The Gardens of Hacienda Tecolote

05/04/2022

Support local!

What can you do as an individual? Support local if you can. 🙌

04/13/2022

We were thrilled to be able to work with for the second time to help make Fiesta a little more eco-friendly! This year we were able to divert 960 pounds of organic waste from landfills to where it will live its best afterlife as compost! Just remember! Plastic isn't compostable!

Interested in learning more about making your next event - big or small - part of the SOILution? Contact us at [email protected]!

04/02/2022

The Eagle’s Nest Community Garden will begin its public hours starting April 4th!

Following our grand opening, we have received much interest from the community. If you have any questions on how to volunteer or utilize the garden, let us know!

03/23/2022

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Do you know where Crested Caracaras are nesting in the San Antonio area? We've been asked to help locate nests for a UTSA graduate student who is examining microplastic consumption in terrestrial birds and using Crested Caracaras as her research model. She plans to collect regurgitated pellets on the ground beneath caracara nesting sites during the breeding season. Read more and find out how you can help at https://bexaraudubon.org/conservation-news/

03/21/2022

03/21/2022

We had a great time at the grand opening of the Eagle’s Nest Community Garden. This community garden project, led by , is off to a great start! More to come!

03/11/2022

Stop by during our Grand Opening March the 20th‼️
This party will be outdoors so bring your lawn chairs. There will be parking on site!

Who are we?
- A community garden. Home to Eagle's Nest Community Garden 🍃
- An education center for nature and sustainability 🌱
- A place to gather with friends and family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
- A place where Mexican Eagles and Great Owls hang out 🦅🦉

10/19/2021

With Zero Emissions Day & Car Free Day coming up, consider these tips to help start building healthy sustainable habits wherever possible!

- Fewer miles = fewer emissions.
- Walk/jog when possible!
- Go easy on the gas and brakes
- Use the recommended motor oil to better maintain your car
- Go hybrid or electric when possible
- Ask for home deliveries to be delivered in 1 package instead of multiple
- Use a manual mower for small lawns and use electric equipment for lawn/garden care if possible

Source: epa.gov

10/12/2021

Don’t forget to buy your pumpkins local this Halloween season 🎃🎃🎃

Roast the seeds, bake pumpkin goodies, and compost the waste!

10/06/2021

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Join us at 6 PM to plant seeds, set intentions, and enjoy great company in some beautiful gardens. We will also chat briefly on , for those who are interested in why we plant seeds on the New Moon.

10/05/2021

Swipe for helpful Halloween tips 🎃🎃🎃

As you plan for your Halloween decorations, parties, costumes, and more, consider these helpful tips to help make this years Halloween more sustainable. Let us know of any other ideas you may have!