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Home » Volunteer Outreach Service » Gutierrez Xeriscape Garden Park

Gutierrez Xeriscape Garden Park

Gutierrez Garden Park –  The park features a Butterfly Garden, Texas Superstar Trail, Lions Club Hummingbird Garden, Dojo Birdhouse Garden, Native plants, a Bird “Woods” and coming soon a Bird “Prairie.” This 2-acre park features multiple garden areas beautifully maintained by the Guadalupe Master Gardeners volunteer group. The gazebo area is perfect for photo opportunities, and a shaded and lighted walking trail encircles the park, and a new Texas Superstar Lacey Oak tree was planted by Cub Scout Pack #51!

Location:  1231 Borgfeld Rd., Schertz, TX  78154
POC:  Maria Dykes, mariaq75@gmail.com
Date & Time:  Scheduled Workdays are Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays  8:00 am – 10 am
Task: Volunteers will monitor, maintain, repair, and plant.  This teaching garden provides knowledge about pollinators and Texas Native Plants.
Please reach out to the POC if you would like to work in the garden.  All volunteer workers welcome.
 
We need volunteers to help water!  Out of the 28 garden beds, 26 need hand watering!
 
More Info: https://fun4alamokids.com/Fun-Around-Town/Trails/Gutierrez-Xeriscape-Park/View-details
Hello Master Gardeners! This is the October monthly updates for Gutierrez Garden Park. Check out the new sensory garden at the park-see attachment here =–> http://guadalupecountymastergardeners.org/files/2025/10/GutierrezPark-Updates_Oct.pdfWe have been preparing the park for the Fall by planting a few fall flowers like fall aster and some marigolds. We recently started volunteer days with the Clemens H.S. Honor Society. The next volunteer day will be on Oct 25th and Nov 22nd. We are looking for at least 4 volunteers for each day. The tasks will include:

Watering the whole park
Planting more plants throughout park
Weeding
Clearing out area to even walkway
Sowing seeds
Rock Art/crafts
Mulch the whole park to prepare for Winter
Please send me a text if you can volunteer (210-792-1603). The park looks amazing! Please come visit us soon!

Maria Dykes

GCMG Gutierrez Park Coordinator

 
July 2025 Updates (Click on picture to enlarge)

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Seed Exchange In the MG Library
December 31, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library

Master Gardeners Seed Exchange Please note the new time (2-4 PM) effective Wednesday December 10th, 2023. Most of us have our Fall planting complete or nearly so by now.  Time... Read More →

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January 7 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library

Master Gardeners Seed Exchange Please note the new time (2-4 PM) effective Wednesday December 10th, 2023. Most of us have our Fall planting complete or nearly so by now.  Time... Read More →

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GCMG Board of Directors Meeting – All Members Encouraged to Attend
January 8 @ 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
GCMG Board of Directors Meeting – All Members Encouraged to Attend

This month the Board of Directors meeting will start at 4:00 PM in the second floor kitchen classroom at the AgriLife office.  Please be on time. Board members: please post... Read More →

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Lunch & Learn – Kitchen Herb Gardens – @ the Schertz Public Library – Karen Brkich
January 10 @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Learn – Kitchen Herb Gardens – @ the Schertz Public Library – Karen Brkich

 Join us for an informative presentation by Karen Brkich, focused on 'Kitchen Herb Gardens – Fresh Herbs Right at Your Fingertips.' Bring your favorite lunch and learn from one of... Read More →

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Native Plant Society of Texas Guadalupe Chapter – January Meeting
January 13 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Native Plant Society of Texas Guadalupe Chapter – January Meeting

Texas Native Plant Society Guadalupe County (Schertz/Seguin) Chapter NEWS FROM THE NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY OF TEXAS, GUADALUPE CHAPTER   The Guadalupe Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will hold... Read More →

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Learn @ AgriLife Extension – Tree Care & Maintenance presented by Travis Franke
January 14 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Learn @ AgriLife Extension – Tree Care & Maintenance presented by Travis Franke

This month’s Lunch & Learn on January 14th is about Tree Care & Maintenance presented by our own Travis Franke, Extension Agent Come join Travis for a wonderful presentation on... Read More →

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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library
January 14 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library

Master Gardeners Seed Exchange Please note the new time (2-4 PM) effective Wednesday December 10th, 2023. Most of us have our Fall planting complete or nearly so by now.  Time... Read More →

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5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture
January 15 @ 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture

Monthly Membership Meeting and Social with Lecture This month's lecture will be presented by Jay White, Owner & Publisher of Texas Gardener Magazine on Grandma survived the depression cuz her... Read More →

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January 21 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library

Master Gardeners Seed Exchange Please note the new time (2-4 PM) effective Wednesday December 10th, 2023. Most of us have our Fall planting complete or nearly so by now.  Time... Read More →

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January 28 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library

Master Gardeners Seed Exchange Please note the new time (2-4 PM) effective Wednesday December 10th, 2023. Most of us have our Fall planting complete or nearly so by now.  Time... Read More →

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December 31, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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January 7
January 7 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Seed Exchange In the MG Library

January 8
January 8 @ 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

GCMG Board of Directors Meeting – All Members Encouraged to Attend

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January 10
January 10 @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunch & Learn – Kitchen Herb Gardens – @ the Schertz Public Library – Karen Brkich

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January 13
January 13 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Native Plant Society of Texas Guadalupe Chapter – January Meeting

January 14
January 14 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch & Learn @ AgriLife Extension – Tree Care & Maintenance presented by Travis Franke

January 14 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Seed Exchange In the MG Library

January 15
January 15 @ 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM

Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture

January 21
January 21 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Seed Exchange In the MG Library

January 13
January 13 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Native Plant Society of Texas Guadalupe Chapter – January Meeting

January 14
January 14 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch & Learn @ AgriLife Extension – Tree Care & Maintenance presented by Travis Franke

January 14 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Seed Exchange In the MG Library

January 15
January 15 @ 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM

Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture

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January 21 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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