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December 2024
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 […]
January 2025
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, January – February | 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
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays, January – February | 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: […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, January – February | 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
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas Native Grass Walk
Saturdays, January 11 – February 22, 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 conserve […]
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 […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays, January – February | 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: […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, January – February | 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
Tree Trek
Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Discover the beauty and importance of trees in urban green space during this seasonal tour. Learn how healthy urban forests benefit our environments and community and learn practical tips for caring for these vital ecosystems. As we journey through the garden, […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas Native Grass Walk
Saturdays, January 11 – February 22, 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 conserve […]
Picture Your World Workshop
Sunday, January 19 | 1 – 4 p.m. Picture Your World workshops are for youth ages 8-18. The program will provide: cameras to borrow for those participants needing one, professional instruction, and guided hike with a Master Naturalist. Join us for nature photography at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Space is limited. Registration is required. […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays, January – February | 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: […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, January – February | 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
Wish: Water Lanterns in the Garden
Friday, January 24, 2025 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Light up the San Antonio Botanical Garden and send a wish for the year to come with family and friends at Wish: Water Lanterns in the Garden. This memorable evening, inspired by traditional Japanese floating and hung lanterns, brings […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas Native Grass Walk
Saturdays, January 11 – February 22, 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 conserve […]
The Art of Worms
Saturday, January 25, 2025| 1 – 2:30 p.m. Dig into the underground world of vermiculture and discover how worms can be your garden’s best friends. Throughout this hands-on class we’ll cover the basics of composting with worms to using worms in your soil at home, from setting up a worm bin to harvesting the rich […]
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 […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays, January – February | 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: […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, January – February | 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
February 2025
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas Native Grass Walk
Saturdays, January 11 – February 22, 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 conserve […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays, January – February | 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: […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, January – February | 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
Creating a Resilient Garden
Friday, February 7, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Our region’s unique climate and soil poses numerous challenges for home gardeners. Earth-Kind-Landscaping techniques use research-proven practices to overcome these challenges. In this workshop, Bexar County Master Gardeners will share these methods to provide for a beautiful and resilient home landscape while conserving water and protecting […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas Native Grass Walk
Saturdays, January 11 – February 22, 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 conserve […]
Botany of Orchids
Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Explore the exotic botany of orchids, focusing on the remarkable adaptations of these mostly epiphytic plants and their unique growth habits within one of the largest flowering plant families on Earth. This class includes a tour of our tropical conservatory, where you’ll encounter a stunning variety […]
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 […]
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 […]
Natural Weaving Workshop
February 9, 2025 | 1 – 3 p.m. Learn the art of weaving using all-natural materials! In this hands-on class you’ll learn traditional weaving techniques using sustainably sourced materials from the Garden. Learn to craft using nature and gain a deeper appreciation for textiles and the versatility of natural fibers. Perfect for beginners and experienced […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays, January – February | 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: […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, January – February | 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
Children’s Vegetable Garden – Spring 2025
Saturdays, February 15 – May 31, 2025 | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program is an opportunity for children ages 7-16 to grow their own vegetables with the help of educators and volunteers. Each family is allotted a 3.5′ by 28′ garden plot and take the vegetables they grow in the Garden […]
Guided Tour: Winter Culinary Garden
Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 10 – 11 a.m. Explore our Culinary Garden to learn about all the great vegetables that you can grow in San Antonio’s cold winter months. This is the time of year when you can have the most fun in your vegetable garden. Join us in learning when to plant and […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas Native Grass Walk
Saturdays, January 11 – February 22, 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 conserve […]
Pruning Roses with Dennis!
February 16, 2025 | 1 – 2 p.m. Join us for a rose pruning demo with Dennis Joy, Director of Horticulture at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Our professional horticulturist will guide you through our carefully curated rose garden, sharing expert tips and tricks to help you prune like a pro and keep your roses […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays, January – February | 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: […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, January – February | 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
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: Texas Native Grass Walk
Saturdays, January 11 – February 22, 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 conserve […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays, January – February | 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: […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, January – February | 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
March 2025
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
April 2025
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 […]
Beginning Birding Workshop
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ready to swoop into learning more about birds and how to identify them? In this Beginning Birding Workshop, experienced birders will share tools, tips, and techniques to build your birding skills. Workshop includes 1.5 hours of classroom instruction and 1.5 hours of guided practice outdoors […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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