THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Surprise yourself as you make an incredible hanging basket for your home and learn tips to make and care for baskets of all sizes, sun or shade.  Join the fun and bring a friend! Instructor: Laura Jarvis, CLT Laura has been in the green industry since the 70s and learned the art of basket making ...

CANCELLED THE SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The soils and climate of South Texas provide distinctive and diverse environments for plants in our state.  From the coast to the Valley to the brushlands, very different conditions lead to the diversity of the South Texas flora.  Many of these species are also at risk due to, primarily, ...

April 22, 2020, marks 50 years of Earth Day! The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action.  The enormous challenge — but also the vast opportunities — of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary.  Climate change represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity and the life-support ...

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/ Topic:  Soil, Amendments and Fertilizer Speaker:  Mark de Kiewiet

CANCELLED THE SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. It can be challenging to identify flora and fauna when exploring the natural world.  Fortunately, there are effective technologies available to improve your observation skills.  Biologist, Craig Hensley will teach you how to use the citizen science computer and smartphone app iNaturalist in preparation for the City Nature Challenge, ...

Note: A computer and an internet connection are required to take this workshop. It can be challenging to identify flora and fauna when exploring the natural world.  Fortunately, there are effective technologies available to improve your observation skills.  Instructor Craig Hensley, naturalist and Texas Nature Trackers biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, will teach you how to use the ...

THIS EVENT AT MITCHELL LAKE AUDUBON CENTER HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The iNaturalist City Nature Challenge will still take place April 24-27, 2020. BioBlitz!  Help San Antonio win the City Nature Challenge Participate in the City Nature Challenge with the Mitchell Lake area Bio Blitz!  Walk our trails and document all the nature you see with your smartphone.  Pick an area ...

CANCELLED THE SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Texas has over 700 species of native bees representing almost one-fifth of all the species found in the United States. Join entomologist, Jessica Beckham, to learn about the biology and ecology of native bees, the role they play in maintaining healthy ecosystems, their importance as pollinators, and what we ...

Free Program --- Donations Welcomed Discover how you might alter your home for more sustainable living.  Consider home systems and landscaping options to reduce your consumption rates.  Are you interested in becoming a more sustainable citizen?  Our speakers will discuss how they evaluated their property and implemented energy-saving strategies. Speakers:  Alan Montemayor and Cheryl Hamilton Mr. Montemayor is a native ...

Note: A computer and an internet connection are required to take this workshop. The soils and climate of South Texas provide distinctive and diverse environments for plants in our state.  From the coast to the Valley to the brushlands, very different conditions lead to the diversity of the South Texas flora.  Many of these species are also at risk due ...