WATER — THE NEW FRONTIER AND OTHER SECRETS OF GREEN LIVING
WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 16
WHERE: Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Road
HOW MUCH: Free, but RSVP is required
INFO: (210) 628-1639
Architect Stephen Colley of the Build San Antonio Green Program presents a workshop on going green around your home and garden, focusing on water and energy conservation.

GO GREEN SAC
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, April 17
WHERE: Loftin Student Center mall area, San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Ave.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: (210) 733-2680
An RV that runs on vegetable oil is on display as part of the Live Lightly Tour. Representatives from environmental organizations offer information.

EARTH DAY
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 19
WHERE: Woodlawn Lake, 1103 Cincinnati St.
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: (210) 434-6967
Fiesta event includes entertainment, vegetarian food, a 5K run and seminars demonstrating tree-planting and conservation techniques.

EARTH DAY EDUCATION
WHEN: Noon-8 p.m. Sunday, April 20
WHERE: Farm, 311 Howard St.
HOW MUCH: $5-$10; younger than 12, free; $2 off for guests arriving by eco-friendly transportation
INFO: myspace.com/farmsa
Event features music by Psychics, Marcus Rubio and others; exhibits and demonstrations; DIY setups; films and art. Proceeds go to the development of farm, an urban organic garden.

DAVID TAYLOR LECTURE
WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22
WHERE: Chapman Auditorium, Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place
HOW MUCH: Free, but reservations are recommended
INFO: (210) 222-8430; bexarlandtrust.org
Nature writer and English lecturer at the University of North Texas speaks about nature conservation. Presented by the Bexar Land Trust.

SOLAR FEST
WHEN: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 3
WHERE: Maverick Park, 1000 Broadway
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: (210) 354-0236; solarsanantonio.org
Fifth annual event features exhibits showcasing products that use solar energy and other renewable resources.

PREFER TO GO GREEN FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME?
Here are some helpful Web sites to check out:
Build San Antonio Green, buildsagreen.org
Earth Day Network, earthday.net
Earth Friendly Goods, earthfriendlygoods.com
National Geographic's Green Guide, thegreenguide.com
Ideal Bite, idealbite.com

Jessica Belasco | 210SA contributor