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 ...

FREE Seminar Series Learn how to successfully grow a wildflower meadow on your home landscape or rural property.  No reservations necessary. Presented by John R. Thomas, Owner and Founder, Wildseed Farms Wildseed Farms has more than 1,000 cultivated acres in Texas and over 200 acres of wildflower fields at its Texas Hill Country headquarters outside of Fredericksburg.

You will Learn~ That ‘xeriscape’ doesn’t mean “all rocks” Why it’s important to create your design before you buy your plants How to work with your property configuration Tips on improving your soil Basics of plant selection, including recommended varieties of native and adapted plants. What you can expect: 4 presentations on xeriscaping, design, improving soil, and plant selection 1-on-1 ...

Come join us this September for the 2019 Fall Youth Garden Educator training class! This training is designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of youth gardening in the classroom and community. If you are interested in starting a gardening program in your school/community or you are looking for ways to enhance your already existing youth garden, do not ...

Learn about how Savannas are ecotones (regions of transition between two biological communities) and are more biologically diverse than either forests or prairies alone.  There will be a short walk around the Savanna on level terrain. Speakers:  Cleveland Powell and Don Kirchoff, Native Prairies Association of Texas Program is free but registration is required.

Come to this FREE workshop and learn how to brine olives and how to ferment other vegetables. For more information, visit https://www.sandyoaks.com/workshops/ or call 210-621-0044.

Brews and Blooms isn’t your typical beer garden!  Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a casual evening of craft brew samplings, food booths, lawn games, and music in a gorgeous garden setting.  Admission to Brews and Blooms is limited, so purchase your tickets early. Premium Admission starts at 6:00 PM General Admission starts at 7:00 PM Tickets $17 ...

Free.  The Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (Comal County) meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM.  Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome.  For more information, visit http://npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/ Topic:  Rainscaping Speaker:  Shannon Brown  

Free.  Meeting open to non-members.  Social time starts 6:30 pm; Program & Meeting starts 7:15 pm.  For more information, go to http://sacxs.org or contact Barbara Schulze at [email protected]. Native Cacti & Succulent Landscapes will be presented by Mary Irish. There will also be a show plant judging conducted by certified SACXS judges. Attention mobile users:  For more information, text 56512 ...

This walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet at 10:00 AM in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building, third Thursday of the month. Explore our WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist.  Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style.  Come see ...

Everyone is welcome, and it’s Free! The Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Meeting will begin at 6:15 PM followed by the speaker at 7:00.  For more information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org or call 830-303-3889. Topic:  Aquaponics Speaker:  Jerry McNulty  

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 ...

Walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet behind the Admissions kiosk.  Tour leaves at 10:00 A.M. Explore the Texas Native Trails of the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes, and what their growing requirements are.  Discover what their cultural ...

Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new adventure!  Natural Area entrance fees apply. Knowledgeable guides discuss the flora, fauna, natural and cultural history of this awesome natural area on this exploration. 8:00 AM – Noon. Length of walk and interpretive topic will vary, depending on the group. Open to all ages; minors must be accompanied ...

The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP), hosted by the Native Plant Society of Texas (San Antonio Chapter), is a series of day-long classes that teaches best practices for native plant landscaping – including wildlife habitat gardening. Level 2 – Planting Design with Native Plants: Understand ecological considerations important to landscape design. Identify cultural considerations impacting landscape design. Learn steps to ...

This walk is free to members or with paid admission, but registration is required. Meet at 9:00 AM in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building. Be sure to view the Garden’s current Birding Checklist. Learn about resident and migrant birds in the San Antonio Botanical Garden, their characteristics, and their requirements for food, nesting, and protection. Bird Walking ...