Free online event hosted by Eco Centro 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. Closing the waste loop is critical to becoming more sustainable, and it is super easy to do! Participants will learn about various composting methods that ...
Learn about the native plants that grow along the trails at Phil Hardberger Park, how to include them in your own landscape, and how they benefit wildlife. Free online presentation by Joan Miller of the Native Plant Society of Texas, San Antonio Chapter (NPSOT-SA) and Drake White of the Nectar Bar. Registration
Join us on Facebook for a Live virtual walk to learn about the native plants that grow along the park's trails, how to include them in your own landscape, and how they benefit wildlife. This special event is presented by Joan Miller of the Native Plant Society of Texas, San Antonio Chapter (NPSOT-SA) and Drake White of the Nectar Bar. ...
Note: A computer and internet connection are required for this workshop. Houseplants are becoming more popular than ever and for a good reason. The addition of plants to our interior spaces creates a beautiful ambiance, purifies the air, and simply increases our happiness. Learn how to use Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA), a new and increasingly popular technology used in ...
Note: A computer and internet connection are required for this workshop. Often our yards and communities in San Antonio are designed to move rainwater away from our landscapes, into culverts and drainage ditches, and down swollen creeks and rivers. In this distance learning workshop, Lee Marlowe, Sustainable Landscape Ecologist, San Antonio River Authority, will talk about residential rain gardens and ...
This FREE online workshop is sponsored by Eco Centro. 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. Closing the waste loop is critical to becoming more sustainable, and it is super easy to do! Participants will learn about various composting ...
This is a Zoom meeting of the Native Plant Society - Lindheimer Chapter. Visit the website for details and to join the meeting. Topic: Drawdown: What Individuals and Small Groups Can Do to Fight Climate Change Speaker: Dianne Rahm, Ph.D.
Note: A computer and internet connection are required for this workshop. With the increasing loss of animal habitat, it is more important than ever to transform our residential and commercial landscapes into wildlife-friendly spaces, or wildscapes. An effective wildscape requires more than just flowers. It requires attention to the interconnected relationships that exist among plants, animals, and soil. In this ...
This FREE online workshop is sponsored by Eco Centro. Turn water scarcity into water abundance! Rainwater harvesting can reduce stormwater runoff, lower your water bill and keep your garden green all year long. Join us to learn more about medium to large scale rainwater harvesting for residential and commercial applications. We’ll cover water catchment basics, tanks, filtration, pumps, codes, water ...
Note: A computer and internet connection are required for this workshop. From the well-watered, deep soils of the Blackland Prairie to the thin, rocky, drier environments of the Hill Country, the soils and climate provide distinctive and diverse environments for plants. In this distance learning workshop, Michael Eason, Director of Plant Conservation & Research, San Antonio Botanical Garden, will discuss ...
This will be a Zoom meeting with the Native Plant Society - San Antonio Chapter. Register in advance here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please update your Zoom app to version 5. Topic: A Stroll Through My Yard San Antonio River Authority Landscape Architect Jake Aalfs has created a haven for ...
Food Preservation Series - Online August 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2020 5:30 - 6:30 PM Fee: $20, covers all four parts of the series Registration August 4 - Drying Herbs August 11 - Drying Fruits & Vegetables August 18 - Freezing August 25 - Jerky Each session will be recorded. The participation link will be ...
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ALAMO ORCHID SOCIETY - ANNUAL ORCHID AUCTION August 5, 2020 6:00 - 9:00 PM San Antonio Garden Center
A computer and internet connection are required for this workshop. Without caterpillars there would be no moths or butterflies. To sustain the many beautiful species of butterflies that call Texas home, every stage of these organisms’ lifecycles must be supported in a habitat. In this distance learning workshop, Texas Master Naturalist Gary Poole will provide the tools to support the ...
Most insect species are beneficial to human and natural ecosystems alike, providing essential services such as pollination, pest control, and nutrient cycling. In this distance learning workshop, Jessica looks at lesser-appreciated insect groups—among them syrphid flies, dragonflies, and dung beetles— discussing their biology, roles in ecosystems, and benefits for humans. She will also provide an overview of recent research on ...
This program is a great opportunity to learn about one of our most underappreciated native flora. Bob's presentation will take us on a short trip to teach us about lichens: What are they? How to recognize and identify them, and where they are found. Speaker: Bob Harris, lichen enthusiast and citizen scientist Bob has been interested in, studying, collecting and identifying ...
FREE ADMISSION! Join us for our annual Seminar, hosted by owner and founder of Wildseed Farms, John R. Thomas. Enjoy listening to the expert explain when and how to plant wildflowers successfully in your area. Social distancing required; face coverings required indoors. No reservations are necessary.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 9th Annual Texas Fruit Conference on September 21 and 22, 2020, will be held online, rather than in person. We are committed to providing an easily-accessible, online web conference that will be practical and educational for the diverse Texas fruit growing community’s needs. Tentative Schedule: Session 1 - Monday, September 21, 1:00 to 5:00 ...
A computer and internet connection are required for this San Antonio Botanical Garden workshop. The soils and climate of the Chihuahuan Desert in West Texas provide distinctive and diverse environments for plants and have led to the evolution of particularly drought tolerant species. From the western margins of the Edward’s Plateau to the gypsum basins of the Trans Pecos, very ...
Native Plant Society of Texas - San Antonio September Zoom Meeting: Harvest and Use of Native Seed in the Garden and In Restoration September 22, 2020 7:00 PM – Meeting and program In our Zoom presentation David Mahler will share his experience of harvesting native seeds. In addition to the why, where, when, and how, he will include specifics related ...
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