CANCELLED: Native Landscape Certification Program—Level 1: Introduction to Native Landscapes

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

THE SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AND THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED. This is the  first of a four-part certification program created by the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT). Level 1 covers such topics as: the benefits of including and preserving native plants in landscapes; characteristics that differentiate sustainable and conventional development; local Texas eco-regions ...

CANCELLED: Monarch Fest @ San Antonio Zoo

San Antonio Zoo 3903 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The San Antonio Zoo is again hosting a two-day festival celebrating all things monarchs, milkweed, and migration! Receive free native milkweed and native nectar plant seeds, participate in fun games and crafts, and learn how you can help end the extinction of the monarch butterfly. Monarch Fest Admission included with single day tickets. FREE for ...

CANCELLED: It’s a Buggy World

Shades of Green 334 W Sunset Rd, San Antonio, TX, United States

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SHELTER-IN-PLACE RECOMMENDATIONS, ALL REMAINING SHADES OF GREEN SPRING SATURDAY SEMINARS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. There are lots of bugs out there but few are actually damaging. Come learn how to identify the bad bugs and encourage the good ones! Free Shades of Green  public seminar.  Call Shades of Green Nursery, 210-824-3772, or visit online schedule. Parking can be ...

CANCELLED: Tomatoes 101 & Spring Vegetable Gardening

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

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Tomatoes 101 & Spring Vegetable Gardening 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, March 7, 2020 10:00 - 11:30 AM David loves to share his knowledge and passion of vegetables for the home gardener.  He ...

CANCELLED: How to Grow Roses

Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX, United States

THIS SEMINAR HAS BEEN CANCELLED. How to Grow Roses with Holly Hodgins, Bexar County Master Gardener and Certified Rosarian Hosted by Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX  78250 Saturday, March 28, 2020 10:00 – 11:00 AM Seminar is free but registration is required. 1 BCMG CEU.  Code 001. Holly loves teaching about roses, growing, and showing roses!  We ...

CANCELLED: Learn the Art of Bonsai

The Garden Center 10682 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX, United States

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Learn the Art of Bonsai Ryan Odegaard of the San Antonio Bonsai Society will be at The Garden Center to talk about the art of bonsai.  Learn all about containers, pruning, soil, and how to make and care for your own bonsai out of typical nursery stock at this free seminar. For more information, visit ...

CANCELLED: Butterfly Identification Walking Workshop

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

THE SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AND THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Join naturalist, Jessica Leslie on a walking butterfly workshop in the Old-Fashioned Gardens and on the Texas Native Trail.  Learn to identify resident and migrant butterflies as well as the plants they require for food and reproduction.  Jessica will help participants identify which plants ...

CANCELLED: iNaturalist Workshop

TAMU Agrilife 3355 Cherry Ridge, San Antonio, TX, United States

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Have you ever wanted to be part of a Citizen Science Program?  Did you know that the nature you notice can make a different to science around the world?  We have a way to share what we see in nature through the iNaturalist Program!  Join Texas Nature Tracker Biologist, Craig Hensley, as he teaches us ...

iNaturalist Online Training Webinar (Requires the iNaturalist app)

SPECIAL NOTE: If you participated in the iNaturalist Webinar on Tue, Mar 31 and want to refresh some of the content, or if you are just interested in reviewing the slide content of the presentation, you can access the .pdf version of the Slides HERE. Many Thanks to Craig Hensley and Molly Keck for making the slides available! ********************************************************* NOTE:  ...

NEW! Bexar County Master Gardeners YouTube Channel: Rainwater Harvesting

  The Bexar County Master Gardeners are now on YouTube! Watch classes at home (or on your smartphone)! April Presentation:  Rainwater Harvesting  with Lou Kellogg, Bexar County Advanced Master Gardener - Rainwater Harvesting Click HERE to watch and subscribe to this exciting new gardening resource! NOTE:  BCMGs may earn 1 CEU per year – Code 001 for watching one of ...

BCMG CEU Opportunity

Bexar County Master Gardeners: Earn 1 CEU of the minimum 6 CEUs needed annually for Bexar County Master Gardener recertification by listening to one archived podcast of the WOAI 1200 AM Lawn and Garden Show. Click on the following link to select a podcast of interest to you: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/woai-home-and-garden-show-20474868/ – OR – You can earn 1 CEU (of the minimum ...

Pollinator Citizen Science Project Training (Online)

This live training for our pollinator citizen scientists will include information on the importance of pollinators, how to recognize the different pollinator groups, and how to contribute to the project through our citizen science form.  Citizen scientists will be required to complete a short quiz after viewing the training; the quiz, with unlimited tries, will help ensure that our citizen ...

CANCELLED: Lunch & Learn: Xeriscapes Not Zero-scapes — Guadalupe County MG

The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Cibolo 1142 FM 1103, Cibolo, TX, United States

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 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:  Xeriscapes Not Zero-scapes Speaker:  Marvin Borth, Guadalupe County Master Gardener 1 BCMG CEU - Code 001

CANCELLED: Grow Your Own Cut Flowers

Northeast Community Learning Center 8750 Tesoro Dr, San Antonio, TX, United States

This class is for the flower arranger who wants to grow their own flowers and for the gardener who knows how to grow but wants ideas to fill their house with their harvest.  Your instructor will teach you the best varieties to grow in San Antonio, techniques on soil improvements, and harvesting tips for keeping your flowers fresh longer. Instructor:  ...

CEU Opportunity! Master Gardener On-Line Training

Master Gardener On-Line Training David has approved the following CEU opportunity for Bexar County Master Gardeners. Each module will count for 1 CEU - Code 001. Limit one per month until further notice. https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/training/ NOTE: Participants must complete the quiz and evaluation to receive CEU credit. ONLINE MODULES: Landscape Water Conservation Training Low-Volume Irrigation Training Irrigation System Auditing Training Safe ...

CANCELLED: 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 ...

CANCELLED: Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Amazing Container Gardens

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

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED. FREE and open to the public!  Bring your lunch and join us! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 2020 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn programs will be conducted the 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM, at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208).  The sessions will provide information on ...

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.