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April 2024
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 […]
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 […]
Garden Speakeasy: Gin Rickey & Bathtub Gin
Wednesday, April 24, 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 Gin Rickey and Bathtub Gin. Don’t forget […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Gardening Workshop: Planting for Butterflies
Friday, April 26, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Spring is the time for butterflies. In this class, you will learn about butterflies – their biology, how to identify different species, and how to attract them to your garden. Guests will take home a butterfly plant or seeds for their own garden. Fee: $15 […]
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 […]
Family Gardening Workshop: Viva Salsa Garden
Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 11 am – 12:30 pm In this hands-on workshop, families will plant their own container garden with the essential flavors for making delicious salsa. Workshop participants will learn how to care for their plants, harvest them, and other uses for the ingredients. Each garden kit includes a planter, soil, 1 […]
Date Night: Moonlight in the Garden
Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 7 – 9 pm Bring your partner out for a fun and romantic date night of cooking in the Garden. Experience a special hands-on cooking class with our Chef and a themed cocktail while you enjoy the beauty of the Culinary Garden and learn to cook homemade pizza! Classes on […]
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 […]
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 […]
May 2024
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
Member Opening Celebration of Huntopia
Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 5 – 8 p.m. Members will enjoy exclusive access to our 2024 exhibition Huntopia before opening to the public. This world-premiere exhibition features new, large-scale sculptural works from renowned artist Hunt Slonem. This celebration will feature activities and games including face painting, story time, and a petting zoo. There will […]
Guided Tour: Sustainable Gardening
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2024 | 10 – 11:30 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 […]
Members Only: Huntopia Guided Tour
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1 – 2 p.m., 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 10 – 11 a.m. 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 […]
Members Only: Huntopia Guided Tour
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1 – 2 p.m., 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 10 – 11 a.m. 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 […]
Members Only: Huntopia Guided Tour
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1 – 2 p.m., 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 10 – 11 a.m. 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 […]
Huntopia Opening Garden Member Sip and Shop
Friday, May 3rd, 2024 | 5 – 8 p.m. Come celebrate Huntopia: Bunnies, Birds, and Butterflies and the Garden’s 44th birthday with our member Sip and Shop! Enjoy signature garden-themed cocktails and a special member vendor market in our Conservatory. This event will be the perfect opportunity to walk to Garden and explore our new […]
Opening Day for Huntopia: Bunnies, Birds, and Butterflies
Experience the world-premiere of Huntopia, the first-ever garden exhibition from famed artist, Hunt Slonem. Arriving at the San Antonio Botanical Garden in May 4, 2024, families and friends will step into a whimsical world filled with the iconic colorful bunnies, birds, and butterflies the artist has been painting for decades. Fee: Included with General Garden […]
Celebrate Huntopia!
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 10 am to 2 pm Explore the never-before-seen Huntopia exhibition on opening day! Participate in activities inspired by the fun, colorful, and whimsical large outdoor sculptures of bunnies, butterflies, and tropical birds. Celebrate Huntopia is one of the Garden’s family-friendly events that offers guests a chance to explore a botanical […]
Forest Bathing in the Garden
Sunday, May 5, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Immerse yourself in nature’s embrace at our Forest Bathing event. Experience a guided meditationnaligning your senses with the outdoors. Engage in nature connection invitations and unwind with tea under the trees. Join us for a […]
Gardening Workshop: Caring for Roses
Monday, May 6, 2024 | 10 to 11 a.m. Use the Garden as your classroom and learn all about rose care! Topics include types of roses and selecting the right rose for your garden. Participants will also learn about pest control, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, and irrigating. Class begins indoors and ends with a walking tour of […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Select Tuesdays, May through June | 9 a.m. – 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. Registration is not required for drop-in tours. Fee: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Members Only: Huntopia Guided Tour
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1 – 2 p.m., 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 10 – 11 a.m. 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 […]
New to Gardening in San Antonio?
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Whether you’re new to San Antonio or new to gardening, this workshop will help you create beautiful landscapes that save water. Learn about the effects of South Texas climate and soil on landscaping. Discover design basics, native plants, and water-saving tips. Leave the workshop motivated and […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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: […]
Workshop Series: Texas Flora by Ecoregion by Michael Eason
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 Vice President of Conservation and Collections for this series of workshops about the flora of Texas by ecoregion. Each workshop will cover […]
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 […]
Macrocosm by SOLI Chamber Ensemble
Monday, May 13, 2024 | 7 p.m. Macrocosm is the final concert of the season and occurs on the 30th anniversary of SOLI’s first concert in 1994. The program spans past, present, and future – representative parts of SOLI’s significant contribution to the world of contemporary classical chamber music – contrasting representative works from SOLI’s […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Select Tuesdays, May through June | 9 a.m. – 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. Registration is not required for drop-in tours. Fee: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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