Dr. Floyd Waller from the Native Plant Society leads the group along the park trails, identifying and discussing a plethora of wildflowers enjoying the spring sun. Come learn with this accomplished local expert. This 1.5 mile walk will be slow-paced and on flat terrain. Meet in the patio area of the PHP Urban Ecology Center in the west side of ...
The Caminada de Fiesta is a European style volksmarch consisting of a 10 KM (6 mile) walk along the nature trails and roads of the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. A shorter distance of 5 KM (3 miles) is also available. The trails are entirely within the Center and pass numerous bird watching areas. The trail has no hills and the ...
The Spring 2019 “Bexar Roots” Native Plant Sale is sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas and the San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department. The sale plants and information tables will be at the north end of the parking lot in front of the restroom and office facilities. Over 100 species of Texas native ...
These days we are hearing a lot about pollinator gardens. It seems that we all want to help the butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds and enjoy more of them in our yards! How do we start? This class will help you start with plant recommendations and placement suggestions, plus information that will help you identify the new visitors you will see ...
Come join us for this hands-on workshop where you will learn about bonsai and make one to take with you. We will supply the expert instruction, the plant, pruner, pot, and the soil. Speaker: Ryan Odegaard, Publicity Manager and former President of the San Antonio Bonsai Society and the Treasurer for the Texas State Bonsai Exhibit. He is a great ...
Plants make people happy! Discover a wide variety of native plants, succulents, grasses, and butterfly-friendly plants during the Plant Sale. Friendly and knowledgeable volunteers will be on-site to help you find the perfect plants for your garden. Members enjoy early shopping at 9am. #MemberPerk Admission is not required to shop the plant sale which is located in front of the ...
Lawn Basics 101 With David Rodriguez Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Free Seminar hosted by The Garden Center 10682 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78250 Saturday, April 27, 2019 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM David Rodriguez will present this free seminar on lawn basics. Learn all you need to know about watering, fertilizing, pests, and more! 1 CEU. Code: 001.
Earth-friendly practices and conservation Tree Adoptions with San Antonio Parks & Recreation Bexar County Master Gardener Bill Swantner will be on hand to answer all your questions about the benefit of adding compost and mulch to garden beds and landscapes. 1 CEU per session. BCMG Code: 001.
Have you thought about becoming a Master Gardener? If so, you're in luck! Bexar County Master Gardener Intern Training Class 63 begins Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Classes will meet every Wednesday, Noon – 4:00 PM, for 13 weeks Cost: $260 payable in full on the 1st day of class Application available NOW! Application deadline: June 17, 2019 Application may be ...
The San Antonio Garden Center invites you for coffee at 9:30 AM and speaker at 10:00 AM; meetings are free and open to the public. For more information go to http://sanantoniogardencenter.org/monthly-meetings-2/ or call 210-824-9981. Topic: Consider Growing Texas Natives Speaker: David Winningam, owner of Natives of Texas Nursery
Join Molly Keck, Entomologist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and learn about the top 20 insects you're likely to see in your yard this season! Nonresidents and residents of Cibolo are welcome to attend. Program is FREE but please RSVP to [email protected]. 2 CEUs. BCMG Code: 001.
The Alamo Orchid Society meets on the first Wednesday of each month. The social starts at 6:30 PM with the meeting beginning at 7:00, and all orchid enthusiasts are welcome to attend. For more information contact Carole Gage at [email protected] or visit the website at http://sanantonioalamoorchidsociety.com/ Topic: My Impressions of Ecuador-Ecuagenera Tour and World Orchid Conference Speaker: Dan Tappmeyer Dan ...
THE MG FIRST DETECTOR #1 ADVANCED TRAINING HAS BEEN CANCELLED! BCMG CEU Code 001. If you are interested in attending, please email David Rodriguez, Extension Agent-Horticulture, Bexar County at [email protected]. Master Gardener First Detector #1 Advanced Training is open only to certified Master Gardeners. The First Detector Training program is a national program established by the National Plant Diagnostic Network to ...
The Men’s Garden Club of San Antonio meets on the first Thursday of each month and meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Darlene Badorski at [email protected]. Topic: Assessment of Effects of Aeration on Lifespan and Bacteria Presence of Lilium Orientalis Speaker: Hannah Taylor, First Place Winner, Senior Botany Division, Science and Engineering Fair
Learn how the Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources. Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities. Join our specially trained docents on a walk to examine these diverse features. This walk is offered on April 5th, May 3rd, and June 7th. Participants meet behind the Admissions kiosk and the walk begins at 10am. Instructor: ...
Note: on May 3, the link to the live webinar, in the title below, opens about 15 minutes before the webinar. If you try to log in earlier, you will get an error message. The URL is subject to change. Please click on the title prior to the start time in order to get the correct URL. 2019 All Bugs Good and Bad ...
The Cibolo Nature Center and Farm will host its Mostly Native Plant Sale for the 29th year on May 4, 2019. You can find native Hill Country plants for your landscape and gardens, nature inspired art, bird baths and houses, pottery, organic soils, plant food, honey-based products, as well as information on landscape design and rainwater harvesting systems. Fee: $5, ...
FREE Bus Tour! Parking is available at Canyon Ridge Elementary School, 20522 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78258. Five amazing WaterSaver Yards will be featured in this year’s tour. Get a rare look at landscapes that offer different approaches in design, but share a common goal of saving water in two separate Stone Oak neighborhoods. Featured Homes
This seminar covers every aspect of pond construction, from general design and excavation techniques to specific pump and filter advice! Bring your questions–we’ll be happy to answer them! $20 class fee For more information call, 210-659-5841, or visit http://watergardengems.com/NewSite/let-us-help-you/pond-building-101/.
Native plants can adapt to whatever extremes our weather throws at them and they are low maintenance! Come explore these plants and how to use them at this FREE seminar. Speaker: Drake White, Certified Texas Master Naturalist RSVP to attend. For more information visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/seminar-and-event-calendar/.
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