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

NLCP Level 1 Class: Introduction To Native Landscapes

All Fall 2020 Native Landscape Certification Program classes will be offered live online. The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) is a four level certification program developed by the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) that teaches the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Level 1 Class: Introduction To Native Landscapes Learn the value of including and preserving ...

SABOT Native Plant Walking Workshop

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

Explore the Botanical Garden’s 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 ...

NPSOT Fall 2020 Native Plant Sale – Online

THE NPSOT FALL 2020 NATIVE PLANT SALE IS ONLINE! Order online:  October 5 & 6, 2020 Oct 5, 12:01 AM - Oct 6, 11:59 PM No-contact curbside pick-up:  Saturday, October 10 William R. Sinkin Eco Centro, 1802 N. Main Ave. 78212 (Your pick-up time will be assigned at purchase.) Ordering details & inventory  NPSOT members get 10% discount:  Join before ...

SABOT WaterSaver Walk

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

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. Face coverings are required. Fee: Included with paid admission ($15-12) and membership admission Space is limited. Registration  WaterSaver Rewards Eligible

28th Annual Herb Market

Pearl Brewery 303 Pearl Parkway, Suite 300, San Antonio, TX, United States

28th Annual Herb Market Celebrating "Rubus" - Herb of the Year 2020 Raspberries, Blackberries, Boysenberries, et al... Saturday October 17, 2020 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pearl Brewery 303 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215 Feature Presentation 12:00 - 1:00 PM Celebrity Chef using Herb of the Year Recipes Each year on the third Saturday of October we bring you ...

SABOT Texas Bird Walking Workshop

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

Learn about resident and migrant birds in the San Antonio Botanical Garden, their characteristics, and their requirements for food, nesting, and protection. Face coverings are required. Fee: Included with paid admission ($15-12) and membership admission Space is limited. Registration  WaterSaver Rewards Eligible

Right Plant in the Right Place – Online Learning

Gardening Volunteers of South Texas presents this online learning experience.  General water conservation principles will be discussed.  Plant Selection will be highlighted with individual pictures of plants shown in various landscapes of homes.  Focus will be on: Identifying amount of sun in given area (i.e. morning or afternoon sun or shade) Determining if a plant is an annual or a ...

Composting Basics – Online Learning

This is a free workshop offered 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 ...

Family Fairy Gardening – Online via Zoom

NEISD Community Education Home & Garden Grownups, grab your little ones (ages 5+) and get them ready for an evening of fairy gardening!  Adults and kids alike will have fun customizing their fairy gardens by using their imaginations. You will need a container (10x10x4 is best) or you can purchase one from the instructor!  Marianne Rodriguez owns Whimsical Fairy Gardens ...

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.