Composting Basics by Eco Centro – Online Workshop

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 ...

How to Wildscape: Landscape Design for Wildlife – Distance Learning

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 ...

Rainwater Harvesting by Eco Centro – Online Workshop

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 ...

Intriguing Plants of Central Texas and the Edward’s Plateau – Distance Learning

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 ...

A Stroll Through My Yard – NPSOT-San Antonio Chap. Mtg.

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 Presentation

        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 ...

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Caterpillar Gardening Is Butterfly Gardening – Distance Learning

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 ...

Insects: You’ll Miss Them When They’re Gone – Distance Learning

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 ...

The Lichens Among Us – NPSOT San Antonio Mtg. (Zoom)

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 ...

Fall Planting Days Kick-Off

Wildseed Farms 100 Legacy Drive, Fredericksburg, TX, United States

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. 

9th Annual Texas Fruit Conference (Online) – Registration is now open

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 ...

Intriguing Plants of the Chihuahuan Desert in Texas – Distance Learning

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 ...

Harvest and Use of Native Seed in the Garden and in Restoration – NPSOT-SA Zoom Mtg.

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 ...

The Emerald Ash Borer and the Ash Apocalypse – Distance Learning

A computer and internet connection are required for this San Antonio Botanical Garden workshop. If you live in one of San Antonio’s mid-century neighborhoods, chances are you or your neighbors have some old, huge Arizona Ash trees.  The Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive beetle from Asia, is already in Texas and will ultimately kill almost every ash tree in the ...

Terrarium Gardening – Online

NEISD Community Education Home & Garden Do you love plants, but not the Texas heat?  How about indoor gardening with a terrarium?  Terrariums are easy to design, require little maintenance and are a great way to incorporate plants into any home decor.  In this class, you will build a tabletop garden inspired by your own imagination.  You will learn the ...

Native Landscape For Birds: Companion Class For NLCP

All Fall 2020 Native Landscape Certification Program classes will be offered live online. Native Landscapes for Birds is a Companion Class to the Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP).  There is no prerequisite for the class. 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 ...

Native Milkweeds and their Propagation – Distance Learning

A computer and internet connection are required for this San Antonio Botanical Garden workshop. Add some plant diversity to your gardens!  Native milkweeds are critical in the life cycle of Monarch butterflies and are important to the broader ecology of Central Texas. Join Cleve Powell in this distance learning class and learn about the appearance, characteristics, ecology, and propagation techniques ...

SABOT Sustainability Walk

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Learn how the Botanical Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources.  Its infrastructure, architecture and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities.  Join specially trained docents on a walk to examine these diverse features. Face coverings are required. Fee: Included with paid admission ($15-12) and membership admission Space is limited. Registration  WaterSaver Rewards Eligible

Color codes for the calendar are as follows:

  • Orange: These are events for BCMG members only.
  • Blue: These are public events for which BCMG members can also receive CEU credit.
  • Green: These are events that are open to the general public.