Tree Buds Citizen Forester Training — Register by Jan 7th

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

If you would like to learn about tree pruning from professional arborists and support the City of San Antonio’s tree planting initiatives, the Tree Buds Citizen Forester training is for you.  As a Tree Buds Citizen Forester, you will be asked to volunteer a total of 12 hours each year to help the city care for recently planted young trees ...

The Rain to Drain Experience — SAWS

If you're interested in learning more about the sources of your drinking water and where it goes "after the flush" join the SAWS Education Team for The Rain to Drain Experience field trip for adults. During this day-long expedition, you'll travel to places few people have ever visited!  You'll explore an Edwards Aquifer recharge cave, experience the inner workings of ...

Fruit Tree Basics

Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery 3920 North Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX, United States

Fruit Tree Basics With David Rodriguez Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Free Seminar hosted by Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery 3920 North Loop 1604, San Antonio, TX 78247 Saturday, January 11, 2020 10:00 - 11:30 AM If you love citrus, you won't want to miss this!  David will cover the basic steps of selecting appropriate fruit trees for your landscape, ...

Lunch & Learn: Seed Saving Basics for Home Gardeners — Guadalupe County MG

Guadalupe County AgriLife Extension 210 East Live Oak, Seguin, TX, United States

Free presentation by the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners.  Attendees are welcome to bring lunch. For further information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org or call the Guadalupe County Service Office at 830-303-3889. Topic:  Seed Saving Basics for Home Gardeners Speaker:  Bill Nodine, Guadalupe County Master Gardeners  

The Fungus Among Us — NPSOT Guadalupe County Chapter Mtg.

St. John Lutheran Church 600 S. Center Street, Marion, TX, United States

Free.  Native Plant Society of Texas, Guadalupe County Chapter Meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome.  There is a plant/seed exchange and greeting at 6:30 PM followed by the program at 7:00 PM. For more information, directions to St John’s Lutheran Church, or membership applications, see the website at http://npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/ They aren’t plants, they aren’t animals, so ...

2020 Beef Cattle Short Course (Register by Friday, Dec 27)

Palo Alto College 1400 W Villaret Blvd, San Antonio, TX, United States

2020 Beef Cattle Short Course, offered at Palo Alto College, will meet in the Ozuna Library on two consecutive Tuesdays, January 7 and 14, 2020.  Registration starts at 5:30 PM and the program begins at 6:30 PM. Fee: $15/session. RSVP by Friday, December 27th to Chris Lambert at 210-631-0400. Make checks payable to: Bexar Ag & Natural Resources Committee and ...

Texas Native Trails Working Workshop

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

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. ...

Aeoniums & A Report on Current Conditions in the Homeland — SA Cactus & Xerophyte Society Mtg.

San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, TX, United States

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]. Topic:  Aeoniums & A Report on Current Conditions in the Homeland SACXS invites you to a virtual presentation on Aeoniums, a fascinating genera of succulents which can be grown in the milder, ...

WaterSaver Walks

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

Explore our WaterSaver Gardens with Master Naturalist Linda Cace.  Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style.  Come see what’s in bloom! Participants meet in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building and the walk begins at 10am. Fee is included with membership or general admission ($12-$9); registration is required. ...

BCMG Board of Directors Meeting

Bexar County Master Gardeners 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Monthly meeting of the BCMG Board of Directors. All members are welcome to observe the meetings; however, in order to accommodate seating, please email the President, Lynn Cox, [email protected], the week before the meeting that you will be attending. Members can request that items be added to the agenda at least five working days prior to the meeting date.  Please ...

BCMG Rodeo Kick-Off Meeting

Bexar County Master Gardeners 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Make plans to join us and bring your favorite Chili, Cornbread, or other dish to share!  Bring your calendar and sign-up for Rodeo Shifts.  Learn about Little Buckaroo Farms where BCMG will be located at the Rodeo, changes to the Rodeo for 2020, the 2020 Rodeo Tomato, and more!  You can also pay your annual dues of $25 (payable by ...

Health Benefits of Gardening and Gardening Safely As We Age — Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Mtg.

Guadalupe County AgriLife Extension 210 East Live Oak, Seguin, TX, United States

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:  Health Benefits of Gardening and Gardening Safely As We Age Speaker:  Joe Urbach, Hays County Master Gardeners 1 CEU.  BCMG Code 001.    

Native Plant Walking Workshop – Third Fridays of the Month

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

Explore our Texas Native Trails 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 and wildscape uses are as well. Participants meet behind the Admissions kiosk and the walk begins at 10am. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System.  Rewards eligible. Guides:  Gary and Nancy ...

Texas Bird Walking Workshop

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

Learn about resident and migrant birds in the San Antonio Botanical Garden, their characteristics, and their requirements for food, water, nesting, and protection. Participants meet at 9:00 A.M. in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building and the walk begins at 9:15 A.M. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System.  Rewards eligible. Fee is included with membership or general admission ...

Fruit Tree Basics Seminar

Fanick’s Garden Center 1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio, TX, United States

Fruit Tree Basics Seminar With Dr. Larry Stein, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Free Seminar hosted by Fanick's Garden Center 1025 Holmgreen Rd, San Antonio, TX 78220 Saturday, January 18, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Dr. Larry Stein, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will demonstrate how to properly select and prune fruit, nut, citrus, and grapes for maximum production.  ...

Roots of Change: Community Gardens and Food Justice

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

Brian Gordon, Food Sovereignty Coordinator at Roots of Change Community Garden, will discuss the struggles of the food justice movement as well as the state of that struggle in San Antonio.  Participants will learn how community gardens can help address the nutritional and social justice needs of our community.  He will also talk about Roots of Change Community Garden and ...

Pollen Trackers Project — NPSOT Lindheimer Chapter Mtg.

GVTC Auditorium 36101 FM 3159, New Braunfels, TX, United States

Free.  The Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (Comal County) meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M.  Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome.  For more information, visit http://npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/ Pollen Trackers is a new citizen science project -- an effort to collect data on when mountain cedar trees (otherwise ...

Texas Native Trails Working Workshop

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

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. ...

Earth-Kind® Fruit Tree Seminar

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

Everyone wants their own orchard!  Learn from the best experts in the area by attending this informative seminar for Backyard Gardeners, School & Community Gardens, Arborists, Green Industry Professionals, and Small Acreage Producers! Space is limited and this class will fill up, so be sure to register early!  No registrations at the door. Fee: $50/person (Includes light breakfast, lunch, & ...

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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.