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.
Drop-in Guided Tour: Birds of Texas
Weekly on Wednesdays | October 1 – December 17, 2025 | 8 – 9:30 a.m. Learn about resident and migrant birds at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Discover bird characteristics and requirements, such as food, nesting, and protection. Also, learn which native plants you can add to your landscape to attract birds. Fee: Free with admission and […]
Dementia-Friendly Gardening Workshop
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. Please bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Instructor: Educators, San Antonio Botanical Garden Fee: Free. […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Thursdays, June – October 23, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 10 a.m. and 11 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 […]
Behind the Scenes: Cempasúchil in Flight, A Living Monarch Mural
Thursdays, October 9 & 16, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Join horticulturist and designer Layni Langham for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Cempasúchil in Flight. This lecture and walking tour will cover the project from concept to completion, covering every stage of the process: design drafting, site preparation, installation logistics, and maintenance. Discover how […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, September – October | 9 – 10 a.m. Weekly on Fridays in November – December (excludes Fridays, November 28 & December 26) | 10 – 11 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 […]
Make Space for Spiders
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Are you interested in growing your awareness of arachnids? Join this engaging lecture led by local entomologist, Molly Keck, to discover the species of spiders in our area, which ones to avoid, and why they matter for a balanced, healthy garden. You’ll leave this informative […]
Garden Run Club
Saturdays, March 15 – October 25, 2025 | 7 – 8 a.m. Enjoy the morning while running through the Garden’s beautiful 39-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 […]
Screen Printing Without Emulsion
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. In this introductory printmaking class, learn the beauty of DIY screen printing! Participants will learn how to create a makeshift screen and design images inspired by the beauty of the Garden by using hand-cut stencils and other materials. Participants will take home their DIY screen […]
Meditation in the Garden
Second and Fourth Saturdays, through September | 9 – 10 a.m Second and Fourth Saturdays October – December | 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 […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas Native Grass Walk
Saturdays, October 11 – December 13, 2025 (excludes October 25) | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On our walk through the Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail you will learn the many benefits of planting native grasses in your […]
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, […]
Beerfest! In the Kitchen
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. This fall, the San Antonio Botanical Garden welcomes Beerfest! To celebrate the Oktoberfest Season, we’ll be tasting various styles of beer, identifying key flavors and utilizing everything we learn to whip up a delicious tavern classic, Beer Cheese and Pretzels! The Midwest classic is a textbook […]
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