Opportunities From: City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation

Celebrate Earth Day by giving back! Join Parks & Recreation from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM for a citywide litter cleanup. Volunteers will work together to remove trash from parks and help create a cleaner, healthier environment for wildlife and our community.

Groups and individuals are encouraged to sign up—choose your preferred location and be part of the impact!

For more information, email parkvolunteer@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-8309. 

**Sign up at the link here and choose your preferred park.**

Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by picking up litter in the park! Friends of McAllister Park (FOMP) and the San Antonio Road Runners (SARR) will provide litter grabbers, litter buckets, trash bags, safety vests,2 and work gloves. Come lend a hand at beautiful McAllister Park! Please register with FOMP for more

                                       **Do not register on Galaxy Digital for this event.**

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Timeframe: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m 

BE SURE TO REGISTER AT THE GOOGLE LINK HERE.

Please note: The specific location at McAllister Park will be emailed before the event. 

For additional questions, email AJ Maldonado at adryan220@gmail.com

**This event is hosted by Friends of McAllister Park. DO NOT register on Galaxy Digital.**

The Friends of McAllister Park (FOMP) is working to keep McAllister Park beautiful by slowing the spread of invasive Johnson Grass. Duties may include cutting seed heads, raking thatch, digging and removing rhizomes, or replanting natives.

Work sites vary weekly. Please register with FOMP at the highlighted link below for further details.

Dates:

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Timeframe: 9:45am-12pm

Please bring your own gloves and hand pruners if you have them. 

BE SURE TO REGISTER AT THE GOOGLE LINK BELOW:

https://forms.gle/R6vb9abqqT9yDcYs5

Please note: Specific location at McAllister Park will be emailed prior to the event. 

For additional questions, email Kurt Kummer (k.kummer@comcast.net)

Join the Brackenridge Park Conservancy and help maintain a healthy environment for people, plants, and wildlife! We will be cleaning up along the Avenue B park border. Parking is available in our office lot.

All materials will be provided (gloves, trash bags, and litter grabbers).

Be sure to wear comfortable clothes, wear sunblock and bug spray, and bring your own bottled water.

Families of all ages are welcome

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Timeframe: 9 AM-11 AM

Location: Brackenridge Park Conservancy Main Office

Meeting location:  2611 Broadway, 78215 

For additional questions, please email Erin Quintanilla: equintanilla@brackenridgepark.org

Join the Brackenridge Park Conservancy for a trails litter cleanup and help maintain a healthy environment for people, plants, and wildlife. 

All materials provided including gloves, bags, and litter grabbers. 

Be sure to wear comfortable clothes, wear sunblock and bug spray, and bring your own bottled water.

Families of all ages are welcome

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Timeframe: 9 AM-11 AM

Location: Brackenridge Park

Address: Meet along Brackenridge Dr. at the picnic area

Meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WCPwbUXCrzu2zE7Z7

For additional questions, please email Erin Quintanilla: equintanilla@brackenridgepark.org.

Are you passionate about our greenway trails? Consider becoming a Trail Watch Volunteer! Trail Watch Volunteers help protect and activate the trails by reporting vandalism, picking up litter, assisting trail users, and sharing information—all while enjoying the outdoors. On your regular stroll, you can be the eyes and ears of the trails and help ensure everyone can enjoy their natural beauty.

This program is open to volunteers ages 18 & up. 

Details:

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Timeframe: 10am-11:30am

Location: Roosevelt Clubhouse

Address: 331 Roosevelt Ave. 78210

RSVP Required. 

Questions? Email parkvolunteers@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-8452.

Volunteers are needed to pull weeds and invasive grasses around the trailhead areas. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring plenty of water, work gloves, and a hat. 

Date: Friday, April 10, 2026

Timeframe: 8:30am-10:30am

Address: 20395 Stone Oak Pkwy. Google map here. 

Questions? Email david.jimenez@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-5320.

**PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER ON GALAXY DIGITAL**

Blooming with Birdie & the San Antonio Arboretum are bringing another nature-based celebration to San Antonio: ArBird Day - Celebrating the birds, the trees, and everything in between!

On Sunday, April 26 from 9am–1pm, the Arboretum will transform into a hands-on learning and outdoor exploration under the canopy. ArBird Day is a fun, family-friendly fiesta celebrating the special relationship between birds, trees, and everything in between! 

You can expect: Free Tree Giveaway & education, Pruning Principles class, Guided Arboretum tours, Little Birder “I Spy” adventure, Bird kite-making, Birding walks…and more nature-filled goodness.

To bring this day to life, we’re gathering helpful hands - individuals and groups alike - to help with activities, guide families, and assist with setup and breakdown. As always, we will do our best to place volunteers in roles they prefer.

Ages: Volunteers must be 18 years or older. Youth ages 16–17 are welcome to volunteer when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form. 

Location: Arboretum San Antonio

Address: 4226 SE Military Dr., 78222

Point of contact: Mallory Lancaster 

Email: mallory@bloomingwithbirdie.com