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April 2025
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, April, and May | 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 […]
Sketching in the Garden
First and third Wednesdays, April and May | 9 – 10 a.m. Explore the Garden through drawing. In this class, participants will focus on capturing the beauty of the San Antonio Botanical Garden through sketching. Emphasis will be on observing and drawing plant details like flowers, leaves, and tree bark, while experimenting with techniques to […]
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, April, and 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. Fee: Free with membership or Garden […]
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. […]
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 […]
Seasonal Night Hike: Garden After Dark
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 7 – 9 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 7 – 9 p.m. 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. Along the trek, learn about […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays | March, April, and May | 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
Member Exclusive Coffee and Chat
Members are invited to the exclusive monthly event where they can enjoy complimentary coffee and hear from a guest speaker. Each event will allow for members to mix and mingle while also learning new and fun things about the Garden. This event occurs every third Friday of the month from 10 am till 11 am. […]
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 […]
Teen Art Workshop: Block Print Bandanas
Friday, April 18, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 8:30pm In this workshop just for teens, we’ll explore the art of relief printmaking by carving our own nature-inspired design and using them to customize bandanas. Using hand-carved stamps and colorful inks, participants will learn techniques to print unique patterns and botanical designs on fabric. Our instructors […]
Culinary Passport Korea
Friday, April 18, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. It’s time to get your tastebuds all packed up for a global journey, this time to Korea! Join the Garden Culinary Team for another jet setting foodie adventure to a land full of delicious sustenance where rice, preservation, marinades, sauces and gorgeous presentation are enough to […]
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 Haiku Workshop
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 9 – 11 a.m. Join us for a Garden Haiku Workshop, where we will hear, write and read haiku inspired by the beauty of nature. Set in a tranquil garden environment, this workshop invites participants to connect with the surrounding plants, flowers, and natural sounds to craft and present their […]
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 […]
Spring EGGstravaganza
Saturday, April 19, 2025 Session 1: VIP Hour 10 AM – 11 AM | GA 11 AM – 12:30 PM Session 2: VIP Hour 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | GA 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Spring is in the air, and it’s time for a magical celebration! Join us for Spring EGGstravaganza, a fun-filled […]
Bexar Necessities Ecology
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Zachary Ritchie, Conservation Manager, will discuss the unique ecological relationships found across the native plants of Bexar County. From the various ecoregions to animal life, learn how native Texas plant species play a role in sustaining the ecosystem by preventing soil erosion, retaining water, and preventing […]
Family Workshop: Printmaking with Nature
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 11 am – 1 pm Bring the whole family for a day of creativity and exploration at the Botanical Garden! In this engaging workshop, we will use the beauty of nature as our inspiration to create unique cyanotypes and monoprints. Discover how leaves, flowers, and other natural elements can be […]
Fiesta Food for the Family
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. It’s the most wonderful tiiiiiiiime of the year- Fiesta in San Antonio! Let’s extend this marvillosa tradition a couple more days and get the kids involved too! Bring your five and ups to the Culinary Garden where you’ll learn how to take comidas deliciosas and […]
Garden Mapping Workshop
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. Learn how to draw your own map of the San Antonio Botanical Garden with Texan cartographer Emma Schmidt! In this workshop you will spend time walking the Garden gathering inspiration and be led through Map Making 101 (no experience required!). All materials will be provided, but […]
Gel Printmaking Workshop
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 3 pm – 6 pm Explore the fun of limitless variation in this hands-on introductory workshop on the process of Gel Printmaking. This type of mono-printing utilizes a reusable gelatin plate and acrylic paints to create textured, high-contrast images without a printing press. Participants will learn about different application techniques […]
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 […]
One Earth, One Tour
April 22, 2025 | 1 – 2 p.m. Appreciate Earth Day at the San Antonio Botanical Garden where we will explore the vital role plants play in creating a sustainable future. Discover how native plants support local ecosystems, conserve water, and provide numerous benefits to both wildlife and people. Celebrate Earth Day by deepening your […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Birds of Texas
Weekly on Wednesdays | March, April, and May | 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 […]
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, April, and 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. Fee: Free with membership or Garden […]
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. […]
Garden Nights
Select Wednesdays March – 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 […]
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, April, and May | 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: 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 – 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 […]
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. […]
Viva Botanica
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 9 am – 1 pm Viva Fiesta! Bring the whole family to play, create, and explore within our 38 acres as we celebrate San Antonio tradition and nature. Viva Botanica is a special, annual event at the Garden that offers guests a chance to enjoy concessions, performances, and activities. Some […]
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; […]
Pollinator Patches & Pocket Prairies
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Learn how to create a pollinator patch or pocket prairie that can help our local native flora and fauna while helping you conserve water. Join avid native plant gardener and restoration ecologist Lee Marlowe as she teaches the basics for planning, designing, installing, and maintaining a little […]
Member Exclusive Spring Family Photos
Saturday, April 26th 2025 | 5pm to 8pm Capture your family among our spring wildflower blooms during our member exclusive spring family photos. Only one registration is required per family and will cover 5 minutes of shooting time. You will receive three to five edited images within a week of the photo event. Fee: $25 a […]
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 […]
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, April, and May | 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 […]
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, April, and 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. Fee: Free with membership or Garden […]
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. […]
May 2025
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 […]
Guided Tour: Sustainable Gardening
Friday, April 4, 2025 | 9:30 – 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2025 | 9:30 – 11 a.m. Explore the many sustainable practices in the Garden on this seasonally changing walking tour. Learn about native plants, rain gardens, and sustainable architecture. Explore more ways to conserve our local resources through sustainable practices. Fee: $15 ($10 […]
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 […]
Filling Your Landscape with Texture and Color
Friday, May 2, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. An attractive and water-efficient landscape starts with the right plant in the right place and smart design practices to create a polished, sustainable look. In this workshop, Bexar County Master Gardeners will cover the basics of selecting plants suited for our region and design strategies that […]
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