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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.

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Upcoming Adult Classes

Read the Garden’s Registration and Cancellation Policies for information about member discounts, refunds, and more.

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 […]
Jun 17
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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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 […]
Jun 18
9:00 am – 10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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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 […]
Jun 19
9:00 am – 10:00 am
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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 […]
Jun 19
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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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  
Jun 20
9:00 am – 10:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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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 […]
Jun 21
7:00 am – 8:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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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 […]
Jun 21
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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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 […]
Jun 22
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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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 […]
Jun 26
9:00 am – 10:00 am
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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 […]
Jun 26
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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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  
Jun 27
9:00 am – 10:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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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 […]
Jun 27
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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