Join Jewell Cozort, Park Biologist, as she shows how plants adapt to the rigors of our southwestern climate.  Then, walk around the Savanna and adjacent areas to observe some of these adaptations. Presentation is free but registration is required.

Have you ever thought of removing your grass to make more space for herbs, veggies, and beautiful plants?  Join us and explore new landscaping ideas and creative uses of space. Speaker:  Shennandoah Connor, Owner, Green Goddess Designs Seminar is FREE but registration is required. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/ or call 210-680-2394.

Trees represent an enormous asset in any landscape so choosing trees that will work in your soil, light, and climate is very important.  Join author Mary Irish as she discusses trees that are native to our region, their characteristics, and requirements for success.  At the end of the class, Mary will lead a walk in the Garden identifying the trees ...

Learn about Texas native plants while working in the Garden.  We will discuss our natives’ growing requirements, characteristics, ethnobotanical and wildscape uses, and learn to identify them in a naturalistic setting.  Our work will be in the Native Trails areas of the Garden removing invasive plants, repairing trails, and planting new natives. Wear comfortable clothing; tools, snacks, and hydration provided. ...

They’re big, really big.  David Rogers’ Big Bugs stand as tall as 25 feet and have wingspans up to 17 feet wide, and they are coming to the San Antonio Botanical Garden.  For the past 25 years, David Rogers’ Big Bugs exhibition has introduced the public to the world of insects, the role they play in the plant world, and ...

Get ready for the fall garden.  Discover best soil prep practices.  Learn about growing fall vegetables. Uprooted Gardens builds and maintains raised bed gardens, both commercial and residential, around the San Antonio area.  Raised beds and containers are their specialty. Seminar is free but registration is required. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/ or call 210-494-6131.  

They’re big, really big.  David Rogers’ Big Bugs stand as tall as 25 feet and have wingspans up to 17 feet wide, and they are coming to the San Antonio Botanical Garden.  For the past 25 years, David Rogers’ Big Bugs exhibition has introduced the public to the world of insects, the role they play in the plant world, and ...

Free.  The Native Plant Society of Texas-Boerne Chapter meeting begins at 6:30 PM with a Native plant/seed exchange & social time, followed by the Program at 7:00 PM.  For more information, go to https://npsot.org/wp/boerne/ This program will highlight the two pollinating species of bats in Texas and their importance to the plants in the habits where they range.  Several other ...

The San Antonio Garden Center invites you for a plant exchange and social at 9:30 AM and the speaker at 10:00 AM; meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information go to http://sanantoniogardencenter.org or call 210-824-9981. Topic:  Cactus & Succulents in the Landscape Speaker:  Marty Ruona, Landscape Designer

The Alamo Orchid Society is holding its Annual Orchid Auction this evening. There will be over 100 plants, many blooming, for immediate purchase. Everyone is welcome; bring your own box or crate.  Open at 6:30 PM, with auction starting at 7:00.  Cash or check only. The Alamo Orchid Society meets on the first Wednesday of each month.  The social starts ...

This workshop will identify some common plants found in South Texas and will reveal the ethnobotanical uses—culinary, medical, utilitarian, and ceremonial—to which these plants were put.  Participants will tour the South Texas Native Trail to see these plants in a naturalistic setting. Instructor:  Gary Poole, Texas Master Naturalist and member of the Native Plant Society of Texas Fee: $10 ($9 ...

This four-session course was designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certified exam.  This course is also ideal for the citizen who wants to stay safe while improving the health of trees and learn more about the value of trees.  Nonprofessionals are welcome to attend the entire course or other sessions to gain a better understanding of the benefits ...

Learn how the Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources.  Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities.  Join our specially trained docents on a walk to examine these diverse features. Participants meet behind the Admissions kiosk and the walk begins at 10am. Instructor:  Donald Strandberg Walk is free with admission but registration is required. For ...

Wine in the Wetlands is the signature annual fundraising event for Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. The center opens new eyes to nature and often provides the first opportunity many children have to experience the joys of the outdoors and to learn about the importance of caring for and protecting our natural heritage. We are excited to share an evening with ...