Volunteer: Garden Day at Medina River Natural AreaJoin us at the beautiful Medina River Natural Area to assist with invasive species removal and other preparations for a new garden area. All tools provided. If you have your own work or garden gloves, be sure to bring them. When: Saturday, July 18, 2026 Timeframe: 8:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Address: 15890 TX-16, San Antonio, TX 78264 Map link here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7WwcYCt7EsCYjMZD8 Point of Contact: Christian Victorian Questions? Email christian.victorian@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-8309 Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Join us at the beautiful Medina River Natural Area to assist with invasive species removal and other preparations for a new garden area. All tools provided. If you have your own work or garden gloves, be sure to bring them. When: Saturday, July 18, 2026 Timeframe: 8:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Address: 15890 TX-16, San Antonio, TX 78264 Map link here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7WwcYCt7EsCYjMZD8 Point of Contact: Christian Victorian Questions? Email christian.victorian@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-8309 Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 18, 2026 Zip Code: 78264 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer Day at Brackenridge ParkJoin the Brackenridge Park Conservancy and help maintain a healthy environment for people, plants, and wildlife! We will be cleaning the Avenue B park border. 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: Saturday, July 11, 2026 Timeframe: 9 AM-11 AM Location: Meet at Brackenridge Park Conservancy Main Office (formerly the Fiesta Commission building) Meeting location: 2611 Broadway, 78215 Register at the link here! For additional questions, please email Erin Quintanilla: equintanilla@brackenridgepark.org Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Join the Brackenridge Park Conservancy and help maintain a healthy environment for people, plants, and wildlife! We will be cleaning the Avenue B park border. 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: Saturday, July 11, 2026 Timeframe: 9 AM-11 AM Location: Meet at Brackenridge Park Conservancy Main Office (formerly the Fiesta Commission building) Meeting location: 2611 Broadway, 78215 Register at the link here! For additional questions, please email Erin Quintanilla: equintanilla@brackenridgepark.org Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 11, 2026 Zip Code: 78215 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: July Johnson Grass Removal at McAllister Park—Multiple Dates Available**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, July 5, 2026 Sunday, July 12, 2026 Sunday, July 19, 2026 Sunday, July 26, 2026 Timeframe: 8:45 a.m.-11 a.m. 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: The specific location at McAllister Park will be emailed before the event. For additional questions, email Kurt Kummer at k.kummer@comcast.net Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation **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, July 5, 2026 Sunday, July 12, 2026 Sunday, July 19, 2026 Sunday, July 26, 2026 Timeframe: 8:45 a.m.-11 a.m. 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: The specific location at McAllister Park will be emailed before the event. For additional questions, email Kurt Kummer at k.kummer@comcast.net Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Jul 26, 2026 Zip Code: 78247 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Trail Watch Volunteer OrientationAre 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, July 25, 2026 Timeframe: 10am-11:30am Location: Roosevelt Clubhouse Address: 331 Roosevelt Ave. 78210 RSVP Required. Questions? Email parkvolunteer@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-8452. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation 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, July 25, 2026 Timeframe: 10am-11:30am Location: Roosevelt Clubhouse Address: 331 Roosevelt Ave. 78210 RSVP Required. Questions? Email parkvolunteer@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-8452. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 25, 2026 Zip Code: 78210 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Garden Day at Panther Springs ParkVolunteers are needed to help pull weeds and grasses from the front entrance garden bed. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat, and bring plenty of water and work gloves. Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 Timeframe: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Address: 22635 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX 78260 Meeting location: Meet by the dog park front entrance Google map here. Questions? Email david.jimenez@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-5320. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Volunteers are needed to help pull weeds and grasses from the front entrance garden bed. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat, and bring plenty of water and work gloves. Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 Timeframe: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Address: 22635 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX 78260 Meeting location: Meet by the dog park front entrance Google map here. Questions? Email david.jimenez@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-5320. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 24, 2026 Zip Code: 78260 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Garden Day at Stone Oak Park (North Trails)
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, July 17, 2026 Timeframe: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Address: 20395 Stone Oak Pkwy. Google map here. Questions? Email david.jimenez@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-5320. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation
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, July 17, 2026 Timeframe: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Address: 20395 Stone Oak Pkwy. Google map here. Questions? Email david.jimenez@sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-5320. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 17, 2026 Zip Code: 78258 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteers Needed for the Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival at Brackenridge ParkCalling all helping hands, butterfly enthusiasts, pollinator protectors, and nature lovers! Join us behind the scenes of the 11th Annual Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival as we transform Brackenridge Park into a day of wonder, discovery, and hands-on nature education for more than 10,000 community members. Volunteer opportunities are available Thursday, October 1 through Saturday, October 3 and include festival setup, decorating, educational activations, guest engagement, logistics, and breakdown. Whether you have a few hours to give or want to bring a volunteer group, we'd love to have you involved. We offer a variety of roles and will do our best to match volunteers with their interests and abilities. After submitting the interest form, our team will follow up with placement details and logistics. Thank you for helping bring the magic to life—we couldn't do it without you! Date of event: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Location: Brackenridge Park Timeframe: Event is 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., but shifts vary from October 1st to October 3rd Contact: Mallory Lancaster Email: monarchfest@bloomingwithbirdie.com Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form and someone will reach out to you. Do not register on Galaxy Digital. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Calling all helping hands, butterfly enthusiasts, pollinator protectors, and nature lovers! Join us behind the scenes of the 11th Annual Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival as we transform Brackenridge Park into a day of wonder, discovery, and hands-on nature education for more than 10,000 community members. Volunteer opportunities are available Thursday, October 1 through Saturday, October 3 and include festival setup, decorating, educational activations, guest engagement, logistics, and breakdown. Whether you have a few hours to give or want to bring a volunteer group, we'd love to have you involved. We offer a variety of roles and will do our best to match volunteers with their interests and abilities. After submitting the interest form, our team will follow up with placement details and logistics. Thank you for helping bring the magic to life—we couldn't do it without you! Date of event: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Location: Brackenridge Park Timeframe: Event is 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., but shifts vary from October 1st to October 3rd Contact: Mallory Lancaster Email: monarchfest@bloomingwithbirdie.com Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form and someone will reach out to you. Do not register on Galaxy Digital. Program: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2026 Zip Code: 78212 Allow Groups: No |