As the health events of 2020 unfolded, and in-person events were canceled, the Conservancy worked with Park Staff and dedicated volunteers to shift all of our programs to be presented live online.
To see the recordings of the children’s program Starting Out Wild, please visit this page.
Below are the recorded virtual nature talks and nature walks. Enjoy.
Watch an educational presentation by Jon Zeitler, from the National Weather Service, as part of our fourth Saturday Nature Walk series.
Ecologist Christine Westerman discusses the ecology and wildlife of Hardberger Park. Learn what animals are found in the park and what they need in order to live and thrive in the wild.
Master Naturalist, Catherine Sobie Sobieszczyk demonstrates how to play her game of migration with us! ‘Journey' to up many different colorful and informational stations while learning all about the Monarch butterfly.
Internationally known birding educators, Patsy and Tom Inglet, from the Bexar Audubon Society, teach the basics of birding and using binoculars to see local birds.
Master Naturalist, Drake White, discusses the Monarch butterfly migration patterns and the current efforts to conserve this critical species.
Master Naturalist, Emily Hawthorn, discusses the life cycle of butterflies, the difference between host and nectar plants, and the identification of five common San Antonio butterflies.
Learn about the difference between honey bees and native bees with local beekeeper and Nature Preserve Officer Wendy Leonard.
In this video, learn how iNaturalist and the City Nature Challenge contribute to conservation, and how you can participate. You’ll be introduced to iNaturalist, the Texas Nature Trackers program and the ins and outs of the CNC
Expert birders Patsy and Alan Kuentz discuss how to observe our area birds. This presentation is filled with wonderful photography from birds in San Antonio’s natural areas.
Master Naturalist, Gary Poole discusses the role of underlying rocks in soil formation and soils on plant communities.
Ruby Zavala, from Texas AgriLife Extension, describes the best herbs to plant in your garden that will benefit pollinators and how to prepare your herbs for sachets.
Join us as we celebrate the heritage of Phil Hardberger Park. The 330 acres of parkland was once part of a dairy farm owned and operated by Max and Minnie Voelcker.
Join us as we celebrate the heritage of Phil Hardberger Park. The 330 acres of parkland was once part of a dairy farm owned and operated by Max and Minnie Voelcker.
Join us as we celebrate the heritage of Phil Hardberger Park. The 330 acres of parkland was once part of a dairy farm owned and operated by Max and Minnie Voelcker.
Join us as we celebrate the heritage of Phil Hardberger Park. The 330 acres of parkland was once part of a dairy farm owned and operated by Max and Minnie Voelcker.
Join us as we celebrate the heritage of Phil Hardberger Park. The 330 acres of parkland was once part of a dairy farm owned and operated by Max and Minnie Voelcker.
Julia Byrd, of the Native Prairies Association of Texas, talks about savanna ecosystems, and the processes that maintain them.
Wendy Drezek performs her Starting Out: Clever Spiders class in a condensed form for children to learn about nature at home.
Grass expert Cleveland Powell talks about the native grasses, recorded live from the Hardberger Park Savanna.
Master Naturalist Drake White talks about the amazing migration of the Monarch Butterflies through Texas in the fall.
Tom Kinsey presents some of his many animals live via Zoom as he explains about taking care of these alternative pets. Join us for this family-friendly event to see all of his interesting animals.
Michelle Camara, owner of Southern Wildlife Rehab discusses how she cares for the Rehab's beavers, bats, tortoises possums, and even a coyote! Come learn about these animals' lives and rehabilitation.
Wendy Drezek performs her Starting Out: SLeaves class in a condensed form for children to learn about nature at home.
Park Biologist, Jewell Cozort talks about ecosystem services on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 as part of the 4th Saturday Nature Walk series in Phil Hardberger Park.
Master Naturalist, Catherine Sobiesczyk, teaches how she creates interactive fun while exploring the connections in science and nature! She shows the set up of three interactive yard games that include a monarch journey, amphibian antics with math, and nature journaling along with a native habitat 'field-trip'.
Wendy Drezek performs her Starting Out: Seeds class in a condensed form for children to learn about nature at home.
Join Master Naturalist, Jean Hackett, as she explains all about seeds. Children will learn about the different types of seeds, what they do, and why they are so important.
Wendy Drezek performs her Starting Out: Grasses class in a condensed form for children to learn about nature at home.
On June 27, Joan Miller of the Native Plant Society of Texas, San Antonio Chapter (NPSOT-SA) and Drake White of the Nectar Bar let a virtual Nature Walk live on Facebook.
