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March 2024

Beginning Birding Workshop

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 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 […]
Mar 19
9:00 am12:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Little Sprouts Hike

Tuesdays, March 5 – November 12, 2024 | 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 […]
Mar 19
10:00 am10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden

Weekly on Tuesdays, February through 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. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. Fee: Free […]
Mar 19
10:00 am11:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden

Wednesdays, March 6 – November 13, 2024 | 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 archway. Recommended for […]
Mar 20
10:00 am10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Dementia-Friendly Gardening Workshop

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, and spend time with others! Hands-on activities include planting, pruning, and exploring plants at your own pace. Classes will take place indoors and outdoors, depending […]
Mar 20
11:00 am12:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Raising the Bar: Chinese Five Spice on Ice

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm Join us for the Raising the Bar series if you are interested in adding new flavors and ingredients to your home bar! Learn to make shrubs, infused liquor, bitters, and more from scratch! In this class learn to make Chinese Five Spice infused rum, enjoy a […]
Mar 20
6:30 pm7:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Storytime in the Garden

Thursdays, March 7, 2024 – November 14, 2024 | 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, […]
Mar 21
10:00 am10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Texas Watersaver Garden Guided Tour

Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: $15 ($10.00 member). Registration is open until tour is full Thursday, February 15 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday March 21 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday April 11th | 10 – […]
Mar 21
10:00 am11:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Intro to Botanical Dyeing

Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Create one-of-a-kind colors on fabric using natural dyes made from flowers, leaves, and bark. Learn about the basics of selecting and preparing fibers, using mordants, dyeing techniques, and aftercare. Participants will dye their own San Antonio Botanical Garden bandana. Fee: $42 ($37 member). Registration ends when […]
Mar 21
6:00 pm7:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

LUSH: Jazz and Jamboree

Enjoy extended hours, live music, entertainment, and beautiful bloom displays as the Sun sets. Each LUSH event welcomes a playful new theme, and guests 21+ receive a complimentary cocktail to get in the spirit. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. Featuring a market supporting local small businesses. Ticket Pricing: Adults – $30.00 […]
Mar 21
7:00 pm10:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Seasonal Night Hike: Garden After Dark

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. Also, learn about native plants in the Garden.  Ages 14+. Fee: $20 ($15 member). Registration is open […]
Mar 22
7:00 pm9:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Meditation in the Garden

Select Saturdays | 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+. Presented by The Still State […]
Mar 23
10:00 am11:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Bonsai with Texas Native Plants

Saturday March 23, 2024 | 2 – 4:30 p.m. Explore the history of Bonsai and the traditional techniques used in their creation. During this workshop, participants will learn these methods and use Texas plants to create one of their own. Each registered person will receive all materials to pot, trim, and take home a bonsai. Fee: […]
Mar 23
2:00 pm4:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Little Sprouts Hike

Tuesdays, March 5 – November 12, 2024 | 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 […]
Mar 26
10:00 am10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden

Weekly on Tuesdays, February through 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. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. Fee: Free […]
Mar 26
10:00 am11:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Butterflies, Birds & Bees: Gardening for Wildlife

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Inviting butterflies, birds, and bees to your garden is a delightful way to help wildlife. In this workshop, you will learn how native plants help birds and pollinators and increase diversity. The workshop will take place in a classroom. It will end by going into the […]
Mar 26
1:00 pm2:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden

Wednesdays, March 6 – November 13, 2024 | 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 archway. Recommended for […]
Mar 27
10:00 am10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Dementia-Friendly Gardening Workshop

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, and spend time with others! Hands-on activities include planting, pruning, and exploring plants at your own pace. Classes will take place indoors and outdoors, depending […]
Mar 27
11:00 am12:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Garden Speakeasy: Old Fashioned

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | 6:30 – 8 pm Meet us in the Garden’s speakeasy for a prohibition-style drink class. In this series, participants will learn to make prohibition-style classic cocktails. They will also enjoy jazz by members of the Dirty River Jazz Band. This hands-on class features the Old Fashioned. Don’t forget the secret […]
Mar 27
6:30 pm8:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Storytime in the Garden

Thursdays, March 7, 2024 – November 14, 2024 | 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, […]
Mar 28
10:00 am10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Tree Workshop

Discover arboriculture with a conservation focus. Every month, the tours will vary. They will focus on changes in the landscape and how living things adapt and assist each other. During the tours, we will explore the Garden’s rare trees and learn about their role in our ecosystem. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration ends when class […]
Mar 28
1:00 pm3:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Yard Redesign: Lawnscape to Landscape

Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 2 – 4 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 2 – 4 p.m. Texas weather is tough on lawns. Dig in and learn how to redesign a home lawn and landscape. Make […]
Mar 28
5:30 pm7:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Date Night: La Dolce Vita

Friday, March 29, 2024 | 7 – 9 pm Grab your partner and get ready for a romantic night of cooking in the Garden! Learn to make pasta from scratch! Sign up quick before this class sells out! Classes on cold nights will take place indoors. Ages 21+. Instructors: Garden Culinary Team Fee: $150 for […]
Mar 29
7:00 pm9:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Workshop Series: Texas Flora by Ecoregion

Flora of the Edwards Plateau Saturday, March 30, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.  Curious what makes the Edwards Plateau unique? Or where does the Chihuahuan Desert end and the Edwards Plateau begin? What plants are found on the South Texas Sand Sheet? Join Michael Eason, Associate Director of Conservation and Collections for this […]
Mar 30
9:00 am12:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Family Gardening Workshop: Pocket Prairie

Saturday, March 30, 2024 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pocket prairies provide rest stops for migrating pollinators to refuel along their journey. Enjoy a stroll through the Garden to gain inspiration and design your own pocket prairie to help pollinators. Participants will plant a native plant to take home as the start of their […]
Mar 30
11:00 am12:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
April 2024

Little Sprouts Hike

Tuesdays, March 5 – November 12, 2024 | 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 […]
Apr 02
10:00 am10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden

Weekly on Tuesdays, February through 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. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. Fee: Free […]
Apr 02
10:00 am11:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden

Wednesdays, March 6 – November 13, 2024 | 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 archway. Recommended for […]
Apr 03
10:00 am10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Dementia-Friendly Gardening Workshop

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, and spend time with others! Hands-on activities include planting, pruning, and exploring plants at your own pace. Classes will take place indoors and outdoors, depending […]
Apr 03
11:00 am12:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Fairy Garden Planting Party

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. Create a special fairy garden using nature’s treasures in a class designed for adults. Create your own fairy dwelling with plants, moss, pebbles, dried flowers, and other natural materials. We will provide everything needed to create a garden that any fairy or gnome would be delighted […]
Apr 03
5:30 pm7:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Garden Nights

Select Wednesdays April – 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 […]
Apr 03
6:00 pm9:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Creative Cocktails: Floral Cordials

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm Join us in the culinary garden for the Creative Cocktail series! Harvest from the Garden and learn to make a cocktail from garden botanicals, roots, bark, or herbs. In this class learn to make an Elderflower Empress Sour. Enjoy your creation and light bites! Ages 21+. […]
Apr 03
6:30 pm7:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Storytime in the Garden

Thursdays, March 7, 2024 – November 14, 2024 | 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, […]
Apr 04
10:00 am10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Sustainable Gardening Guided Tour

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 member). Registration open until tour fills Friday, January 5, 2024 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 2, […]
Apr 05
10:00 am11:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Family Night Hike

Discover the Botanical Garden’s creatures and plants at night on this guided Family Night Hike! Bring a flashlight and explore the Garden with a trained guide to see nocturnal wildlife. Participants will also have the chance to identify bat species with a bat detector. Contact jwolanski@sabot.org with questions. Fee: $17 adult ($12 adult member); $13 […]
Apr 05
7:30 pm9:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Workshop Series: Texas Flora by Ecoregion

Flora of the Blackland Prairie  Saturday April 6, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.  Curious what makes the Edwards Plateau unique? Or where does the Chihuahuan Desert end and the Edwards Plateau begin? What plants are found on the South Texas Sand Sheet? Join Michael Eason, Associate Director of Conservation and Collections for this series […]
Apr 06
9:00 am12:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Family Art Workshop: Sunprints

Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 11 am – 12:30 pm Harness the power of the sun by creating one-of-a-kind cyanotypes using natural objects found around the Garden. Participants will learn the history of this alternative process, curate their design with found objects and create a beautiful piece of art to take home. Children must be […]
Apr 06
11:00 am12:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Little French Kitchen: Wild Mushroom Terrine

Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 12 – 1:30 pm In the Little French Kitchen, we will make delicious French cuisine-inspired recipes. Using fresh, whole ingredients, learn to create dynamic flavors, for which the French are known. Join us in the outdoor teaching kitchen for this fun and charming class. You’ll learn to make wild mushroom […]
Apr 06
12:00 pm1:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Yard Redesign: Lawnscape to Landscape

Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 2 – 4 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 2 – 4 p.m. Texas weather is tough on lawns. Dig in and learn how to redesign a home lawn and landscape. Make […]
Apr 06
2:00 pm4:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Little Sprouts Hike

Tuesdays, March 5 – November 12, 2024 | 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 […]
Apr 09
10:00 am10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden

Weekly on Tuesdays, February through 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. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. Fee: Free […]
Apr 09
10:00 am11:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden

Wednesdays, March 6 – November 13, 2024 | 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 archway. Recommended for […]
Apr 10
10:00 am10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Gardening Workshop: Preparing for Feathered Friends

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. By attracting birds to our gardens, both the birds and gardeners can benefit. Birds add life, song, and color to our gardens and consume thousands of plant-eating insects. In this class, youwill learn about the birds we can attract and support with gardening and plants. […]
Apr 10
10:00 am12:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Dementia-Friendly Gardening Workshop

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, and spend time with others! Hands-on activities include planting, pruning, and exploring plants at your own pace. Classes will take place indoors and outdoors, depending […]
Apr 10
11:00 am12:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Storytime in the Garden

Thursdays, March 7, 2024 – November 14, 2024 | 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, […]
Apr 11
10:00 am10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Texas Watersaver Garden Guided Tour

Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: $15 ($10.00 member). Registration is open until tour is full Thursday, February 15 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday March 21 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday April 11th | 10 – […]
Apr 11
10:00 am11:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Ethnobotany of Native Plants Guided Tour

People and cultures have used native plants for food, medicine, and shelter over time. Explore the diverse connections people have had, and will continue to have, with native Texas plants. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration open until tour fills. Instructor: Kate Griffin, Conservation and Adult Programs Specialist, San Antonio Botanical Garden Thursday, January 11, 2024 […]
Apr 11
10:00 am11:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Conservation Class: Preservation and Restoration

Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 1 – 3 p.m. This class explores the differences between conservation and restoration. Participants will discover the importance of saving native species and various viewpoints on conservation. Explore the tools used at the Garden to preserve and restore native plants on a guided tour. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration ends […]
Apr 11
1:00 pm3:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Foodie Cinema: The Fifth Element (1997)

Friday, April 12, 2024 | 7 – 9 pm Join us for our next foodie cinema featuring The Fifth Element. During this science fiction action film, enjoy a cocktail and several delicious, themed food items prepared by our Garden Chef. Films are shown in our indoor setting with a garden view PG-13, 2h 6m. Ages […]
Apr 12
7:00 pm9:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Family Morning Hike

Discover the Botanical Garden’s creatures and plants on this guided Family Morning Hike! Join us and explore the Garden with a trained guide to see the garden wildlife and plants in the morning sunshine. Each monthly hike has a different focus that correlates to seasonally appropriate topics and garden plants. Contact arussell@sabot.org with questions. Fee: […]
Apr 13
8:30 am10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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