Habitat How To: Autumn Planting
Habitat How To: Autumn Planting
San Antonio, TX
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 on October 13th for basics of planting and ...
Saturday, October 13 2018
8:00 AM
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9:30 AM
Photography Workshop
Photography Workshop
San Antonio, TX
Confused about terms like ISO, f-stop, shutter speed, JPEG, raw files, and focus tracking? Need assistance with camera setup for outdoor and bird photography? Jeff Weston and Rob Michaelson will be sharing their expertise with all skill levels during this photography workshop. Their goal is to ...
Saturday, September 8 2018
7:00 AM
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9:00 AM
Crafting with Natural Materials
Crafting with Natural Materials
San Antonio, TX
Create art and useful objects and nibble or sip on natural refreshments from plants found at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Cultivation and conservation will also be explored. Ages 18+ Create baskets, paintings, soap, and jewelry while learning about natural snacks and uses, like prickly pear s...
Sunday, August 26 2018
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Beginner Wildscaping
Beginner Wildscaping
San Antonio, TX
Learn how to successfully plan your wildscape. We will discuss techniques to make the most of a homeowner’s property.Learn to save money, water, and time by planting native plants in your yard. These plants are also what our native wildlife depends on. Learn the right plants to plant for your pur...
Sun, Feb 18 2018
9:00 AM
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Sat, Aug 25 2018
11:00 AM
Nature at Night
Nature at Night
San Antonio, TX
Join us for crafts, family hikes, and fun facts about animals active at twighlight. You might come across a Common Night Hawk or even a snake or two. Adults and adolescents can join us on our Advanced Night Hike for a quiet stroll on our upland trail in search of crepuscular activity. Space is...
Fri, Jul 27 2018
7:00 PM
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Fri, Aug 17 2018
9:00 PM
Native Plant ID
Native Plant ID
San Antonio, TX
Learn your south Texas native plants. With classroom instruction and a walk in the field, identify native plants supporting wildlife and conserving water. SAWS rewards eligible. Be prepared to be outside for a portion of the workshop. Please dress for the weather and bring a reusable water bot...
Sunday, August 5 2018
9:00 AM
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10:30 AM
Birding with the Family
Birding with the Family
San Antonio, TX
Join the flock with your fledglings! Learn as a family about birds and birding, geared towards families of all types and sizes. TX Master Naturalists Tom and Patsy Inglet will introduce you to basic binocular techniques, identification basics, and take you on a walk to put your new skills to use ...
Saturday, June 9 2018
8:00 AM
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10:00 AM
HOA Friendly Native Grasses
HOA Friendly Native Grasses
San Antonio, TX
Learn to appease your HOA while helping restore habitat for birds and other wildlife. Learn hands-on how to remove invasive grasses and replace with native carpet or ornamental grasses. SAWS rewards eligible. Be prepared to be outside for a portion of the workshop. Please dress for the weather a...
Sunday, June 3 2018
9:00 AM
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11:00 AM
Bird Identification Series
Bird Identification Series
San Antonio, TX
Polish you bird identification skills with the series focusing on different aspects of bird identification each month. Includes classroom and brief outdoor explorations. January 27, 2018 - Wondrous Waterfowl: Polish your bird identification skills with Wonderous Waterfowl focusing on Anatidae...
Fri, Jun 9 2017
8:00 AM
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Fri, May 25 2018
9:30 AM
Power of Flowers
Power of Flowers
San Antonio, TX
Explore the power of flowers to heal, protect, enhance, nourish and more. Create a field guide using your smartphone or camera as we hike and explore the powers of the flowers at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Dress for the weather/outdoors, bring water and wear closed-toe shoes.
Sunday, May 20 2018
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
