Our senses come alive when we eat.  Flavors blend to create a world that is unseen by the human eye.  These melodies of flavors pair together like the harmonious layers of music.  Types of food can relate to certain styles of music, creating an experience much larger than the sum of their parts. Join us in the outdoor CHEF Teaching ...

If you're interested in learning more about the source of your drinking water and where it goes, well, "after the flush," join SAWS Education for The Rain to Drain Experience field trip for adults.  During this day-long expedition, you will explore an Edwards Aquifer recharge cave, experience the inner workings of a SAWS water production facility, and tour a water recycling plant.  The field ...

Join us on our Second Annual self-guided tour of great chicken coops of north central San Antonio. 7 coops, 4 hours Farmers Market shopping, and Garden Party with prizes Register and pick up maps from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Self-guided coop tour 2:00 - 4:00 PM. After-tour social at Pittman Sullivan Community Garden located at 1111 Dakota St. Tickets ...

Learn how to monitor the population & health of monarch butterflies and how to report this information.  Classroom and hands-on training will prepare you to join citizen scientist research in many San Antonio locations. Fee:  A $10 deposit will hold your place.  Attendees will have deposit refunded.  NO refunds for cancelled or missed training.  Space is limited so register early. For ...

Laura Jarvis, CLT, will share her planting expertise and tricks of the trade in helping you to make your hanging basket.  Laura has been in the Nursery/Greenhouse business for about 30 years and has made countless baskets for residential and commercial clientele.  Bring a friend and come enjoy this fun and rewarding make and take! Fee: $25 for a 14" ...

Earth Day is a time to get outside, create, explore, and celebrate environmental stewardship.  The event informs residents of San Antonio on how to protect the resources that are essential to the well-being of our communities.  There will be a diversity of booths, educational activities, delicious vegetarian and vegan food, environmental speakers, live music, outdoor games, giveaways, raffle, and fun ...

Participants will learn about the identifying characteristics of four major plants families in Texas---sunflower, mint, pea, and mallow---will practice identifying plants in a tour of the garden, and will receive a free Texas native plant from one of these families. Instructor:  Michael Eason, author, conservation botanist, and head of SABOT Rare Plant Conservation Dept. Fee: $15 ($13.50, members) Registration For ...

Come with us in search of Texas wildflowers and other native plants.9:00AM – Noon.  Moderate intensity hike; must be able to walk over rocky, uneven ground.  Open to ages 8 and up; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  No pets please.  Sturdy shoes, sun protection, and at least 1 liter of water per person strongly recommended.  Sorry, ...

Passionvine, Pearl Milkweed and Pigeonberry are just three of the multitude of plants growing among ancient, towering oaks in this remnant urban forest, one of San Antonio’s critical ecological resources.  This walk is an exploration of the plants and vital, complex ecology of the bottomland woods along the Great Oak Trail. Instructor:  Donald Ewers, vice president of Alamo Area Chapter ...

Join the AgriLife Staff for the 2019 South Texas Agriculture Symposium -- Staying Current in the Changing Times. Fee: $15, payable to Bexar Ag & Natural Resources Committee.  Registration: 7:30 - 8:00 AM Please RSVP to Jackie at 210-631-0400.

A Seniors Only Event! Learn container gardening, how to make homemade salsas.  See a recipe demonstration and sample a variety of salsas. Seating is limited.  Email Frances Moreno-Elizondo or Angie Gutierrez to register by April 12, 2019. See Flyer for more details!

Free.  The Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (Comal County) meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM.  Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome.  For more information,  visit http://npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/ Topic:  Window on a Texas Wildscape Speaker:  Sheryl-Smith-Rodgers