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May 2024
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 […]
Family Night Hike
Discover the Botanical Garden’s creatures and plants at night on this guided Family Night Hike! Bring a flashlight and explore the Garden with a trained guide to see nocturnal wildlife. Participants will also have the chance to identify bat species with a bat detector. Contact jwolanski@sabot.org with questions. Fee: $17 adult ($12 adult member); $13 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Herbology: Create a Steak & Vegetable Rub
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 6:30-7:30pm Learn how to flavor foods with herbs and spices and take your home cooking to the next level. In this class, harvest herbs from the Culinary Garden and learn about steak rubs and how to use them on meat and vegetables. Make your own to take home. Age 16+ […]
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 […]
Shibori Workshop: Natural Indigo Garden Apron
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. Shibori is a traditional Japanese tie-dye technique. It creates endless pattern variations using folds, bunching, and wrapping fabric. Using natural indigo dye, guests will create their own shibori garden apron. Before the workshop, participants can find artistic inspiration in the Huntopia exhibition. This exhibition by artist […]
Conservation Class: Plant Propagation Basics
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. In this class, we will talk about how to care for and keep a plant collection. Participants will learn methods of collecting, cleaning, and sowing plant material. The class will include a tour of the horticultural facilities used at the Garden. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration […]
Workshop Series: Texas Flora by Ecoregion by Michael Eason
Curious what makes the Edwards Plateau unique? Or where does the Chihuahuan Desert end and the Edwards Plateau begin? What plants are found on the South Texas Sand Sheet? Join Michael Eason, Associate Vice President of Conservation and Collections for this series of workshops about the flora of Texas by ecoregion. Each workshop will cover […]
Family Gardening Workshop: Wild about Worms
Saturday, May 25, 2024 | 11 am – 12:30 pm What has 6 hearts, but no eyeballs? Worms! Join Garden educators in this slimy, hands-on workshop to create vermiculture jars to kickstart your composting journey. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact arussell@sabot.org with questions. Fee: $17 adult ($12 adult member); $13 child ($10 […]
Date Night: Pappardelle Bolognese
Saturday, May 25, 2024 | 7:00-9:00 p.m. Grab your partner and get ready for a romantic night of cooking in the Garden! Learn to make Bolognese, an Italian meat sauce, and enjoy it with a glass of wine in the moonlit garden. Sign up quick before this class sells out! Classes on cold nights will […]
Forest Bathing in the Garden
Sunday, May 5, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Immerse yourself in nature’s embrace at our Forest Bathing event. Experience a guided meditationnaligning your senses with the outdoors. Engage in nature connection invitations and unwind with tea under the trees. Join us for a […]
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, […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
Lecture and Reception: A Mashup of the History of Mesoamerican Avocados
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Lecture at 6:30 p.m., Reception at 7:30 p.m. Join us for a talk by Jennifer P. Mathews, Professor of Anthropology, Trinity University, to learn about the development of the Mesoamerican avocado as a commodity, focusing in particular on the 19th and 20th centuries and the role that amateur horticulturists played […]
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, […]
Creative Cocktails: Butterfly Pea and Bunny ‘tails
Thursday, May 30, 2024 | 6:30-7:30 pm In celebration of Huntopia make butterfly pea and “rabbit food” cocktails and mocktails. In this class learn how to add fresh juices to your cocktails to add a health kick to your night in the Garden! Enjoy your creation and a light chef created meal! Before taking this […]
Culinary Passport: Japan
Friday, May 31, 2024 | 7:00-9:00 p.m. In this class learn about the culinary culture and traditions of Japan. Learn to make several refreshing, regional dishes which incorporate fish and produce from our garden. Enjoy a cup of sake or a tea service with the culinary team. Ages 18+ Instructors: Garden Culinary Team Fee: $68 ($58 […]
June 2024
Celebrate Soil and Mud!
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 9 am to 1 pm Inspired by International Mud Day, explore the Garden while learning what is so special about soil and mud through hands-on activities! Celebrate Soil and Mud is one of the Garden’s family-friendly events that offers guests a chance to explore a botanical theme at activity stations with […]
Workshop Series: Texas Flora by Ecoregion by Michael Eason
Curious what makes the Edwards Plateau unique? Or where does the Chihuahuan Desert end and the Edwards Plateau begin? What plants are found on the South Texas Sand Sheet? Join Michael Eason, Associate Vice President of Conservation and Collections for this series of workshops about the flora of Texas by ecoregion. Each workshop will cover […]
Sizzling Saturday Plant Sale
Saturday June 1st, 9 AM – 3:30 PM Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the 2024 Sizzling Saturday Sale. Each participant must register for a 30-minute slot to shop for plants. The reservation fee is non-refundable but will be applied toward plant purchases at the sale. Plants will be […]
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 […]
Gardening Workshop: Lawn Care at the Botanical Garden
Monday, June 3, 2024 | 10 to 11 a.m. Use the Garden as your classroom and learn all about lawn care! Topics include irrigating, fertilizing, aeration, weed control, dethatching, and mowing. Participants will also learn about topdressing lawns as well as over-seeding lawns, to keep them green in the winter. Class begins indoors and ends with […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hogwarts Herbology: Magical Marinades
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | 6:30-7:30 pm Join this whimsical class to learn all about herbs & spices, flavoring foods, and taking your recipes to the next level. Harvest herbs from the Culinary Garden, create herb and spice blends to take home, and make a flavorful recipe! In this class learn about marinades, and barbeque […]
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 […]
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 […]
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