San Antonio Botanical Garden

Adult Group Tours

Groups of 15 adults or more qualify for a group admission rate of $7.00 per person. Garden Guides are available to lead tours by request for a fee of $40 per guide. One guide is required for every 20 adults. Available Monday - Friday.  Please contact volunteer@sabot.org to request a guided tour.

WaterSaver Gardening Outreach Program

Learn how to create a beautiful garden that is lush and blooming throughout the year--all while conserving water! To request a speaker, please contact Nicole Hernandez at sabotwaterconservation@gmail.com or  programregistrar@sabot.org. You may also call (210) 207-3270 for more information. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. 

Gardening & Nature Workshops 
Workshops throughout the year explore topics including horticulture, botany, and natural history. View the calendar. 

Summer Classes at a Glance (Printable)

Registering for Classes
Please contact programregistrar@sabot.org or Sasha Kodet at 210.207.3270 or sasha.kodet@sanantonio.gov for more information or to register.

Online Registration
To register online you must complete two steps:

1. Click on the link below the class to reserve a spot and pay online with a credit card.

2. Download the Participant Registration Form, fill it out and send it in to programregistrar@sabot.org to complete your registration.

New Gardens for Newcomers
Saturday, June 15, Saturday, July 13, and Saturday, August 17 from 10:00 – 12:00
New to San Antonio? Learn how to plan a low-water garden that will thrive in our climate.  Instructor Janet Peppers will provide information about native plant selection, soil, mulching, watering, rebates, and much more. Sponsored by SAWS.  Class fee: $ 10 ($9 members).

Click here to register for Saturday, June 15.

Click here to register for Saturday, July 13.

Click here to register for Saturday, August 17. 

Family WaterSaver Gardening (for families with children ages 9+)
Sunday, June 23 2:00-4:00 and Friday, July 19 from 10:00 – 12:00
Spend quality time with your family and learn how to have a great-looking, low-water landscape. Families with tweens and teens can learn in this interactive, hands-on course. Class fee includes 1-2 adults and up to 3 children. Sponsored by SAWS.  Fee: $25 ($22.50 members).

Click here to register for Sunday, June 23.

Click here to register for Friday, July 19.

Family WaterSaver Gardening (for families with children ages 3-8)
Sunday, June 30 and Thursday, July 11 from 10:00 – 12:00
Want to learn but don’t want to drop the youngsters off at a sitter? This class is designed for the entire family to enjoy! Learn how to have a great-looking, low-water landscape in this interactive, hands-on course.  Sponsored by SAWS.  Class fee includes 1-2 adults and up to 3 children. Fee: $25 ($22.50 members).

Click here to register for Sunday, June 30.

Click here to register for Thursday, July 11.

Superpower Plants - Our Summer Heroes
Friday, July 12 from 10 am - 12 pm
Discover the superpowers of native plants! We’ll introduce you to succulents, grasses, perennials, and trees that are botanical heroes. Find the best choices for your garden and learn how to create beds and care for these plants. Sponsored by SAWS. Fee: $10 ($9 members).
Click here to register.

No Money, No Time, No Experience. No problem!
Saturday, July 20 and Saturday, Aug 31 from 10:00 – 12:00
We understand the prospect of gardening can be a little intimidating. Especially for beginner gardeners or new homeowners who lack money, time and experience. This course is designed to help you get started on your gardening adventure. Sponsored by SAWS.  Class fee: $ 10  ($9 members).

Click here to register for Saturday, July 20.

Click here to register for Saturday, August 31.

Retrofitting Your Yard for Drought Conditions
Saturday, July 27 and Saturday, August 10 from 10:00 – 12:00
Discover the benefits of retrofitting your yard and transcend traditional gardening ideas to create a progressive low—water landscape.  Bring your imagination and design a yard that will showcase your artistic talents. Sponsored by SAWS.  Class fee: $ 10 ($9 members).

Click here to register for Saturday, July 27.

Click here to register for Saturday, August 10.

Gardening in a Long-Term Drought
Friday, August 02 from 10:00 – 12:00
With Stage 3 water restrictions anticipated, large lawns may no longer be practical. Our gardening experts will provide an overview of turf alternative landscapes and take you on a tour through Watersaver Lane. Learn how to take advantage to SAWS landscape and irrigation rebates as well as programs and services.  Sponsored by SAWS. Class fee: $ 10 ($9 members).
Click here to register.

Growing Succulents in Containers
Saturday, August 3 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Containers are the ideal way to grow many succulents. Come to this workshop to find out what kind of soil to use, how to water succulents in containers, and the numerous sizes and styles of succulents that lend themselves to container culture. Plants and potting materials are provided, but bring your own 6-8 inch pot. Class fee: $45 ($40.50 members).
Click here to register.

Praiseworthy Curb Appeal
 Saturday, August 24 from 10:00 – 12:00
Come home to a house that gives you a hug!  Discover the beauty of native grasses and perennials in creating eye-catching and water-saving landscapes. Our experts will teach you simple steps to creating a colorful home landscape with lots of curb appeal for under $500. Sponsored by SAWS. Class fee: $ 10 ($9 members).

Click here to register for Saturday, August 24.

West Nile 101 and Mosquito Management
Tuesday, August 27 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
It’s mosquito and West Nile season! Come learn what you need to know about West Nile, how it is transmitted, how to prevent the mosquitoes that carry it and protect yourself and more.  West Nile is endemic to the US, and each summer we have cases.  There is not cure, only treatment and prevention, so learn what you can do to protect yourself.  Presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension entomologist, Molly Keck. Free.
Click here to register.

NEISD Community Education Classes in the Garden

To register, please visit http://communityed.neisd.net or call (210) 407-0140.

Tai Chi in the Garden
Tuesdays, June 4 - August 20 from 9 am - 10 am
Saturdays, June 8 - August 24 from 9 am - 10 am

Tai Chi Fan in the Garden
Tuesdays, June 4 - August 20 from 10 am - 11 am

Tai Chi 42 Form in the Garden
Saturdays, June 8 - August 20 from 10 am - 11 am

Garden Walks for 2013

Botanical Garden Bird Walks: 
Enjoy birds in native habitats, and bask in the relaxing atmosphere found in the Garden during a morning bird walk led by an experienced guide every third Saturday of the month.  Featured birds include hummingbirds, Long-billed Thrashers, Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Green Heron, and the Common Moorhen. For a list of other birds spotted in the garden visit our "birding list". Please bring binoculars if you have them. Ages 10+. Third Saturday of each month. 9am - meet at Carriage House. Free for Botanical Society members.  No registration required.

Native Plant Walks at 10:00 am
Explore our 11-acre Texas Native Trail with a Master Naturalist! Stroll along the Hill Country Trail in search of Texas snowbells, mountain laurel, and other plants adapted to the rocky, alkaline soils. On the shaded walk around the lake in our East Texas Pineywoods, you'll observe acid-loving woodland species such as magnolia, sweetgum, and sassafras. The South Texas Trail showcases dryland trees and shrubs such as mesquite, huisache, cenizo, ebony, and sotol. Come take a "walk across Texas!" No registration required.

Saturday, February 9 Seasonal Highlights	Friday, May 17 Hill Country	Saturday, November 16  East Texas
Friday, February 22 Hill Country	Friday, June 14 East Texas	Friday, December 6 Seasonal Highlights
Friday, March 22 East Texas	Saturday, September 28 South Texas
Saturday, April 13 South Texas	Friday, October 25 Hill Country