BCMG Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly meeting of the BCMG Board of Directors. Please contact Lynn Cox at least one day in advance if you would like to observe the meeting.
Monthly meeting of the BCMG Board of Directors. Please contact Lynn Cox at least one day in advance if you would like to observe the meeting.
Explore the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s three Texas Native Trails with Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen of Foraging Texas and learn about the edible, medicinal, and practical uses of Texas Native plants. This workshop incorporates all senses to learn how to properly identify and use useful plants on your own. Merriwether will provide examples of ways he incorporates plants into his family’s ...
DID YOU MISS IT? Here's your chance to catch five informative sessions from our spring Cultivate! Today's Session: Texas Native Ornamental Shrubs REGISTRATION 1 BCMG CEU per Session - Code 001 NOTE: CEU may not be counted if you attended this session on March 5, 2021. For CULTIVATE! Encore questions, visit [email protected] All sessions are SAWS WaterSaver Rewards eligible for ...
Are you looking to cook high quality compost? If so, this workshop is for you. We will take a deep dive into a super effective, time tested method for producing high quality hot compost. We'll get into the process, science, feedstocks, inoculants, "pro tips", and much more in this free workshop. Registration
Beekeeping 101 Online Series April 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2021 6:00 - 7:30 PM Interested in becoming a beekeeper? This Beekeeping 101, 4-part, live online series will help you learn the basics to get started. We'll answer: what do I buy, where do I get bees, where do I put bees, what do I do with them? All the ...
Come see what’s in bloom! Explore the Botanical Garden’s WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist. Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members) Registration deadline is Wednesday, April 14, at ...
April BCMG Seminar and Meeting Thursday, April 15, 2021 1:00 – 3:00 PM Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Topic: Physical and Chemical Properties of Soils The soil is one of our nation's greatest resources, which not many people understand. Travis will be discussing physical and chemical properties and why they are important to all of us who use the ...
APRIL 16-18, 2021 THE ALAMODOME 100 MONTANA ST. SAN ANTONIO, TX 78203 Friday, April 16, 2021 12:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday, April 17, 2021 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Adults $10 Adults (Online) $8 Children Ages 16 & Under FREE More Information and Tickets Hero Day - Friday April 16, 2021 All active Military ...
Learn about resident and migrant birds at the Botanical Garden, their characteristics, requirements for food, nesting, and protection, and the native plants you can use to attract them to your yard. Meet at 9:15 am behind the Admissions kiosk. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Fee:$15 ($13.50, Garden members). Registration deadline is Friday, April 16 at 9:15 A.M. ...
DID YOU MISS IT? Here's your chance to catch five informative sessions from our spring Cultivate! Today's Session: Texas Superstar® Annuals REGISTRATION 1 BCMG CEU per Session - Code 001 NOTE: CEU may not be counted if you attended this session on March 6, 2021. For CULTIVATE! Encore questions, visit [email protected] All sessions are SAWS WaterSaver Rewards eligible for first ...
Come join Gardening Volunteers of South Texas (GVST) as we explore Rainbow Gardens Nursery on Bandera Road. Laura Jarvis (Event Coordinator, Rainbow Gardens) and Karen Stamm (GVST) will discuss in three short videos: “How to Prepare for a Trip to the Nursery” “Your Plants Froze-Now What?” “Native Plants for Your Butterfly Garden” This program is eligible for 1 SAWS Reward ...
Tuesday, March 16 - 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM Garden Webinar Series - Things to Do in The Landscape and Garden at This Time with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Bexar County Join David at this free seminar and learn what needs to be done now to get your garden and landscape ready for spring. Classroom size ...
Participate in Community Science using iNaturalist! Join us to learn about iNaturalist, a comprehensive community science website and app for exploring nature around you while recording your observations of wildlife and plants. Alamo Area Texas Master Naturalist and Native Plant Society of Texas board member Peter Hernandez leads this training to help you get started using iNaturalist both in the ...
For thousands of years Texas plants have been used for sustenance, medicine, and the establishment of the area. As the region and its populations changed, so did the ethnobotany (relationship between people and plants). This seasonally changing tour will explore the Texas Native Trails, exploring the diverse relationships people have had, and still have, with plants in Texas. Instructor: Maeve ...
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar County Master Gardeners offices are closed today.
Join Master Naturalist/Gardener Jessica Leslie and be inspired by all the beautiful and interesting native plants you can use in your home landscaping. Learn how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes, and how to best grow them yourself. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admissions kiosk. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Fee: ...
DID YOU MISS IT? Here's your chance to catch five informative sessions from our spring Cultivate! Today's Session: Shade Gardening REGISTRATION 1 BCMG CEU per Session - Code 001 NOTE: CEU may not be counted if you attended this session on March 6, 2021. For CULTIVATE! Encore questions, visit [email protected] All sessions are SAWS WaterSaver Rewards eligible for first time ...
Get the scoop about the importance and benefits of composting for the kitchen, the garden, and the planet! Learn about the different kinds of composting and how to maintain your soil’s health. Instructor: Betsy Gruy, Co-Founder, Compost Queens Space is limited and face coverings are required. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members). Registration deadline is Monday, April 26 at 10:00 A.M. ...
When land stewards can slow and sink water into the land, this physical process provides a variety of benefits, including reduced erosion, increased soil moisture and plant production, flood mitigation, groundwater replenishment, habitat enhancement, and increasing the flow of spring-fed creeks. Speaker: Daniel Oppenheimer, Land Program Manager with Hill Country Alliance, will discuss simple and advanced examples of site-specific structures ...
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