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. ...

Scarecrow Trail Exhibit at the San Antonio Botanical Garden September 28 to November 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Be sure to check out the Bexar County Master Gardeners "It's Planting Thyme" scarecrow! Dispersed throughout the Botanical Garden, visitors will be treated to scarecrows created by community organizations and partners.  This artistic exhibit highlights creative and fun interpretations of ...

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. Participants meet behind the Admissions kiosk and the walk begins at 10:00 A.M. Instructor: Donald Strandberg Walk is free with admission but registration is required. ...

Join us to celebrate San Antonio trees and nature at this free, family-friendly event with activities, presentations, crafts, and tree climbers.

Walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet behind the Admissions kiosk.  Tour leaves at 10:00 A.M. Explore the Texas Native Trails of the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes, and what their growing requirements are.  Discover what their cultural ...

Join us as we search for fall colors and late bloomers and other interesting plants on this guided walk. Natural Area entrance fees apply. Registration required and will be accepted through noon November 2, 2019.  Reserve your spot online at https://friendsofgovernmentcanyon.org/events.  Sorry, no group registrations.  Plan ahead, as the Natural Area often experiences heavy visitation and wait time at the ...

Free.  The Native Plant Society of Texas-Boerne Chapter meeting begins at 6:30 PM with a native plant/seed exchange & social time, followed by the program at 7:00 PM.  For more information, go to https://npsot.org/wp/boerne/ Fire and herbivory are widely discussed as factors affecting the distribution of both native plant communities and invasive species in central Texas savanna ecosystems.  This presentation ...

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. ...

The San Antonio Garden Center invites you for a plant exchange and social at 9:30 AM and the speaker at 10:00 AM; meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information go to http://sanantoniogardencenter.org or call 210-824-9981. Topic:  Pilgrimage Through the Missions Speaker:  Rebecca Simmons, El Camino de San Antonio Missions NOTE TO BCMGs: Desserts Needed!  Our Bexar ...

Fee: $35.  A $40 supply fee, payable to the instructor at the beginning of class, covers all materials for your fairy garden.  NEISD class meets in Rm. FA108 at Reagan High School. Register here. Take your fairy gardening skills to the next level.  This class will be more intricate and will include more whimsical items such as a fairy house, ...

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.  For more information, visit https://sanantonioalamoorchidsociety.com/ Topic:  The Bee Orchids, the genus Ophrys, masters of sexual deception Speaker:  Tom Sampliner, nature photographer; past president Native Plant Society of N.E. Ohio; contributing writer/photographer with the Native Orchid Conference

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]. Join us for this interesting and timely seminar with Compost Queens Betsy Gruy and her daughter Kate Jaceldo. https://www.compostqueenstx.com/    

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 ...

Professor Kelly Lyons will help you understand the essential role grasses play in our ecosystems and landscapes.  She will discuss the morphology of dicot flowers and compare this structure to that of grasses, adding insight into the evolution of grass species and their role in prairie ecosystems.  She will also highlight other non-grass monocots and discuss the value and use ...

Mary Irish will provide an overview of succulent types and their drought tolerant characteristics and will discuss their requirements and use in landscapes.  She will have specimens to view and will lead a tour of the Garden to show plants in a naturalistic setting. Instructor:  Mary Irish; award-winning horticultural consultant, author of several books on landscaping in the Southwest US, ...

Shrub Class -- Learn to make a vinegar reduction to make your own unique holiday beverages.  There will also be some discussion of other ways to use the reductions you make. For more information, visit https://www.sandyoaks.com/workshops/ or call 210-621-0044.

Free Admission - Donations Welcomed! Native Texas plants are reliable but often underused or misunderstood.  Mr. Pecen’s presentation will explore what can be planted more often, and where, for outstanding designs that perform dependably.  Discussion will include how to pair microclimates on developed/developing sites with native plants from ecoregions around the state.  Native plant care, availability and applications will also ...

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/ Topic:  Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives Mark will ...

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. Building a wreath is no small task.  Mary will explore a variety of materials to grow and collect to make wreaths, show how to weave ...

Walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet behind the Admissions kiosk. Tour leaves at 10:00 A.M. Explore our Texas Native Trails and learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes and what their growing requirements are.  Discover what their cultural and wildscape uses are as well. ...

Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new adventure!  Natural Area entrance fees apply. Knowledgeable guides discuss the flora, fauna, natural and cultural history of this awesome natural area on this exploration. 8:30 AM – Noon.  Length of walk and interpretive topic will vary, depending on the group.  Open to all ages; minors must be accompanied ...

This walk is free to members or with paid admission, but registration is required. Meet at 9:00 AM in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building. Be sure to view the Garden’s current Birding Checklist. Learn about resident and migrant birds in the San Antonio Botanical Garden, their characteristics, and their requirements for food, nesting, and protection. Bird Walking ...

There is no more intriguing, exotic, or beautiful family of plants than orchids.  In the plant world, their diversity and range are matched only by the sunflower family.  Despite the fact that most orchids grow in tropical climates, many gorgeous specimens can be successfully grown in San Antonio.  In this workshop, Luis Valdez, former president of the Alamo Orchid Society, ...

The San Antonio Botanical Garden invites you to a relaxing evening at our 4th Annual Wine Down at the Garden.  Discover new wines from the Texas Hill Country and pair them with tasty bites from some of San Antonio’s popular eateries.  Visit with local vendors, take a snapshot in our photo booth, listen to the sounds of classical music by ...

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/ Speaker:  Gretchen Fettel

Free.  Meeting open to non-members.  Social time starts 6:30 pm; Program & Meeting starts 7:15 pm.  For more information, go to http://sacxs.org or contact Barbara Schulze at [email protected]. Need to protect your succulents that aren’t cold hardy, but don’t have room for a full fledged greenhouse?  Mandy will present various options for winter protection for your plants. Speaker:  Mandy Bulmer, ...

This walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet at 10:00 AM in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building, third Thursday of the month. Explore our WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist.  Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style.  Come see ...

It is commonly understood that invasive species, whether floral or faunal, negatively affect the quantities and types of native species in ecosystems.  What are less well understood are the broader consequences of such invasions.  In this Lunch and Learn, Professor Kelly Lyons of Trinity University presents her research and thoughts on this subject.  In particular, she elaborates upon the role ...

Free entry all day the Saturday after Thanksgiving.  Bring your out-of-town family and friends for birdwatching, picnicking, and hiking through our gardens and trails.  Not a hiker?  We offer several miles of driving trails as well (weather permitting). Don’t forget, it is Small Business Saturday!  We have new inventory in the store, just in time for the holidays. No RSVP ...

This is a hands-on workshop features cheese spreads with olives, biscuits with olives, different marinades for olives, and small pie shells to fill with tapenade. Fee: $15. For more information, visit https://www.sandyoaks.com/workshops/ or call 210-621-0044.