Community Calendar

Be a part of the action at one of the industry's top Writers Conferences & Film Festivals: volunteer for Austin Film Festival 2025!

--Earn Festival badges through volunteer hours
--Connect with fellow creatives in the Austin film community
--Get behind-the-scenes access and experience the magic of storytelling from some of the best of the industry

Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, or just a fan of great stories -- this is your chance to get involved!

Sign up now!

Be a part of the action at one of the industry's top Writers Conferences & Film Festivals: volunteer for Austin Film Festival 2025!

--Earn Festival badges through volunteer hours
--Connect with fellow creatives in the Austin film community
--Get behind-the-scenes access and experience the magic of storytelling from some of the best of the industry

Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, or just a fan of great stories -- this is your chance to get involved!

Sign up now!

Be a part of the action at one of the industry's top Writers Conferences & Film Festivals: volunteer for Austin Film Festival 2025!

--Earn Festival badges through volunteer hours
--Connect with fellow creatives in the Austin film community
--Get behind-the-scenes access and experience the magic of storytelling from some of the best of the industry

Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, or just a fan of great stories -- this is your chance to get involved!

Sign up now!

Wizzie Brown, BCE, Texas A&M AgriLife Senior Extension Program Specialist in Entomology, will present "Chewed leaves are part of a healthy garden: How to attract insects to your yard and why you and your garden need them"

Gardening Volunteers of South Texas
Gardening Essentials
Monday, September 15, 2025
12 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
$5 donation appreciated

San Antonio Garden Center
3310 N New Braunfels Avenue
San Antonio, Texas

Wizzie Brown, BCE, Texas A&M AgriLife Senior Extension Program Specialist in Entomology, will present "Chewed leaves are part of a healthy garden: How to attract insects to your yard and why you and your garden need them"

See complete details of upcoming Gardening Essentials

About monthly Gardening Essentials classes:
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their gardening skills. You'll have the opportunity to learn from expert gardeners and fellow gardening enthusiasts, who will share their knowledge and tips on various gardening techniques. From choosing the right plants for your garden to proper soil preparation and maintenance, we'll cover all the essentials you need to know to create a thriving garden.

Gardening Essential Extras!

Tool Sharpening: Bring your gardening tools that need sharpening!

Plant Xchange: Bring in your plants to find them a new home!

Potluck Social – Meet & Greet: Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy lunching with our group!

Gardening Essentials classes hosted by Gardening Volunteers of South Texas are endorsed by the Mayor’s Fitness Council of San Antonio.

Our young adult program is for LGBTQ+ adults ages 18-24. This support program will help LGBTQ+ adults and allies come together to talk about the transition to adulthood, life events, community, health and so much more.

Be a part of the action at one of the industry's top Writers Conferences & Film Festivals: volunteer for Austin Film Festival 2025!

--Earn Festival badges through volunteer hours
--Connect with fellow creatives in the Austin film community
--Get behind-the-scenes access and experience the magic of storytelling from some of the best of the industry

Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, or just a fan of great stories -- this is your chance to get involved!

Sign up now!

We welcome all middle and high school ages to come join us for a Fiesta Youth meeting. Our youth meetings provide a safe, non-judgmental, affirming place for all LGBTQ+ youth. Every Tuesday, our youth meet at Woodlawn Pointe to meet new friends, participate in fun games and activities (field trips, too!), and join in on group discussions.

Be a part of the action at one of the industry's top Writers Conferences & Film Festivals: volunteer for Austin Film Festival 2025!

--Earn Festival badges through volunteer hours
--Connect with fellow creatives in the Austin film community
--Get behind-the-scenes access and experience the magic of storytelling from some of the best of the industry

Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, or just a fan of great stories -- this is your chance to get involved!

Sign up now!

Be a part of the action at one of the industry's top Writers Conferences & Film Festivals: volunteer for Austin Film Festival 2025!

--Earn Festival badges through volunteer hours
--Connect with fellow creatives in the Austin film community
--Get behind-the-scenes access and experience the magic of storytelling from some of the best of the industry

Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, or just a fan of great stories -- this is your chance to get involved!

Sign up now!

NERD is a social forum for discussions on articles on contemporary ecological and environmental issues. In this inaugural meeting, we will discuss research on the value of trees in urban settings, with emphasis on climate change. This session is led by Dr. Kelly Lyons, Professor of Biology, Trinity University and board member of the Texas Society for Ecological Restoration.

Food on us, drinks on you!