January 12, 2020

Picture Your World Weekend Workshop

Roosevelt Park/San Antonio River Mission Reach

Overlooking a bend in the San Antonio River along the Mission Reach, Roosevelt Park was once used as a training ground for President Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders in 1898. The site was later designed and designated as a park in 1908. Meeting location is the Roosevelt Park Clubhouse. Thanks to the generosity of the San Antonio River Authority, this workshop is FREE. Space is limited. Advance registration required. 

Roosevelt Park/San Antonio Mission Reach, 311 Roosevelt Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78210; www.sanantonio.go/ParksAndRec/Roosevelt-Park

February 1, 2020

Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve

Nature Hike

Open to the public!  Join us for a nature tour on the 1-mile out-and-back trail to see the rescue bee hives, bird blind, stock pond, pollinator meadow, wildlife, and sharing with you why we conserve land. We host a public tour every 1st Saturday of the month, September through June. Each month brings something new to see! Learn more about Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve here.

Guided trail tour will begin shortly after 9:00am.  Bring your friends and family! 

Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve is located at the NW corner of Judson Road and Loop 1604 — headed north on Judson road, continue underneath Loop 1604. The property will be on your left. Look for cars parked on the side of the road. If you reach the gated quarry entrance, you’ve gone too far!

Please reserve your spot now – we limit our group sizes to 25, to ensure everyone can participate/hear/see on the narrow trail during the nature tour.

We offer these tours free-of-charge, to be accessible for all. We sincerely appreciate your donation to support Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve. Thank you

February 9, 2020

Picture Your World Weekend Workshop

Our Lady of the Lake University/ Elmendorf Lake Park

Situated next to Our Lady of the Lake University, Elmendorf Lake Park is a 30 acre hidden gem that includes a 1.25 mile trail, vast lake, bird sanctuary and fishing pier. Workshop will begin at OLLU STEAM Center with a tour of the University gardens.

OLLU, 411 SW 24th St., San Antonio, TX 78207; Elmendorf Lake Park, 3700 W. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78207; www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/Elmendorf-Lake

March 7, 2020

Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve

Nature Hike

Open to the public!  Join us for a nature tour on the 1-mile out-and-back trail to see the rescue bee hives, bird blind, stock pond, pollinator meadow, wildlife, and sharing with you why we conserve land. We host a public tour every 1st Saturday of the month, September through June. Each month brings something new to see! Learn more about Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve here.

Guided trail tour will begin shortly after 9:00am.  Bring your friends and family! 

Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve is located at the NW corner of Judson Road and Loop 1604 — headed north on Judson road, continue underneath Loop 1604. The property will be on your left. Look for cars parked on the side of the road. If you reach the gated quarry entrance, you’ve gone too far!

Please reserve your spot now – we limit our group sizes to 25, to ensure everyone can participate/hear/see on the narrow trail during the nature tour.

We offer these tours free-of-charge, to be accessible for all. We sincerely appreciate your donation to support Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve. Thank you

March 8, 2020

Picture Your World Weekend Workshop

Medina River Natural Area

The Medina River Natural Area is a 511-acre oasis with riverfront paved and dirt hiking and biking trails. A picturesque landscape rich with pecan and bald cypress trees near the river and with cactus and honey mesquite dotting the upland trails

1890 Highway 16 South, San Antonio, TX 78264; www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/Medina-River-Natural-Area 

April 4, 2020

Picture Your World Weekend Workshop

Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve 

Nestled between a major highway and limestone and concrete industries, lies an unlikely peaceful retreat. Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve, gifted in 2010, is owned and managed by Green Spaces Alliance. This 31-acre patchwork of nature is a sanctuary for local wildfire and native plants. 

Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve, NW Corner of NE 1604 and Judson Rd., San Antonio TX 78259; www.greensatx.org