Adult Classes
Adult Classes and Activities
No matter your interests, the San Antonio Botanical Garden is sure to offer a class that intrigues you. Bring out your artistic side with classes in photography or botanical soap making. Within the gardening offerings, you can learn how to design a landscape that supports wildlife or conserves water. Imagine doing yoga surrounded by the beauty of nature. And with the classes available in the culinary track, enjoy a make-your-own-pizza night for the whole family, or impress your friends by learning to make your own jelly and wine.
CPE Courses: A portion of the adult classes offered by the San Antonio Botanical Garden provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Opportunities vary throughout the year — please see the calendar for specific classes that qualify.
Culinary Classes
The Zachry Foundation Culinary Garden and CHEF Teaching Kitchen offers a garden-to-table experience that deepens the connections between gardening, plant-based cooking, and cuisines from around the world.
Upcoming Adult Classes
Read the Garden’s Registration and Cancellation Policies for information about member discounts, refunds, and more.
Gardening Workshop: Surviving the Summer Heat
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Learn about our region’s unique climate and how it affects gardening. In this program, you’ll discover how to make a strong garden by learning about soil, watering, design, and plant selections. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration ends when class is filled. Instructor: Bexar County Master […]
Dementia-Friendly Gardening Workshop
Select 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, and spend time with others! Hands-on activities include planting, pruning, and exploring plants at your own pace. […]
Raising the Bar: Berry Shrub
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 6:30-7:30pm Join us for the Raising the Bar series if you are interested in adding new flavors to your home bar! Learn to make shrubs, infused liquor, bitters, and more from scratch! In this class learn to make a berry shrub, enjoy a cocktail and a chef prepared light meal, […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Huntopia
Select days, May through October, 2024 Explore the never-before-seen Huntopia exhibition during this drop-in guided tour! This breathtaking exhibition features fun, colorful, and whimsical large outdoor sculptures of bunnies, butterflies, and tropical birds. Come enjoy this exhibition by artist Hunt Slonem surrounded by the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s beautiful landscape designs. Registration is not required […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Huntopia
Select days, May through October, 2024 Explore the never-before-seen Huntopia exhibition during this drop-in guided tour! This breathtaking exhibition features fun, colorful, and whimsical large outdoor sculptures of bunnies, butterflies, and tropical birds. Come enjoy this exhibition by artist Hunt Slonem surrounded by the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s beautiful landscape designs. Registration is not required […]
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 […]
Drought Tolerant Landscape: Tips, Tricks, and Tech
Friday, May 10, 2024 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Water conservation can take on many forms in your lawn, garden, or landscaping. This class will cover how to design a low-water landscape. It will also include water-smart technology and techniques for water-conscious outdoor spaces. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. Fee: $17 ($12 for members). Registration ends […]
Mother and Child Cooking Class
Friday, May 10, 2024 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Celebrate mom with a cooking class for mothers and children! In this cooking class, our Garden Chef’s mother, Chef Marianna Outlaw, will lead us through a delicious and nutritious cooking lesson involving ingredients from our culinary garden. Recommended for children 8 and older and adult children […]
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 […]
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 […]
Yard Redesign: Lawnscape to Landscape
Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 2 – 4 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 it ready for the heat of summer and water […]
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 […]
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