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February 2025
Rooted in Texas: Native Plant Propagation
Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 9 – 11 a.m. Learn how to grow new plants and help conserve Texas native plant species with the Native Plant Society of Texas through this two-hour propagation class! We’ll start by discussing the different ways plants can be propagated, then dive into a hands-on session using Texas native plants you can take […]
Meditation in the Garden
Second and Fourth Saturdays January 25 – May 24 | 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; […]
Practical Landscape Design
Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Landscape designer Luke Hoy presents how to grow confidence and understanding of the garden design process. In this presentation and hands-on workshop, participants can discover how to translate inspiration into a design plan by combining […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Orchids
Weekly on Wednesdays in February | 1 – 2 p.m. Weekly on Saturdays in February | 1 – 2 p.m. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of orchids, where you’ll uncover the unique adaptations, ecological roles, and diverse beauty in one of the largest plant families on Earth. From their intricate pollination strategies to their […]
Nature Journaling and Mini-Forest Bathing
Ignite your curiosity at our Forest Bathing and Nature Journaling event. Start with a guided nature journaling session, awakening your inner scientist and artist by observing and documenting the intricate details of the surrounding natural world. Learn how this practice enhances mindfulness, improves observation skills, and deepens connections to nature. Then unwind with a mini […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Orchids
Weekly on Wednesdays in February | 1 – 2 p.m. Weekly on Saturdays in February | 1 – 2 p.m. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of orchids, where you’ll uncover the unique adaptations, ecological roles, and diverse beauty in one of the largest plant families on Earth. From their intricate pollination strategies to their […]
Healthy Trees and Certified Arborist Preparation Course
Fridays, February 28, March 7, 21, 28, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This 32-hour course has four sessions. It is designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certification exam. This course is also ideal for nonprofessionals who want to stay safe while caring for trees. The course covers tree biology, installation, nutrition, and […]
Family Flashlight Night
Friday, February 28, 2025 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm Bring your flashlights and experience the nocturnal side of the Garden with the whole family. Explore the Garden by moonlight, find your way through the giant light maze, star gaze, enjoy campfire stories, and learn about the animal nightlife of the Garden with educators.
Culinary Date Night: Udon
Friday, February 28, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. If you love to noodle around with your partner, this is the class for y’all! Noodles are wonderful, we love ‘em, but the Udon noodle stands above the rest due to its robust thickness and ability to soak up flavor. In this class, the Culinary Team […]
March 2025
Teacher Workshop: 2025 Spring Youth Gardens Educator Training
Saturday, March 1 | 7:50 am – 2:30 pm Join us this March for the Spring Youth Gardens Educator Training Class! This training is designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of Youth Gardening in the classroom and community. This training is aimed specifically for those working with youth in 3rd – 5th grade […]
Morning Flow with Krystal
Start off your Saturday with a stretch flow yoga class in the Garden! Bring your own mat and enjoy a rejuvenating session taught by Krystal Richmond. This class is suitable for all experience levels to enjoy. Ages 13+. Instructor: Krystal Richmond, owner of Flowing with Krystal Fee: Free with Garden admission and membership. Limited space. […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas Native Grass Walk
Saturdays, March 1 – March 29, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On our walk through the Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail you will learn the many benefits of planting native grasses in your home garden to […]
Family Workshop: Mixed Media Mural Making
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 11 am – 12:30 pm Unleash your inner muralist in this hands-on family art workshop. Participants will learn about the murals on display at the Garden for our 2025 exhibition, Reflections of Nature, to gather inspiration before making their own upcycled mural panel. Each participant will be given a 12” […]
Nia Joy of Movement
Nia Joy of Movement Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Sunday, March 30, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. A powerful fusion of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices, Nia is a fun, holistic movement & wellness practice addressing every aspect of life – body, mind, and soul. Something for all ages […]
Little Sprouts Hike
Tuesdays, March 4 – November 18, 2025 | 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: Birds of Texas
Weekly on Wednesdays, March | 8 – 9:30 a.m. Learn about resident and migrant birds at the San Antonio 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: Free with admission and Garden membership. Instructor: Ben […]
Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden
Wednesdays & Saturdays | March 5 – November 22, 2025 | 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 […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays, March | 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. Fee: Free with membership or Garden admission. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, […]
Storytime in the Garden
Thursdays, March 6 – November 20, 2025 | 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, ages […]
March Plant Sale
Friday, March 7, 2025 | 9 AM – 1 PM Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 9 AM – 3:30 PM Sunday, March 9, 2025 | 9 AM – 1 PM Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the 2025 March Plant Sale. Each participant must register for a 30-minute […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, March | 10 – 11 a.m. Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: Free with admission and Garden membership. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden
DIY Landscape Design
Friday, March 7, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Whether you are designing a home landscape from scratch or reimagining an existing landscape, having a design plan can help you end up with a pleasing result while saving you time and money. In this workshop, Bexar County Master Gardeners will provide you with the basics […]
Member Opening: Reflections of Nature
Friday, March 7, 2025 | 5 – 8 p.m. Be some of the first to experience the coming together of art and nature with Reflections of Nature. Featuring 12 Texas artists you will find different and unique murals located throughout the Garden grounds. This member exclusive event will feature hands on activities, special tours, and food […]
March Plant Sale
Friday, March 7, 2025 | 9 AM – 1 PM Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 9 AM – 3:30 PM Sunday, March 9, 2025 | 9 AM – 1 PM Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the 2025 March Plant Sale. Each participant must register for a 30-minute […]
Celebrate Murals
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 9 am – 1 pm Join Garden Educators and volunteers in celebrating our 2025 art exhibition at the Garden, Reflections of Nature! Families are invited to enjoy concessions, live performances, and hands-on educational activities themed around art and nature. Fee: Free with Garden Admission and Membership
Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden
Wednesdays & Saturdays | March 5 – November 22, 2025 | 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 […]
Meditation in the Garden
Second and Fourth Saturdays January 25 – May 24 | 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; […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas Native Grass Walk
Saturdays, March 1 – March 29, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On our walk through the Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail you will learn the many benefits of planting native grasses in your home garden to […]
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, CMMI, […]
Forest Bathing in the Garden
Immerse yourself in nature’s embrace at our Forest Bathing event, inspired by the Japanese practice of slowing down our nervous senses and absorbing the healing power of nature. Experience a guided meditation aligning your senses with the outdoors, engage in nature connection invitations, and forage fresh leaves or flowers from culinary garden to brew a […]
March Plant Sale
Friday, March 7, 2025 | 9 AM – 1 PM Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 9 AM – 3:30 PM Sunday, March 9, 2025 | 9 AM – 1 PM Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the 2025 March Plant Sale. Each participant must register for a 30-minute […]
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 […]
Little Sprouts Hike
Tuesdays, March 4 – November 18, 2025 | 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 […]
Introduction to Ikebana with Orchids
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana, the centuries-old Japanese art of flower arranging. Participants will receive everything they need to make their own arrangement to keep. While at the Garden, enjoy the Orchid exhibition on display in the Lucile Halsell Conservatory before or after the class. Fee: […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Birds of Texas
Weekly on Wednesdays, March | 8 – 9:30 a.m. Learn about resident and migrant birds at the San Antonio 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: Free with admission and Garden membership. Instructor: Ben […]
Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden
Wednesdays & Saturdays | March 5 – November 22, 2025 | 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 […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays, March | 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. Fee: Free with membership or Garden admission. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, […]
Storytime in the Garden
Thursdays, March 6 – November 20, 2025 | 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, ages […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, March | 10 – 11 a.m. Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: Free with admission and Garden membership. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden
Garden Run Club
Saturdays, March 15 – May 31, 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 and […]
Member Exclusive Grad Photos
Saturday, March 15 | 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Commemorate your little one (or big one) graduating in 2025 with our member exclusive grad photos. This event is open to all kiddos graduating this year including Pre-K, Kinder, High School, and College. Each registration covers 5 minutes of shooting time and participants will receive 3 […]
Member Exclusive Dog Days
Members are invited to explore and enjoy the grounds of the Garden with their four-legged friends. These free member exclusive dog days are on select days and during operational hours. All dogs must stay on their lease while on Garden property. Dog Guidelines All dogs on-site must be current with appropriate shots and registrations Dogs […]
Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden
Wednesdays & Saturdays | March 5 – November 22, 2025 | 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 […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas Native Grass Walk
Saturdays, March 1 – March 29, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On our walk through the Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail you will learn the many benefits of planting native grasses in your home garden to […]
Family Workshop: Spring Fairy Garden
Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join us for this hands-on family workshop inspired by the beauty of the plants and artworks in the Garden. Participants will design, plant, and decorate their own Reflections of Nature-inspired fairy garden to take home for fairy friends. Materials provided include containers, soil, plants, and springtime […]
Garden Sound Bath
Third Sunday of every month January – May 2 – 3:30 p.m. 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 […]
Little Sprouts Hike
Tuesdays, March 4 – November 18, 2025 | 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: Birds of Texas
Weekly on Wednesdays, March | 8 – 9:30 a.m. Learn about resident and migrant birds at the San Antonio 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: Free with admission and Garden membership. Instructor: Ben […]
Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden
Wednesdays & Saturdays | March 5 – November 22, 2025 | 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 […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays, March | 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. Fee: Free with membership or Garden admission. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, […]
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