The Natural Gardener

Learn to about Austin's Creeks with Keep Austin Beautiful presented by Edward Pung from Keep Austin Beautiful. Learn basic ecological concepts: what makes up a riparian ecosystem, its function, the characteristics of healthy vs. degraded areas, and how ecologists and conservationists go about restoring riparian areas, with examples. Also learn how to get involved with KAB and the Adopt-a-Creek program!

Are you curious about beekeeping? Would you like to know what the average person can do to protect and attract honey bees? Bee at The Natural Gardener to find out more about the honey bees’ job as pollinator, the causes of colony collapse disorder, and several ways we can help bees and other pollinators. Beekeeping information presented by Two Hives Honey.

Learn basic ecological concepts: what makes up a riparian ecosystem, its function, the characteristics of healthy vs. degraded areas, and how ecologists and conservationists go about restoring riparian areas, with examples. Also learn how to get involved with KAB and the Adopt-a-Creek program!

Join the Austin Reptile Society with Austin Reptile Service for a fun, family friendly event about snakes in Central Texas on Father’s Day weekend. Learn how to safely identify venomous snakes, and see some nonvenomous snakes in person.

Learn about Tree Care for Homeowners with Guy Leblanc of Arbor Vitae Tree Care. Get all the info for basic care and how to restore trees after ice or storm damage.

Do you know how to keep citrus happy and healthy in the Texas heat? Attend this class and you will! Learn everything about growing citrus like lemons, limes and oranges in the summer.  Also learn about common pests, watering, and fertilizing schedules with Scott Blackburn.

Come and learn how to save your own vegetable seeds to save money, preserve genetic diversity, and ensure you’ll never be without that favorite vegetable variety! Presented by Colleen Dieter.

Learn basic design principles and how to incorporate native plants into your landscape with Colleen Dieter.

Learn how to grow your own food.  Walk through the basics from soil prep, to raised beds, to planting in the right season.

Are you ready to get growing indoors? Austin Davenport will walk us through all the tricks for growing microgreens inside during the dog days of summer.