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June 2025
Forest Friends Camp | Ages 5-8
(Week 2) June 16 – 20 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Week 5) July 14 – 18 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us for Forest Friends Camp at the Garden, where campers will dive into the amazing world of trees! From towering giants to tiny saplings, kids will explore the diversity of […]
Junior Arborist Camp | Ages 9-11
(Week 2) June 16 – 20 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Week 5) July 14 – 18 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Calling all aspiring arborists! Campers will get to delve deeper into the science and wonder of trees through different activities such as learning how to create leaf ID sheets, investigating microorganisms […]
Mural Magic: Art Camp (Ages 5 – 7)
(Week 1) June 9 – 13 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. SOLD OUT (Week 2) June 16 – 20 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 3) June 23 – June 27 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 4) July 7 – 11 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 5) July 14 – 18 | 12:30 […]
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 […]
Under the Shade Trees with Zach
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Relax from the hot summer weather under the shade trees with Zach Ritchie. From giant Burr Oaks to the Canby Oak, learn the basics of shade-tolerant gardening using Texas native plants in San Antonio. Stay cool and conserve water with the power of native drought-tolerant shade […]
Sketching in the Garden
First and third Wednesdays, April and May | 9 – 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4 & 18 | 9 – 10:30 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 […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays in June – July | 9 – 10 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 admission. […]
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 […]
Garden Nights Summer Series
Now Wednesdays & Sundays Through August | 5 – 8 p.m. Garden Nights take place every Wednesday and Sunday through August with extended evening hours. Guests can splash in the Greehey Family Foundation No Name Creek. Dogs are welcome! Fee: Free with Admission or Membership. Dog Guidelines All dogs on-site must be current with appropriate […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Thursdays in June – July| 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Experience the magic of unique, large-scale murals in the Garden during this guided tour. This one-of-a-kind exhibition explores the relationships between nature and humankind with themes […]
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 […]
Hot Hot Heat: Chili Pepper Lecture and Light Bites
Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 6 – 7 p.m. Come join the culinary team to learn about one of summer’s most famous fruits! In this lecture, we’ll be talking all about Chili peppers- their history, botany and cultivation as well as sampling a delicious Mango Jalapeño Sorbet. We’ll take a tour of the peppers around […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays in June – July | 9 – 10 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. […]
Garden Run Club
Saturdays, March 15 – July 26, 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 […]
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 […]
Make Music San Antonio
Saturday, June 21 | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Free Admission – Pre-Registration Required Make Music San Antonio returns to the Garden for a full day of sound and celebration. Inspired by France’s “Fête de la Musique,” this global event unites more than 750 cities in a worldwide musical celebration on the summer solstice. Join […]
Zen Collage in the Garden
Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 1 – 3 p.m. Take a break and enjoy a relaxing collage-making workshop inspired by the beauty of the Garden. In this serene, hands-on class, you’ll design two kinds of collages using a curated selection of papers, colors, and botanical imagery. This class offers a quiet, creative space to experiment […]
Garden Nights Summer Series
Now Wednesdays & Sundays Through August | 5 – 8 p.m. Garden Nights take place every Wednesday and Sunday through August with extended evening hours. Guests can splash in the Greehey Family Foundation No Name Creek. Dogs are welcome! Fee: Free with Admission or Membership. Dog Guidelines All dogs on-site must be current with appropriate […]
Outdoor Adventure Camp | Ages 5 – 8
(Week 3) June 23 – June 27 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. SOLD OUT (Week 6) July 21 – July 25 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Get ready to explore the great outdoors! Campers will spend the mornings learning, observing, and identifying connections between plants and animals through a balance of nature play […]
Junior Conservationist Camp (Ages 9 – 11)
(Week 3) June 23 – June 27 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Week 6) July 21 – 25 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Future Conservationists will explore the wonders of the Garden’s diverse landscapes that represent the varying ecoregions of Texas! Campers will hike through Texas Native Trails, discover hidden wildlife habitats, and […]
Teen Cooking Camp (Ages 13-17)
SOLD OUT (Week 3) June 23 – 27 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 5) July 14 – 18 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Let’s get cooking at the Botanical Garden! This culinary camp focuses on crafting elevated vegetarian dishes including veggie sushi, charcuterie, and focaccia bread. The end of the week includes a “garden […]
Mural Magic: Art Camp (Ages 5 – 7)
(Week 1) June 9 – 13 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. SOLD OUT (Week 2) June 16 – 20 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 3) June 23 – June 27 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 4) July 7 – 11 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 5) July 14 – 18 | 12:30 […]
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: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays in June – July | 9 – 10 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 admission. […]
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 […]
Garden Nights Summer Series
Now Wednesdays & Sundays Through August | 5 – 8 p.m. Garden Nights take place every Wednesday and Sunday through August with extended evening hours. Guests can splash in the Greehey Family Foundation No Name Creek. Dogs are welcome! Fee: Free with Admission or Membership. Dog Guidelines All dogs on-site must be current with appropriate […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Thursdays in June – July| 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Experience the magic of unique, large-scale murals in the Garden during this guided tour. This one-of-a-kind exhibition explores the relationships between nature and humankind with themes […]
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 […]
Yard Redesign: Lawnscape to Landscape
Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Redesign your yard using native and adapted plant species that not only boost biodiversity but also save on your water bill! Welcome color and pollinator species back into your yard and learn how to redesign a home landscape. Make your home ready for the heat of […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays in June – July | 9 – 10 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
Culinary Passport: Turkey
Friday, June 27, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. It’s time for another global trip for your tongue and boy will it be happy for this one – we’re jetting our taste buds off to Turkey! Whether you’re a huge fan of Turkish food or aren’t that familiar, this is the right class for you […]
Garden Run Club
Saturdays, March 15 – July 26, 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 […]
Meditation in the Garden
Second and Fourth Saturdays, through July | 9 – 10 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Chair Yoga with Lara
Saturday, June 14 & 28, 2025 | 10 – 11 a.m. Begin your weekend with a gentle chair yoga class in our indoor classroom. This class focuses on gentle movements, breathing techniques, and meditation to promote flexibility, strength, balance, and stress reduction. Bring a water bottle and enjoy a relaxing session taught by Lara Ortiz. […]
Writing and Mindfulness Class
Embrace your creative mind and connect with your inner voice through guided writing prompts and mindfulness practices. Engaging the creative mind provides therapeutic benefits such as feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. All levels of writing are welcome. Fee: Free with Garden admission and membership. Member tickets will be discounted at checkout. Limited space. Instructor: Marcy Westcott, […]
Chop ‘n’ Prop: Propagation Basics
Saturday, June 28th, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. You can grow many plants by taking cuttings from the original plant. This includes drought-tolerant Texas natives, houseplants, and succulents. During the class, we’ll start by discussing the different ways plants can be propagated, then dive into a hands-on session using Texas native plants you can […]
Nature Journaling and Mini-Forest Bathing
Ignite your curiosity at our Forest Bathing and Nature Journaling event. Start with a guided nature journaling session, awakening your inner scientist and artist by observing and documenting the intricate details of the surrounding natural world. Learn how this practice enhances mindfulness, improves observation skills, and deepens connections to nature. Then unwind with a mini […]
Cocktail Scavenger Hunt: Bitters Bonanza
Sunday, June 29, 2025 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Adventuring in the summer heat is difficult but if there’s a refreshing botanical cocktail to look forward to while you’re trekkin’, it gets a lot easier! Join the Garden’s Culinary Team as we take a botanical tour of our food garden and beyond to learn about […]
Garden Nights Summer Series
Now Wednesdays & Sundays Through August | 5 – 8 p.m. Garden Nights take place every Wednesday and Sunday through August with extended evening hours. Guests can splash in the Greehey Family Foundation No Name Creek. Dogs are welcome! Fee: Free with Admission or Membership. Dog Guidelines All dogs on-site must be current with appropriate […]
July 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: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays in June – July | 9 – 10 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 admission. […]
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 […]
Garden Nights Summer Series
Now Wednesdays & Sundays Through August | 5 – 8 p.m. Garden Nights take place every Wednesday and Sunday through August with extended evening hours. Guests can splash in the Greehey Family Foundation No Name Creek. Dogs are welcome! Fee: Free with Admission or Membership. Dog Guidelines All dogs on-site must be current with appropriate […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Thursdays in June – July| 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Experience the magic of unique, large-scale murals in the Garden during this guided tour. This one-of-a-kind exhibition explores the relationships between nature and humankind with themes […]
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 in June – July | 9 – 10 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
Garden Run Club
Saturdays, March 15 – July 26, 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 […]
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