2019 Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival - October 12-20, 2019 Check the website for lots of FREE festival activities along with these educational workshops: ***Saturday, October 12*** Gardening Workshop: Planting for Monarchs and Other Pollinators San Antonio Botanical Garden 1:00 – 2:30 PM and 3 – 4:30 PM $10 Details and Registration ***Friday, October 18*** Lunch-N- Learn: Monarchs, ...
It can be challenging for any of us to know exactly what we’re looking at when we explore the flora and fauna of the natural world. Fortunately, there are some powerful technologies available to help us improve our understanding. Join biologist Craig Hensley and learn how to use the citizen science computer and smartphone app iNaturalist. After the classroom portion, ...
Free. Native Plant Society of Texas, Guadalupe County Chapter Meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome. There is a plant/seed exchange and greeting at 6:30 PM followed by the program at 7:00 PM. For more information, directions to St John’s Lutheran Church, or membership applications, see the website at http://npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/ This presentation will describe the most challenging ...
Learn about Texas native plants while working in the Garden. We will discuss our natives’ growing requirements, characteristics, ethnobotanical and wildscape uses and learn to identify them in a naturalistic setting. Our work will be in the Native Trails areas of the Garden removing invasive plants, repairing trails, and planting new natives. Wear comfortable clothing; tools, snacks, and hydration provided. ...
Bexar County Master Gardeners! You are invited to attend a lunch and program at the Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard 25195 Mathis Rd. Elmendorf, TX 78112 Thursday, October 10, 2019 11:00 AM __________ Roasted Chicken Served with Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Vegetable __________ BCMG Members may bring one guest Cost is $18 per person (includes tax and gratuity) 1 CEU, Code ...
Monthly meetings of the San Antonio Herb Society, free and open to the public, begin with a pot luck social 6:30 to 7:00 P.M. Meeting starts at 7:00 P.M. For more information, contact Vicki Jamvold. Topic: Benefits of Hemp and CBD Hemp and CBD have had a major rise in popularity, but how much do you know about this cannabis ...
Class fills up fast! Register now! Have you ever thought about keeping bees? For ag exemption purposes, to pollinate your garden, make your own honey, or just as a hobby? This program is for anyone interested in beekeeping and/or learning how to start beekeeping, but need to know where to start. This class is geared for first time beekeepers and ...
FREE and open to the public! Bring your lunch and join us! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 2019 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 consumer horticulture. Today's Topic: Growing Winter Vegetables ...
Our annual Fall Festival is a fun day out for the whole family with free activities for the kids and food, vendors, and in-store sales and promotions. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/ or call 210-680-2394.
This is a hands-on workshop to learn how to make a rustic olive bread. For more information, visit https://www.sandyoaks.com/workshops/ or call 210-621-0044.
Fall is for Planting Trees and More! 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, October 12, 2019 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon Fall is an ideal time to plant in South Central Texas because our cooler night temperatures and better rain ...
This 90-minute workshop and tour ($10 that includes your entry fee to the entire garden) will describe 22 plants that thrive in San Antonio and provide nectar or larvae for butterflies and other pollinators. You’ll see many of these plants up close in a garden setting and some will be offered for sale. Presenters will be noted landscapers Charles Bartlett ...
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