Boldt Garden Club

Welcome to the Boldt Garden Club newsletter! Our mission is to help our Boldt students acquire a love and respect for nature that will last a lifetime. Please check back frequently for updates about nature events in and around our city. Scroll all the way through for family events, native plant resources, gardening resources, and school garden updates.

• Tuesday, October 8 - Club Meeting 3pm-4pm
• Tuesday, October 15 - Club Meeting 3pm-4pm
  
• Tuesday, October 22 - Club Meeting 3pm-4pm
  
• Tuesday, October 29 - Club Meeting 3pm-4pm
  
• Tuesday, November 5 - NO MEETING
  
• Tuesday, November 12 - Club Meeting 3pm-4pm
• Tuesday, November 19 - Club Meeting 3pm-4pm
• Tuesday, December 3 - Club Meeting 3pm - 4pm
• Tuesday, December 10 - Club Meeting 3pm - 4pm
• Tuesday, December 17 - Club Meeting 3pm - 4pm

Please feel free to join our garden club iNaturalist project! All you have to do is download the iNaturalist app and then add our project.

How to join iNaturalist:
https://help.inaturalist.org/en/support/solutions/articles/151000195690-how-to-sign-up-for-an-inaturalist-account

How to make an observation:
https://help.inaturalist.org/en/support/solutions/articles/151000192921-how-to-make-an-observation

Join our project and make observations!
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/boldt-elementary-community-inaturalist-project

Owen Makins decided to take on the task of revamping our entire garden for his Eagle Scout project. On behalf of our school community, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible makeover given to our school garden. The hard work, dedication, and creativity have transformed the space into a vibrant and welcoming environment for students, staff, and community alike.

To those who donated to Owen's project, we are so appreciative of your monetary support. It would not have been possible without your funding!

Thank you for investing your time and energy into this project. We truly appreciate your commitment to enhancing our school and fostering a love for nature among our students.

We look forward to enjoying and nurturing the garden together!

A very special thank you to Mrs. Alyssa Raymond for painting our shed! She donated her time and her talent to create an amazing and beautiful mural for us. We will always enjoy it when we visit our garden!

Come learn about what you need to plant to attract pollinators to your garden. October is the perfect time to plant because we usually have rain, which gives the plants a boost. Plants like slightly acidic water, and rain fills the bill. Texas Master Naturalists will show you recommended plants in the BLC garden. Leave with a list that you can take to your local native plant nursery to buy plants for your own garden.

https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/growing-milkweed-workshop-oct2024

Join us for a talk and nature walk led by Christine Westerman! Christine is the lead project manager in the local office of a national environmental consulting firm.

Learn about the wildlife that lives right here in our own park, and what they need in order to live and thrive in the wild. We will seek out signs of wildlife along the walk.

This talk is part of our monthly 4th Saturday Nature Walk series provided by our Alamo Area Master Naturalists and the Alamo Group of the Sierra Club, with the Native Plant Society of Texas, San Antonio.

https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/nature-talk-wildlife-hardberger-park-wildlife-2023-pk8zc

Get ready for an unforgettable NatureFest, presented by Green Spaces Alliance! This family-friendly event promises an array of activities including kids’ activities, yoga sessions, food trucks, local art, a conservation fair, a family hiking challenge, and much more! With something for everyone, NatureFest aims to foster a deeper connection with nature and the community. Admission is free, with donations supporting Green Spaces Alliance’s mission.

https://www.gardenstylesanantonio.com/event/nature-fest/

FREE Fishing Lessons to the Public & NO FISHING LICENSE needed for this event! Join Fin Addict Angler Foundation and the San Antonio River Authority for an exhilarating morning of family, fishing, and meeting new friends. Fin Addict Instructors and Volunteers will educate youth on the Basics of Fishing through fun methods, making this event full of excitement!

We encourage you to wear comfortable clothing and plenty of sun protection. Registration is free and all equipment will be provided. Adults must accompany children.

November 9, 2024

9:00am-11:00am
Acequia Park
8500 Mission Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78223

Click the link below to Pre-register today!

Head to Phil Hardberger Park for an opportunity to learn about the history of the Voelcker Homestead Farm. Only open to the public a few times a year so don’t miss out! Everyone Welcome! (Limited parking, ridesharing is encouraged)

November 16, 2024
Phil Hardberger Park
1021 Veolcker Lane
Located at the Voelcker Homestead Trailhead.

Activities Include:

• Games
• Petting Zoo
• Garden Tours
• South West Dairy Farmers Milking Demonstration
• Bees in the Heart of Texas
• Wildlife & Nature Learning
• Native Plant Giveaway (While supplies last)
• and More!

https://www.npsot.org/resources/native-plants/native-plants-database/

Find the Perfect Texas Native Plant for Your Landscape

Native plants are important for the health of local ecosystems. Plus, they create a sense of beauty in our landscapes and are an important food source for our favorite wildlife such as butterflies and birds.

The purpose of this database is to help you fill your landscape with native plants that are best adapted to your region and readily available in your area. It is not meant to provide an exhaustive list of Texas native plants.

GardenStyleSA.com is your resource for inspiring designs, drought-hardy plants and expert advice to transform your yard into a water-saving showpiece.

This is an amazing website and is a good go-to resource for ALL things gardening in San Antonio

https://www.wildflower.org/collections/

The ultimate plant list collection! If you need information on a plant species, look no further. You can even visit the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center! The website also contains a wealth of gardening information.

https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/

If you are looking for a great place to shop for native plants (plants that require little to no maintenance and are adapted to our local weather), then you need to head to Rainbow Gardens. They have an area known as the Butterfly Landing, and experts there will help you pick the perfect plants for a pollinator garden. They have indoor plants, cacti, trees, vegetables, you name it!

kathryn.jimenez@nisd.net

isabel.keu@nisd.net