Open Now through November 11 Scattered throughout the Garden, visitors will be treated to scarecrows created by community organizations and partners.  The artistic exhibit highlights creative and fun interpretations of scarecrows and the harvest season.  Included with general admission.  Members enjoy the exhibition for free.

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 7pm.  For more information, go to https://npsot.org/wp/boerne/ Join ethnobotanist Benito Trevino for an informative discussion about the many uses of the native plants, with a special focus on how the plants were used by the indigenous ...

Are you ready to scale up from a rain barrel, or want to start harvesting large amounts of rain water for your home, garden, or both?  If so, this workshop is for you!  Learn how from an ARCSA certified licensed irrigator.  Come get all of your questions answered and learn about: options for piping and conveyance, pre-filtration for debris, pressure ...

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]. Come hear from Yviand Serbones of the San Antonio River Authority as he explains how Our Love of the River Runs Deep.

This course will be presented over four Fridays:  September 7, 14, 21,and October 5, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. To register, go to https://22076.blackbaudhosting.com/22076/Certified-Arborist-Preparation-Course Spaces are limited so register early! For more information, visit http://www.sabot.org or call 210-536-1400. Members: Please remember to click on the black Sign In button in the top right-hand corner of the class registration page in order ...

The San Antonio Botanical Garden celebrates the fall season with Texas to Table, a farm to table culinary experience that honors the bounty of locally sourced foods, on Friday, October 5th, 2018 from 6pm-9pm. This evening is for adults, age 21 and older. Take a seat underneath the big Texas sky at the beautiful Lucile Halsell Conservatory Courtyard. Enjoy the ...

‘Xeriscape’ doesn’t mean “all rocks” You will learn why it’s important to create your design before you buy plants How to work with your property Tips on improving your soil Basics of plant selection, recommended varieties of native and adapted plants Class includes: 4 presentations on xeriscaping, design, improving soil, and plant selection 1-on-1 Idea Consultations Tuition includes 3 full-color plant and landscape guides         $30/individual; ...

8:30 Volunteer to plant the Butterfly Meadow 9 am - 12 pm Family Activities 12 pm Groundbreaking of the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge Join the fun family activities in celebration of the Tricentennial and help break ground for the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park, the only land bridge in the world specifically designed for people and ...

Great culinary and aromatic creations can come straight from our own backyards.  Fall is perfect for growing many favorites just in time for holiday cooking.  Join us as we explore the best varieties for our area.  This culinary demonstration with Mary Dunford, owner of Nature's Herb Farm, will show you some of the best herbs for flavor, fragrance, and garden success.

Learn planting, mulching, and fertilizing tips to increase fall and winter vegetable harvests and to encourage root growth on all plants during the fall and winter. Speaker:  Andy Chidester, Foxfarm Reserve your spot now.

BOOtanica Days celebrates the fall season at the Garden with a variety of hands-on activities for the whole family.  Make a bat mask, learn about bat pollinators, and enjoy a garden exploration activity.  Included with general admission.  Members enjoy this event for free. Thanks to H-E-B, from 10am-2pm, BOOtanica Guests will receive $2 off admission. • Take the Nature Play Pledge ...

Learn planting, mulching, and fertilizing tips to increase fall and winter vegetable harvests and to encourage root growth on all plants during the fall and winter. Speaker:  Andy Chidester, Foxfarm Reserve your spot now.

Free.  Native Plant Society of Texas, Guadalupe County Chapter Meetings are open to the public.  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/ Come to this meeting prepared to get your hands ...

Please meet behind the Admissions Kiosk. Join naturalist Patty Leslie Pasztor on a walking butterfly workshop in the Garden.  Discover some of the many wonderful butterfly species found in this area and techniques for distinguishing them.  We’ll also identify the native and adapted plants these butterflies rely on for their larval and nectar needs.  Participants will learn how to record ...

Free to Bexar County residents 18 years and older. Lunch is provided. Note the SAWS Rain to Drain Experience schedule for 2018 at the bottom of this page. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rain-to-drain-experience-registration-26811591191?ref=ebtn For more information, visit http://www.saws.org/Education/Raintodrain.cfm Topic: San Antonio Water System ensures you always have a safe, reliable and quality supply of water at every turn of the ...

Early fall is a great time to plant here in south central Texas.  Cooler weather and timely rain will harden the root system for the dormant period to come, and not to mention, it is also more bearable for people as well!  Join us at Mitchell Lake Audubon for basics of planting and wildscaping for your yard.  This is a ...

Non-native, invasive plants are destroying biodiversity and wreaking havoc.  Join Cheryl Hamilton and learn to identify the most challenging invasive plants, discuss why these plants are destructive, and explore native plant alternatives.  Includes hands-on activities and a native/invasives plant walk.  Participants will receive a non-invasive plant. Fee: $25 (SABOT Members $22.50) Registration is required. WaterSaver Rewards = 2 points

This is our 7th annual Fall Festival and we invite you to come celebrate fall with us.  We have activities for the kids including backyard chickens, exotic birds, a petting zoo, and pumpkins to decorate with funny faces.  We get a little bigger each year because this is truly fun for the whole family!  FREE! For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/event/fall-festival/  or call 210-680-5734.

GVST Gardening Essentials classes are free and open to the public, although a $5 donation is appreciated.  No pre-registration is required. Garden tools need sharpening for winter chores?  Tool sharpening is also available ($3 donation appreciated). For more information, visit [email protected] or call 210-251-8101. Session 1:  History, Research & Development of Texas Superstar Plants Speakers:  Dr. Jerry Parsons Session 2:  Tree Selection, ...

Free; presented by the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners.  Attendees are welcome to bring lunch and free handouts will be available. For further information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org, call the Guadalupe County Service Office at 830-303-3889. Presenter:  Kay McElveen, Guadalupe County Master Gardener

Free.  The Lindheimer Chapter of NPSOT (Comal County) meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm.  Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome.  For more information,  visit http://npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/ Topic:  Gardening for Wildlife through the Seasons Speaker:  Meredith O’Reilly

Explore our WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist.  Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes.  Thanks to a generous donation from our friends at San Antonio Water System, walk is free to Botanical Garden members or with paid admission, but registration is required. Tour meets at 10 a.m. in the Breezeway of the Halsell welcome building. • August 16 ...

Everyone is welcome, and it’s Free! The Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Meeting will begin at 6:15 PM followed by the speaker at 7:00.  For more information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org or call 830-303-3889. Topic:  Fall Gardening/Fruit and Preparation for Winter Speaker:  Mark Fanick  

Explore our Texas Native Trails with two experienced Master Naturalists, Nancy and Gary Rogers, with a focus on specific native plants along the trail.  Learn a little history and ethno-botany along the way and join in the discussion of water, soil, topography, and weather that allow our natives to thrive. Thanks to a generous donation from our friends at San ...

2018 Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival -- October 19 - 21, 2018 The Festival takes place during peak Monarch migration season in San Antonio, October 19 -21, when migrating monarch butterflies east of the Rocky Mountains funnel through Texas on their way to Mexico to roost for the winter.  It’s a story of Butterflies without Borders. The festival includes: Butterflies Without ...

Join us each month every third Saturday for a new adventure! NOTE NEW START TIME: 8:30AM – Noon. For information email [email protected] or call (210) 688-9055; ext. 2009. Subject to cancellation; Natural Area entrance fees apply. Explore the Canyon – Knowledgeable guides discuss the flora, fauna, natural and cultural history of this awesome natural area on this exploration. Length of walk and interpretive ...

Join experienced birders in the lovely surroundings of the San Antonio Botanical Garden while checking how many of our known species you can find.  Learn more about why these species prefer to live here.  What are their needs for food, water, nesting material, and protection?  How do they interact? Meet outside near the Admissions Kiosk beside the gift shop.  Tour ...

Fall is a wonderful time to plant or add to your garden and on Saturday, October 20 the San Antonio Herb Market Association invites you to join in for a free, family-friendly day dedicated to all things herbal. The 2018 market will celebrate the Humulus (hops), which has been named Herb of the Year by the International Herb Association. Attendees will enjoy seminars, cooking demonstrations and events for ...

2018 Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival — October 19 – 21, 2018 The Festival takes place during peak Monarch migration season in San Antonio, October 19 -21, when migrating monarch butterflies east of the Rocky Mountains funnel through Texas on their way to Mexico to roost for the winter.  It’s a story of Butterflies without Borders. The festival includes: Butterflies Without ...

NISD/ACE Presents:  Creating Succulent Terrariums Laura Jarvis CLT, will be helping you create an incredible terrarium!  In this class you will get different ideas of plants and terrariums and how to plant them plus lots of glass to choose from to make a terrarium to take home.  Don't be afraid to make a lots of these for holiday gifts.  Everyone ...

                         We hope you’ll join the San Antonio Botanical Garden and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for an expedition into entomophagy, the eating of insects as food. Small bite insect-based food samples and family activities—including Cricket Races, Painting with Cochineal, and Face Painting—are available free with admission. For those ...

Bonsai is a fascinating art-form that combines horticultural techniques and Asian aesthetics in a unique way.  The art originates in the Chinese empire and was copied and adapted by the Japanese to what we know now as Bonsai trees.  Literally translated, “bon-sai” means “planted in a container.” Sherry Disdier, local bonsai artist, will lead a hands-on class for adults.  Learn ...

The San Antonio Food Bank welcomes the Compost Queens to lead a workshop on how to create compost for your garden.  They will discuss composting basics and bokashi, a Japanese method of composting.  Join hands-on demonstrations and view examples of compost in various states.  This class is FREE and open to the public. Reserve your spot by registering here. For more information, ...

2018 Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival -- October 19 - 21, 2018 The Festival takes place during peak Monarch migration season in San Antonio, October 19 -21, when migrating monarch butterflies east of the Rocky Mountains funnel through Texas on their way to Mexico to roost for the winter.  It’s a story of Butterflies without Borders. The festival includes: Butterflies Without ...

San Antonio Daylily Society meeting is free and open to the public.  Meeting is held in the Sunday House at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.  For more information, contact Ray Elizondo at [email protected]. Topic:  The Early Daylily Hybrids: Daylily History 2

Please meet behind the Admissions Kiosk. Join Jessica Leslie on a walking butterfly workshop in the Old Fashioned Garden and on the Texas Native Trail in the San Antonio Botanical Garden.  Participants will learn to identify our resident and migrant butterflies as well as the plants they require for food and reproduction.  Jessica will also help participants identify which plants ...

The concept of hoop gardens is NOT a new concept, it's just adapted for year-round gardening.  The concept is really pretty simple; i.e., build a bed, make some hoops, cover them with either cloth or plastic or both, and you have a mini-greenhouse wherever it is located.  Flowers, herbs, vegetables, fruits, or whatever can be grown in hoop gardens.  Keyhole ...

Free.  The Native Plant Society of Texas-San Antonio (NPSOT) Chapter meeting begins at 6:30 pm with a Native plant/seed exchange & social time, followed by the Program at 7pm.  For more information go to: http://npsot.org/wp/sanantonio/ In 1969, J. David Bamberger bought what he described as “the sorriest piece of land” in the Texas Hill Country for the specific purpose of restoring the degraded ...

‘Xeriscape’ doesn’t mean “all rocks” You will learn why it’s important to create your design before you buy plants How to work with your property Tips on improving your soil Basics of plant selection, recommended varieties of native and adapted plants Class includes: 4 presentations on xeriscaping, design, improving soil, and plant selection 1-on-1 Idea Consultations Tuition includes 3 full-color plant and landscape guides         $30/individual; ...

Come join us as we learn more about the Monarch and other butterflies.  Learn how to tag, release, and track monarchs along with some pointers on how to raise butterflies. Presenter:  Drake White, Texas Master Naturalist and designer and project manager of the Butterfly Learning Center at Phil Hardberger Park.  We will tag a monarch and see the butterfly garden ...

Bring your friends and family to make seed bombs to help our local pollinators.  This is a real hands-on seminar! Make and take -- $5/20 seed bombs Tickets. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/seminar-and-event-calendar/   or call 210-680-2394.

Free and open to the public! The San Antonio Rose Society Fall Rose Show Come see a display of award-winning roses and rose arrangements grown in home gardens!  A Rose Seminar will be held at 2:00 PM.  NEW this show:  Six classes for young people, ages 3 – 10, in an effort to strengthen family relationships and encourage the children ...

Thin soils are found in large parts of San Antonio.  If your landscape is in one of these areas, Julie Strepek can help you discover which Texas native plants can thrive in your thin soil, creating beauty and visual interest. Instructor:  Julie Strepek, Texas Master Naturalist Free with Garden admission, but registration is required. For more information, visit http://www.sabot.org/walks/.

Less work.  Few weeds.  No digging.  With this system of gardening, everything you grow in a raised bed is spaced according to its growing needs combined with the spacing of drippers in a drip line.  If that sounds like your kind of gardening, you can learn this very simple yet revolutionary system that is perfect for beginning and experienced gardeners ...

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:  The Amazing World of Bats Speaker:  Fran Hutchins

Join us for breakfast tacos & coffee at the Arbor Day Tree Planting and Adoption Event!!!