Every Wednesday during the month of October.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025: Voices from the Cibolo: A Community Dialogue on What Comes Next

Panel discussion with all speakers moderated by Tom Mengler. 

The future of water in the Hill Country starts here, and it starts with you. Join your neighbors each Wednesday in October for Rooted in Resilience, a powerful four-part series exploring what it means to live with water and protect what we love.

Join San Antonio River Authority staff for an hour-long bike ride program along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River! Participants will enjoy a scenic ride on electric B-Cycle bicycles while learning about the natural world and cultural history of the area. It’s a perfect blend of exercise and exploration making each ride a unique and enriching experience. Please note that you must know how to ride a bike and be 18 years or older to participate.

Join us for Introduction to Birding, where you'll discover how to refine your birdwatching skills and enhance your understanding of these fascinating creatures. This class will prepare you for fieldwork by teaching you what to observe and how to use essential birding tools effectively.

Join us every fourth Saturday for Bird Tours designed for the beginning birder. There's no better place for learning how to bird. At Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, we host 300+ birds annually on our 1,200-acre sanctuary which includes four diverse habitats for our wildlife: wetlands, woodlands, brushlands and grasslands.

Savor local flavors at this interactive dinner where food, storytelling, and migration come together to highlight the ties between pollinators and our plates.

Every Wednesday during the month of October.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Watershed Resilience: Local Tools for a Changing Landscape

Speaker: Joan Bryant, P.E., and Engineer at San Antonio River Authority (SARA) and Troy Dorman, Ph.D., P.E., CFM and Vice President at Halff

The future of water in the Hill Country starts here, and it starts with you. Join your neighbors each Wednesday in October for Rooted in Resilience, a powerful four-part series exploring what it means to live with water and protect what we love.

Get ready to hammer, build, and celebrate Texas’ nocturnal superheroes at our Texas All Stars: Mexican Free-Tailed Bat program! Join San Antonio River Authority staff on an adventure into the world of these amazing creatures and discover their vital role in our ecosystem. Then, put your construction skills to the test as you build your very own bat house to take home with you!

Get ready to hammer, build, and celebrate Texas’ nocturnal superheroes at our Texas All Stars: Mexican Free-Tailed Bat program! Join San Antonio River Authority staff on an adventure into the world of these amazing creatures and discover their vital role in our ecosystem. Then, put your construction skills to the test as you build your very own bat house to take home with you!

Join us Sat, Oct 18, 9–2, at Brackenridge Park for the 10th annual Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival with hands-on nature fun!

Every Wednesday during the month of October.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025: From Austin to the Aquifer: How Multi-Level Policy Shapes the Waters of the Upper Cibolo

Speaker: Suzanne Williams, Texas Water Company Conservation Manager and Rachel Hanes, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance Policy Manager

The future of water in the Hill Country starts here, and it starts with you. Join your neighbors each Wednesday in October for Rooted in Resilience, a powerful four-part series exploring what it means to live with water and protect what we love.

Discover the surprising relationships between pollinators and their plant partners in this fast-paced, hands-on matching game. Pot a plant with Rainbow Gardens, then join Cecile Parish for a guided plant walk. Stick around for a conversation with founder Ashley Bird and board president Cecile Parish as they share the journey of Blooming with Birdie and its nonprofit arm, Project Bloom.

Join San Antonio River Authority staff for an hour-long bike ride program along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River! Participants will enjoy a scenic ride on electric B-Cycle bicycles while learning about the natural world and cultural history of the area. It’s a perfect blend of exercise and exploration making each ride a unique and enriching experience. Please note that you must know how to ride a bike and be 18 years or older to participate.

Fall North American Butterfly Association Survey

Butterfly counts are driven by butterfly lovers just like you. All it takes is a desire to participate in a day-long count to help track the North American butterfly populations. Counts are open to the public and count on new participants like you. Depending on the count, one or more parties will survey sites within the 15-mile diameter count circle on a given day. The compiler (count leader) will let you know when and where to meet.

Do you love pollinators and want to take your garden to the next level? Join Laura Jarvis, owner of The Butterfly Landing, for an in-depth look at creating a thriving pollinator haven. In this class, Laura will introduce you to even more butterfly species and the host plants they rely on, with a special focus on native options. She’ll also share tips on caring for both the plants and the butterflies they attract, giving you practical tools to support a healthy, sustainable garden.

This session is a perfect follow-up if you’ve taken our Pollinator Gardening 101 class, but it’s not a repeat—Pollinator Gardening 102 offers all-new content. Prior attendance in 101 is not required, though some butterfly gardening experience will be helpful. This class is an official event of the 2025 Monarch and Pollinator Festival.

Native Pollinator Walk from 5p-6:30p and a Black Lights for Moth Walk from 7p-10p

Hands-On Learning About Monarchs, Milkweed, and Conservation at Home

A Free Day to Explore Nature and Celebrate Pollinators | Un día gratuito para explorar la naturaleza y celebrar a los polinizadores

Volunteer Cleanup at Olmos Basin practicing environmental stewardship in recovering and restoring our local rivers and creeks from litter.

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Help plant the Tiny Garden for Often-Overlooked Pollinators with Bexar Deaf Club, Gardening Volunteers of South Texas, San Antonio Parks and Recreation volunteers

Every Wednesday during the month of October.

When the Waters Rise: Flooding and the Future of the Upper Cibolo - Speaker: Ryan Bass, City of Boerne Environmental Program Manager

The future of water in the Hill Country starts here, and it starts with you. Join your neighbors each Wednesday in October for Rooted in Resilience, a powerful four-part series exploring what it means to live with water and protect what we love.

Join Laura Jarvis, owner of The Butterfly Landing, for an inspiring seminar on creating your very own pollinator garden. This class will cover the essentials of pollinator gardening, including:

Best plants to attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees

Tips for plant selection and placement

How to identify common butterflies and caterpillars

Simple strategies to draw more pollinators into your yard and garden

Participants will also receive helpful handouts, enjoy a Q&A session, and take part in a guided tour following the seminar. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to enhance your garden, this class will give you the knowledge and confidence to create a thriving haven for pollinators. This class is an official event of the 2025 Monarch and Pollinator Festival.

Join San Antonio River Authority staff for an hour-long bike ride program along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River! Participants will enjoy a scenic ride on electric B-Cycle bicycles while learning about the natural world and cultural history of the area. It’s a perfect blend of exercise and exploration making each ride a unique and enriching experience. Please note that you must know how to ride a bike and be 18 years or older to participate.

Join an expert to explore. On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see at least 30-50 different bird species with our expert guide.

Ashley Bird’s talk: a playful guide on how to turn any outdoor space into a pollinator habitat at San Antonio Home and Garden Show.

Join us at the San Antonio Botanical Garden for our celebration of marvelous marigolds and the final month of our Reflections of Nature mural exhibition. Enjoy all-ages activities inspired by art and nature, learn from Garden educators about the contemporary murals on display, and view our stunning marigold landscape planted on our concert lawn

Come join us for an engaging hands-on workshop to learn all about native south Texas butterflies and the plants they need to thrive. Get ready to discover the beauty of these delicate creatures and how to attract them to your own garden. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is for anyone interested in creating a butterfly-friendly space. You will take home a butterfly host plant to get your garden started, so don't miss out on this opportunity to create more beauty in your landscape and connect with fellow butterfly enthusiasts.

Explore Monarchs, Pollinators & the Magic of Nature