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September 2025
Sketching in the Garden
First and third Thursdays, September – November | 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 flowers, leaves, and tree bark, while experimenting with techniques to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guided Tour: Sustainable Gardening
Friday, September 5, 2025 | 9 – 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2025 | 9 – 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 7 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2025 | 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, […]
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 […]
Healthy Trees and Certified Arborist Prep Course
Fridays, September 5, 12, 19 and October 3, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This 32-hour course has four sessions. It is designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certification exam. This course is also ideal for nonprofessionals who want to stay safe while caring for trees. The course covers tree biology, installation, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Time For Fall Vegetable Garden Planting is NOW
Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 1 – 4 p.m. Join Bexar County Master Gardeners in learning all about prep, planting and maintenance for your Fall Vegetable Garden. This class is perfect for those just getting into vegetable gardening and anyone looking to expand their knowledge. Fee: $25 ($20 member) Registration closes when class is filled. […]
Forest Bathing in the Garden
Immerse yourself in nature’s embrace at our Forest Bathing event, inspired by the Japanese practice of slowing down our nervous senses and absorbing the healing power of nature. Experience a guided meditation aligning your senses with the outdoors, engage in nature connection invitations, and forage fresh leaves or flowers from culinary garden to brew a […]
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, June – September | 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. Instructor: […]
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 […]
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. […]
Educator Night at the Garden
September 10, 2025 | 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Learn about programs for students and teachers, earn up to 2 CPE credits, and enjoy light bites, drinks, and live music at the Botanical Garden! The evening will feature our Garden TEKS-based student programs, including Aquifer Adventure, Engineering a Healthy Ecosystem, Pollinator Ecosystem Program, Student Culinary […]
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 […]
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 […]
Conservation in the Garden
Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a look behind the curtain at the conservation work being done at San Antonio Botanical Garden. With a brief presentation, we’ll explain how the ‘plant sausage’ is made from our growing practices, collection targets and fieldwork. After, join us for a tour of […]
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 […]
Butterflies 101
Friday, September 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join Molly Keck to discover the wonders of butterflies. Explore how to identify common butterflies that glide throughout Texas and learn about larval and host plants and how to entice butterflies to home gardens. Instructor: Molly Keck, Entomologist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Fee: $25 ($20 member). […]
Cactus & Chill Teen Workshop
Friday, September 12, 2025 | 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Teens are invited to join this hands-on gardening workshop about all things cacti and succulents! Participants will get to learn a little bit about these special prickly plants and how to care for them before sitting back to arrange a small pot of their own […]
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 […]
September Plant Sale
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 | 8:30 – 3 PM Sunday, September 14th, 2025 | 8:30 – 3 PM Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the 2025 September Plant Sale. Each participant must register for a 30-minute slot to shop for plants. Plants will be continuously restocked throughout the […]
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 […]
Celebrate Conservation
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join us at the San Antonio Botanical Garden for a family-friendly event where we celebrate the importance of conservation and the vital role native plants play in our ecosystems. Explore the beauty and resilience of Texas natives on guided tours, learn how to create water-wise […]
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 […]
Pollinator Patches & Pocket Prairies
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Learn how to create a pollinator patch or pocket prairie that can help our local native flora and fauna while helping you conserve water. Join avid native plant gardener and restoration ecologist Lee Marlowe as she teaches the basics for planning, designing, installing, and maintaining a […]
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, […]
Beginning Watercolor with Lulu
Join artist Jackie McKissack, “Lulu”, in a beginner’s course in the art of watercolor. Participants will each receive a kit with a test sheet, a watercolor brush, paint samples and pre-sketched watercolor paper to work through in the class. Ages 13+ Born and raised in Canada, Lulu is a lifelong, self-taught watercolor artist who is […]
Cactus Week
Monday – Sunday, September 15 – 21 Monday, September 15 – Saturday, September 20| 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, September 21 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Discover the beauty of the desert without leaving the city! Explore our stunning collection of cacti and other xerophytes from Texas and around the world. Enjoy special […]
Ethnobotany of Cacti
Monday, September 15, 2025 | 10 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 10 – 11 a.m. Kick off Cactus Week with a guided tour by horticulturist Layni Langham through the Garden’s Desert Pavilion and Cactus and Succulent Garden. Participants will learn about cultural uses of a variety of cacti and xerophytes. This is […]
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, June – September | 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. Instructor: […]
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 […]
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. […]
Big Give 2025
Grow Tomorrow’s Trees. Take Root With Us Today. This Big Give, your support helps the San Antonio Botanical Garden conserve one of Texas’s most iconic natural treasures: the Oak. Why Oaks? Oaks are the backbone of Texas ecosystems, supporting wildlife, preserving biodiversity, and creating healthier air, cooler temperatures, and stronger landscapes. But many iconic species […]
Artist Talk: Rhys Munro
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join us for a creative evening with an artist-led exploration of a mural in the Reflections of Nature exhibition. During this outdoor talk, guests will learn about the artist’s creative approach, installation process, and about other works they have created. After the talk, guests will […]
Sketching in the Garden
First and third Thursdays, September – November | 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 flowers, leaves, and tree bark, while experimenting with techniques to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rooted in Resilience: Intro to Growing Cacti and Succulents
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Cactus Week at the Garden by learning about the world of cacti and succulents! This class covers the essentials of selecting, growing, and caring for these unique, low-maintenance plants. You’ll explore different varieties, learn about soil and light needs, and how to keep your plants […]
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 […]
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. […]
Propagating Cacti and Succulents
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Join us during Cactus Week at the Garden for a hands-on class all about propagating cacti and succulents! Learn simple, effective techniques like leaf and stem cuttings to grow new plants from the ones you already have. You’ll also learn how to grow your own cactus […]
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 […]
Teacher Workshop: Youth Garden Educator Training
Saturday, September 20 | 7:50 am – 1:30 pm. Join us this September for the Fall Youth Gardens Educator Training Class! This training is designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of Youth Gardening in the classroom and community. One representative per school can attend the training and receive materials! Contact Jenna Lopez, AgriLife […]
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 […]
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