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May 2024
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Select Tuesdays, May through June | 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these resilient plants in your home garden. Registration is not required for drop-in tours. Fee: […]
Little Sprouts Hike
Tuesdays, March 5 – November 12, 2024 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. Each weekly Little Sprouts Hike features a different nature-based lesson designed to inspire a love and appreciation of the natural world. All hikes begin at the Garden Gift Shop. Some trails are unpaved, so all-terrain strollers are recommended. Recommended for Early Childhood, ages […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Tuesdays, February through May | 10 – 11 a.m. Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these resilient plants in your home garden. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. Fee: Free […]
Members Only: Huntopia Guided Tour
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1 – 2 p.m., 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 10 – 11 a.m. Explore the never-before-seen Huntopia exhibition during this drop-in guided tour! This breathtaking exhibition features fun, colorful, and whimsical large outdoor sculptures of bunnies, butterflies, and tropical birds. Come […]
New to Gardening in San Antonio?
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Whether you’re new to San Antonio or new to gardening, this workshop will help you create beautiful landscapes that save water. Learn about the effects of South Texas climate and soil on landscaping. Discover design basics, native plants, and water-saving tips. Leave the workshop motivated and […]
Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden
Wednesdays, March 6 – November 13, 2024 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. Each weekly Nature Exploration features a different nature-play activity designed to inspire a love of nature while engaging in sensory experiences outdoors. Explorations begin at the lawn near Prickly Pear Pavilion in the Family Adventure Garden just past the entrance archway. Recommended for […]
Gardening Workshop: Surviving the Summer Heat
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Learn about our region’s unique climate and how it affects gardening. In this program, you’ll discover how to make a strong garden by learning about soil, watering, design, and plant selections. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration ends when class is filled. Instructor: Bexar County Master […]
Dementia-Friendly Gardening Workshop
Select Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Designed for people living with dementia and their caregivers, please join us for this dementia-friendly gardening class. Come ready to get your hands dirty, learn from caring educators and volunteers, and spend time with others! Hands-on activities include planting, pruning, and exploring plants at your own pace. […]
Garden Nights
Select Wednesdays April – September | 6 – 9 p.m. Discover the enchantment of Garden Nights on select Wednesdays from April through September. Enjoy extended hours, savor delicious food and beverages, explore a vibrant vendor market, and enjoy captivating live entertainment, all amidst the mesmerizing beauty of the Garden during the summer season. Visit sabot.org/gardennights for […]
Raising the Bar: Berry Shrub
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 6:30-7:30pm Join us for the Raising the Bar series if you are interested in adding new flavors to your home bar! Learn to make shrubs, infused liquor, bitters, and more from scratch! In this class learn to make a berry shrub, enjoy a cocktail and a chef prepared light meal, […]
Storytime in the Garden
Thursdays, March 7, 2024 – November 14, 2024 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. Each weekly Storytime in the Garden session features different nature themed books designed to stimulate young minds and foster an appreciation for the great outdoors. Families are welcome to bring a blanket to sit on during story time. Recommended for Early Childhood, […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Huntopia
Select days, May through October, 2024 Explore the never-before-seen Huntopia exhibition during this drop-in guided tour! This breathtaking exhibition features fun, colorful, and whimsical large outdoor sculptures of bunnies, butterflies, and tropical birds. Come enjoy this exhibition by artist Hunt Slonem surrounded by the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s beautiful landscape designs. Registration is not required […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Huntopia
Select days, May through October, 2024 Explore the never-before-seen Huntopia exhibition during this drop-in guided tour! This breathtaking exhibition features fun, colorful, and whimsical large outdoor sculptures of bunnies, butterflies, and tropical birds. Come enjoy this exhibition by artist Hunt Slonem surrounded by the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s beautiful landscape designs. Registration is not required […]
Tree Workshop
Discover arboriculture with a conservation focus. Every month, the tours will vary. They will focus on changes in the landscape and how living things adapt and assist each other. During the tours, we will explore the Garden’s rare trees and learn about their role in our ecosystem. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration ends when class […]
Drought Tolerant Landscape: Tips, Tricks, and Tech
Friday, May 10, 2024 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Water conservation can take on many forms in your lawn, garden, or landscaping. This class will cover how to design a low-water landscape. It will also include water-smart technology and techniques for water-conscious outdoor spaces. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. Fee: $17 ($12 for members). Registration ends […]
Mother and Child Cooking Class
Friday, May 10, 2024 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Celebrate mom with a cooking class for mothers and children! In this cooking class, our Garden Chef’s mother, Chef Marianna Outlaw, will lead us through a delicious and nutritious cooking lesson involving ingredients from our culinary garden. Recommended for children 8 and older and adult children […]
Seasonal Night Hike: Garden After Dark
Embark upon an afterhours hike in the Garden and experience the trails at night in a new way. Explore the sights and sounds of the nocturnal night life. Learn to identify bats and recognize hooting and croaking frogs. Also, learn about native plants in the Garden. Ages 14+. Fee: $20 ($15 member). Registration is open […]
Family Morning Hike
Discover the Botanical Garden’s creatures and plants on this guided Family Morning Hike! Join us and explore the Garden with a trained guide to see the garden wildlife and plants in the morning sunshine. Each monthly hike has a different focus that correlates to seasonally appropriate topics and garden plants. Contact arussell@sabot.org with questions. Fee: […]
Meditation in the Garden
Select Saturdays | 10 – 11 a.m. Practice presence in nature through this secular, guided meditation session. Learn to calm the mind and relax the body to promote a healthier, more productive life. All levels are welcome; participants are welcome to bring their own cushions to sit on; ages 16+. Presented by The Still State […]
Yard Redesign: Lawnscape to Landscape
Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 2 – 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 2 – 4 p.m. Texas weather is tough on lawns. Dig in and learn how to redesign a home lawn and landscape. Make it ready for the heat of summer and water […]
Garden Sound Bath
Participate in a restorative journey through sound with Pamela Martinez, musician, and educator. This group meditation utilizes the vibrational power of sound to hold space for a time to tune into our higher selves while allowing the body to rest and digest. When we come together, the field of gentle replenishment gets propagated as we […]
Macrocosm by SOLI Chamber Ensemble
Monday, May 13, 2024 | 7 p.m. Macrocosm is the final concert of the season and occurs on the 30th anniversary of SOLI’s first concert in 1994. The program spans past, present, and future – representative parts of SOLI’s significant contribution to the world of contemporary classical chamber music – contrasting representative works from SOLI’s […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Select Tuesdays, May through June | 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these resilient plants in your home garden. Registration is not required for drop-in tours. Fee: […]
Little Sprouts Hike
Tuesdays, March 5 – November 12, 2024 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. Each weekly Little Sprouts Hike features a different nature-based lesson designed to inspire a love and appreciation of the natural world. All hikes begin at the Garden Gift Shop. Some trails are unpaved, so all-terrain strollers are recommended. Recommended for Early Childhood, ages […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Tuesdays, February through May | 10 – 11 a.m. Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these resilient plants in your home garden. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. Fee: Free […]
Nature Journaling and Mini-Forest Bathing
Tuesday May 14, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Ignite your curiosity in our Forest Bathing and Nature Journaling event. Begin with a guided naturejournal session, awakening your inner scientist. Conclude with a mini forest bathing session, offering relaxation amidst the blooming garden. This enriching experience blends exploration, creativity, and tranquility. Fee: $35 ($30 […]
Members Only – Conservation and Collections Guided Tour with Michael Eason
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Embark on a botanical journey with Michael Eason who will guide guests in the Garden’s efforts to preserve rare plant species in South Texas. Explore the region’s flora and ecology as he leads guests on a tour the native plants of Texas and northern Mexico. […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Huntopia
Select days, May through October, 2024 Explore the never-before-seen Huntopia exhibition during this drop-in guided tour! This breathtaking exhibition features fun, colorful, and whimsical large outdoor sculptures of bunnies, butterflies, and tropical birds. Come enjoy this exhibition by artist Hunt Slonem surrounded by the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s beautiful landscape designs. Registration is not required […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Huntopia
Select days, May through October, 2024 Explore the never-before-seen Huntopia exhibition during this drop-in guided tour! This breathtaking exhibition features fun, colorful, and whimsical large outdoor sculptures of bunnies, butterflies, and tropical birds. Come enjoy this exhibition by artist Hunt Slonem surrounded by the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s beautiful landscape designs. Registration is not required […]
Guided Tour: Birds of Texas
Learn about resident and migrant birds at the Botanical Garden. Discover bird characteristics and requirements, such as food, nesting, and protection. Also, learn which native plants you can add to your landscape to attract birds. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration open until tour fills. Wednesday, May 15 | 8:30 – 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, […]
Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden
Wednesdays, March 6 – November 13, 2024 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. Each weekly Nature Exploration features a different nature-play activity designed to inspire a love of nature while engaging in sensory experiences outdoors. Explorations begin at the lawn near Prickly Pear Pavilion in the Family Adventure Garden just past the entrance archway. Recommended for […]
Dementia-Friendly Gardening Workshop
Select Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Designed for people living with dementia and their caregivers, please join us for this dementia-friendly gardening class. Come ready to get your hands dirty, learn from caring educators and volunteers, and spend time with others! Hands-on activities include planting, pruning, and exploring plants at your own pace. […]
Storytime in the Garden
Thursdays, March 7, 2024 – November 14, 2024 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. Each weekly Storytime in the Garden session features different nature themed books designed to stimulate young minds and foster an appreciation for the great outdoors. Families are welcome to bring a blanket to sit on during story time. Recommended for Early Childhood, […]
Guided Tour: Ethnobotany of Native Plants
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. People and cultures have used native plants for food, medicine, and shelter over time. Explore the diverse connections people have had, and will continue to have, with native Texas plants. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration open until tour fills Instructor: Kate Griffin, Conservation and Adult […]
LUSH: Rosé & Roses
Enjoy extended hours, live music, entertainment, and beautiful bloom displays as the Sun sets. Each LUSH event welcomes a playful new theme, and guests 21+ receive a complimentary cocktail to get in the spirit. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. Featuring a market supporting local small businesses. Ticket Pricing: Adults – $30.00 […]
Foodie Cinema: Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)
Friday, May 17, 2024 | 7:00-9:00 p.m. Join us for our next foodie cinema featuring Breakfast at Tiffany’s. During this classic film, enjoy a cocktail and several delicious, themed dinner items prepared by our Garden Chef. Films are shown in our indoor setting with a garden view. G, 1h 55m. Ages 21+. Instructors: Garden Culinary Team […]
Guided Tour: Birds of Texas
Learn about resident and migrant birds at the Botanical Garden. Discover bird characteristics and requirements, such as food, nesting, and protection. Also, learn which native plants you can add to your landscape to attract birds. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration open until tour fills. Wednesday, May 15 | 8:30 – 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, […]
Mycology 101: Introduction to Mushrooms!
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Join SamtheFungi to explore the importance of mushrooms in the environment. Learn the basics of mycology and how to begin exploring their wild world! This class is perfect for people of all ages and will cover terms […]
Meditation in the Garden
Select Saturdays | 10 – 11 a.m. Practice presence in nature through this secular, guided meditation session. Learn to calm the mind and relax the body to promote a healthier, more productive life. All levels are welcome; participants are welcome to bring their own cushions to sit on; ages 16+. Presented by The Still State […]
Members Only: Beginners Bonsai Workshop
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 10 am – 12:30 pm Start your own bonsai journey! Registrants will learn about soil, equipment, possible species, and techniques used to nurture bonsais at home. All materials will be provided for each registered person to pot, trim, and take home a bonsai. Class can be messy, please wear appropriate […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Huntopia
Select days, May through October, 2024 Explore the never-before-seen Huntopia exhibition during this drop-in guided tour! This breathtaking exhibition features fun, colorful, and whimsical large outdoor sculptures of bunnies, butterflies, and tropical birds. Come enjoy this exhibition by artist Hunt Slonem surrounded by the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s beautiful landscape designs. Registration is not required […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Huntopia
Select days, May through October, 2024 Explore the never-before-seen Huntopia exhibition during this drop-in guided tour! This breathtaking exhibition features fun, colorful, and whimsical large outdoor sculptures of bunnies, butterflies, and tropical birds. Come enjoy this exhibition by artist Hunt Slonem surrounded by the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s beautiful landscape designs. Registration is not required […]
Family Art Workshop: Flower Pressing
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 11 am – 12:30 pm Press flowers and leaves to create nature-inspired artwork in this hands-on family art workshop. Participants will create a piece of framed floral artwork to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact arussell@sabot.org with questions. Fee: $35 adult ($30 member adult) with 1 […]
Mycology 102: Mushrooms as Medicine!
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. What makes mushrooms so great? Join SamtheFungi to look at mushrooms such as Reishi, Lions Mane, Turkey Tail, Maitake, and Cordyceps, to learn about adaptogenic benefits for the body and the benefits for the environment. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration is open until class is […]
Members Only: Spring Floral Bouquet Workshop
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 2 – 3:30 pm This floral arranging class will cover an overview of everything you will need to design a stunning spring floral bouquet. Each participant will be provided with a vase and a selection of flowers to choose from. Participants will also learn tips on how to take care […]
Intro to Composting at Home
Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Grow your understanding of best practices for starting backyard composting. Learn about different composting methods, tools and systems that make residential composting possible. Learn to use your senses to identify healthy compost. Get ready to turn food scraps into a home garden resource! Fee: $15 ($10 […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Select Tuesdays, May through June | 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these resilient plants in your home garden. Registration is not required for drop-in tours. Fee: […]
Little Sprouts Hike
Tuesdays, March 5 – November 12, 2024 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. Each weekly Little Sprouts Hike features a different nature-based lesson designed to inspire a love and appreciation of the natural world. All hikes begin at the Garden Gift Shop. Some trails are unpaved, so all-terrain strollers are recommended. Recommended for Early Childhood, ages […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Tuesdays, February through May | 10 – 11 a.m. Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these resilient plants in your home garden. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. Fee: Free […]
Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden
Wednesdays, March 6 – November 13, 2024 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. Each weekly Nature Exploration features a different nature-play activity designed to inspire a love of nature while engaging in sensory experiences outdoors. Explorations begin at the lawn near Prickly Pear Pavilion in the Family Adventure Garden just past the entrance archway. Recommended for […]
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