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.
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 […]
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
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 […]
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, […]
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