Adult Classes
Adult Classes and Activities
No matter your interests, the San Antonio Botanical Garden is sure to offer a class that intrigues you. Bring out your artistic side with classes in photography or botanical soap making. Within the gardening offerings, you can learn how to design a landscape that supports wildlife or conserves water. Imagine doing yoga surrounded by the beauty of nature. And with the classes available in the culinary track, enjoy a make-your-own-pizza night for the whole family, or impress your friends by learning to make your own jelly and wine.
CPE Courses: A portion of the adult classes offered by the San Antonio Botanical Garden provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Opportunities vary throughout the year — please see the calendar for specific classes that qualify.
Culinary Classes
The Zachry Foundation Culinary Garden and CHEF Teaching Kitchen offers a garden-to-table experience that deepens the connections between gardening, plant-based cooking, and cuisines from around the world.
Upcoming Adult Classes
Read the Garden’s Registration and Cancellation Policies for information about member discounts, refunds, and more.
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Fridays, March 14 – May 30, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Experience the magic of unique, large-scale murals in the Garden […]
Garden Run Club
Saturdays, March 15 – June 28, 2025 | 7 – 8 a.m. Enjoy the morning while running through the Garden’s beautiful 38-acres! Participants will experience the Garden before public hours while following a marked one-mile route. All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to bring their own water. Happy trails! Fee: Free with Garden admission […]
Meditation in the Garden
Second and Fourth Saturdays, January – June | 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+. […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Fridays, March 14 – May 30, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Experience the magic of unique, large-scale murals in the Garden […]
Visiting Professor: Dr. Ozturk Presents Honey
Visiting Professor: Dr. Ozturk Presents Honey Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Honey! It’s so sweet to us we use it as a term of endearment. However, just like those we call by its name, we at times might take honey for granted… Never fear! Honey is still here to nurse […]
Foraging in the Wild: A Beginner’s Guide to Edible Plants
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. This foraging class will introduce participants to the basics of identifying, harvesting, and ethically gathering edible plants found within the region. Participants will learn hands-on skills that can enhance their understanding of local ecosystems while providing practical knowledge on safe foraging techniques. This educational experience […]
Writing and Mindfulness Class
Embrace your creative mind and connect with your inner voice through guided writing prompts and mindfulness practices. Engaging the creative mind provides therapeutic benefits such as feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. All levels of writing are welcome. Fee: Free with Garden admission and membership. Member tickets will be discounted at checkout. Limited space. Instructor: Marcy Westcott, […]
Beginning Watercolor with Lulu
Join artist Jackie McKissack, “Lulu”, in a beginner’s course in the art of watercolor. Participants will each receive a kit with a test sheet, a watercolor brush, paint samples and pre-sketched watercolor paper to work through in the class. Ages 13+ Born and raised in Canada, Lulu is a lifelong, self-taught watercolor artist who is […]
Dementia-Friendly Gardening Workshop
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. Please bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Instructor: Educators, San Antonio Botanical Garden Fee: Free. […]
Immaculate Mothers and Dirty River Jazz Band
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 6:30- 8:00 p.m. Mother’s Day is blossoming a little late in the Culinary Garden but that just means we’ll be doing it bigger, badder and punnier than the one that happened previously. For this belated Mother’s Day celebration, we’ll listen to the marvelous sounds of San Antonio’s own Dirty River […]
Jumpstart Your Native Plant Garden
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 5 – 6:30 p.m. Join Haeley Giambalvo of NativeBackyards.com to learn how to get started growing more Texas native plants in your yard this spring! Haeley will show you how to find the best plants for your area that are hardy, drought-tolerant, and pollinator magnets. She will provide simple tips […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Fridays, March 14 – May 30, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Experience the magic of unique, large-scale murals in the Garden […]
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