper who will provide all the information you need to plan, develop, and maintain a Butterfly Garden.  Next, you will be able to create your own garden during the breakout session using magnetic boards with various bed shapes and plant material pictures. Instructor:  Gardening ...

This program will give you the butterflies, in a good way! Join Ranger Jessica and Friends of GCSNA volunteer Debi for a family friendly program about helping Monarchs and other pollinators.  Learn some of the things we can do to help conserve the habitats of Monarch butterflies and other pollinators.  10:00AM – 2:00PM.  Monarch life cycle/migration displays, crafts, live Monarchs ...