AT23-269 Pruning with a purpose, San Antonio

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Do you know when to prune, how to make proper cuts, or shaping for a natural and beautiful look? What does it mean when someone says ‘cut back your perennials’, especially when to do it and how much?

Free

VT: Cibolo Nature Center Wildlife Research-Kendall County

Cibolo Center for Conservation 140 City Park Rd, Boerne, Texas, United States

10/12 Aquatic Survey 8:00-12:00 Water Snake Survey 8:00-12:00 Small Mammal Survey 8:00-12:00 Prairie Vegetation Survey 8:00-12:00 Riparian Woody Plant Survey 8:00-12:00 Ant Survey 1:00-4:00 Water Snake Survey 4:00-6:00 These surveys are located on GivePulse where they can sign up:  https://www.givepulse.com/event/388326 Contact Heather Austin at 930-388-7678. VMS CODE:KL-02-A-FR Cibolo Center for Conservation Field Research

VT: Kerrville-Schreiner Park Pollinator Garden Maintenance-Kerr County

Kerrville-Schreiner Park

We meet on Thursdays at Kerrville-Schreiner park at 8:30-10:30AM. Drop-ins are welcome to join us, just tell the gatehouse you're a volunteer and they will waive the entry fee. If folks have questions, they can contact me at indigal@gmail.com. VMS CODE: KR-04-A-NPA Kerrville-Schreiner Park Pollinator Garden

AT23-324 Wild Plants Unlimited!, Fredericksburg

Enchanted Rock State Park 16710 Ranch Rd 965, Fredericksburg, TX

Join Texas Master Naturalists Constance Weaver and Stephen Bishop and examine examples of the many uses of native plants by the First Peoples, followed by a 2 hr. hike to learn about the habitat of those plants. Seminar is Free, but Park pass applies.

Free

AT23-315 Grassroots Gathering in Government Canyon, San Antonio

Government Canyon 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX

On Thursday, October 12th, the Hill Country Alliance is hosting its 4th Grassroots Gathering for Water Advocates at Government Canyon, a 12,000+ acre nature preserve on the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone.

VT: Lost Maples State Natural Area Visitors Table Volunteers-Bandera County

Lost Maples State Park 37221 RM 187, Vanderpool, Texas

The Friends of Lost Maples is asking for your help with this year’s fall Visitors Information Table.  Each year, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from mid-October thru Thanksgiving, we host an information table under the trees outside the headquarters building.  There, visitors can find extra maps, literature on the park’s plants, birds and other animals, Dark Sky... Read More →

VT: Cibolo Nature Center Wildlife Research-Kendall County

Cibolo Center for Conservation 140 City Park Rd, Boerne, Texas, United States

10/13 Small Mammal Survey 8:00-12:00 Riparian Woody Plant Survey 8:00-12:00 Water Snake Survey 8:00-12:00 Ant Survey Identification 9:00-12:00 Water Snake Survey 2:00-4:00 These surveys are located on GivePulse where they can sign up:  https://www.givepulse.com/event/388326 Contact Heather Austin at 930-388-7678. VMS CODE:KL-02-A-FR Cibolo Center for Conservation Field Research

VT: Cibolo Nature Center Inspiration Garden Maintenance-Kendall County

Cibolo Center for Conservation 140 City Park Rd, Boerne, Texas, United States

Inspiration Garden: Assist with watering, harvesting, planting, mulching. We hope you will be a part of our vibrant volunteer community! For schedule and details on any of our volunteer opportunities or programs, email volunteer@cibolo.org, go to our events calendar, or sign up on GivePulse, or Better Impact. VMS CODE: KL-02-A-NPA Cibolo Center for Conservation Nature... Read More →

VT: Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area Geology Walk-Bandera County

Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area 7690 Highway 46 West, Pipe Creek, TX

There will be ABK Geology walks in October on the following days, if it is not raining, from 8:30 to 11:30am: Oct.6, 13, 20, 27. Please email kathyollu@aol.com if you want to participate.  Wear close toe shoes and bring water. VMS CODE: BD-01-B-FR TPWD Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area Field Research