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April 2025
Drop-in Guided Tour: Birds of Texas
Weekly on Wednesdays | March, April, and May | 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 […]
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 […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays | March, April, and 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. Fee: Free with membership or Garden […]
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. […]
May 2025
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, April 4, 2025 | 9:30 – 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2025 | 9:30 – 11 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 […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Fridays, March 14 – May 30, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Experience the magic of unique, large-scale murals in the Garden […]
Filling Your Landscape with Texture and Color
Friday, May 2, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. An attractive and water-efficient landscape starts with the right plant in the right place and smart design practices to create a polished, sustainable look. In this workshop, Bexar County Master Gardeners will cover the basics of selecting plants suited for our region and design strategies that […]
Culinary Date Night: Elevated Nachos
Culinary Date Night: Elevated Nachos Friday, May 2, 2025 | 3 – 4:30 p.m. Like all basic food platforms – the bread, the noodle, the rice, the fried tortilla chip with cheese can be topped with all manner of magical combinations. In this class, discover unforetold routes to ultimate deliciousness the likes of which cannot […]
Garden Run Club
Saturdays, March 15 – May 31, 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 and […]
Family Morning Hike: The Garden’s 45th Birthday
Saturday, May 3, 2025, | 8:30 am – 10:30 am Celebrate the garden’s 45th anniversary with a special morning hike dedicated to the beauty of wildflowers! Join our expert guides as we stroll through the garden’s vibrant trails, discovering a stunning array of native wildflowers in bloom. Along the way, you’ll learn about the garden’s […]
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 […]
Guided Tour: Spring Culinary Garden
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 10 – 11 a.m. Join us in learning what to plant in the springtime to get great crop production in our hot summer months and into fall. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this tour will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to make the most […]
Introduction to Mural Painting
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 12 – 3 p.m. Learn how to create a mural – start to finish! Texan artist Emma Schmidt will lead you through the mural making process, sharing tips and guidance from her years of experience painting murals across Texas (and beyond!). You will learn about creating a captivating design, color […]
Member Exclusive Movie Night
Saturday, May 3rd | 7 – 10 p.m. We invite our treasured members to join us on the evening of May 3rd to celebrate 45 years of magic and memories at the Garden. We will be hosting a movie night with a showing of the classic Muppet Movie where we will have complimentary popcorn for […]
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 […]
Sketching in the Garden
First and third Wednesdays, April and May | 9 – 10 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 […]
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. […]
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: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Fridays, March 14 – May 30, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Experience the magic of unique, large-scale murals in the Garden […]
Family Night Hike
Experience the magic of the garden under the stars! Join us for a guided night hike where we will explore the sights and sounds of nature after dark. Led by our Garden Educators, this adventure will introduce you to the nocturnal plants and animals that come alive at night. We’ll listen for bats, search for […]
Garden Run Club
Saturdays, March 15 – May 31, 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 and […]
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 […]
Meditation in the Garden
Second and Fourth Saturdays January 25 – May 24 | 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 welcome to bring their own cushions to sit on; […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Fridays, March 14 – May 30, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Experience the magic of unique, large-scale murals in the Garden […]
Visiting Professor: Dr. Ozturk Presents Honey
Visiting Professor: Dr. Ozturk Presents Honey Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Honey! It’s so sweet to us we use it as a term of endearment. However, just like those we call by its name, we at times might take honey for granted… Never fear! Honey is still here to nurse […]
Foraging in the Wild: A Beginner’s Guide to Edible Plants
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. This foraging class will introduce participants to the basics of identifying, harvesting, and ethically gathering edible plants found within the region. Participants will learn hands-on skills that can enhance their understanding of local ecosystems while providing practical knowledge on safe foraging techniques. This educational experience […]
Garden Fête: Fresh Oysters, Fine Wine, and Brunch Bites!
Saturday, May 10th, 2025 | 11 AM – 3 PM 11:00 am – 12:00 pm VIP Early Access | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm General Admission Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a fun-filled day of indulgence and local flavors, in collaboration with Texas Wine Growers and Texas Oyster Mariculture Association! Savor the best San Antonio […]
Family Art Workshop: Kids Sip and Create Mother’s Day Artwork
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 11 am – 12:30 pm Use pre-pressed flowers from the Garden’s wildflower meadow to make a one-of-a kind artwork for the mom in your life! Garden educators will share techniques for making a pressed flower collage and participants will receive a 5 x 7” frame (with mat included) to put […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Garden Nights
Select Wednesdays March – September | 6 – 9 p.m. Discover the enchantment of Garden Nights on select Wednesdays from April through September. Enjoy extended hours, savor delicious food and beverages, explore a vibrant vendor market, and enjoy captivating live entertainment, all amidst the mesmerizing beauty of the Garden during the summer season. Visit sabot.org/gardennights for […]
Immaculate Mothers and Dirty River Jazz Band
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 6:30- 8:00 p.m. Mother’s Day is blossoming a little late in the Culinary Garden but that just means we’ll be doing it bigger, badder and punnier than the one that happened previously. For this belated Mother’s Day celebration, we’ll listen to the marvelous sounds of San Antonio’s own Dirty River […]
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 […]
Jumpstart Your Native Plant Garden
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 5 – 6:30 p.m. Join Haeley Giambalvo of NativeBackyards.com to learn how to get started growing more Texas native plants in your yard this spring! Haeley will show you how to find the best plants for your area that are hardy, drought-tolerant, and pollinator magnets. She will provide simple tips […]
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. […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Fridays, March 14 – May 30, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Experience the magic of unique, large-scale murals in the Garden […]
Intro to Painting en Plein Air with Kat Cadena
Friday, May 16, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Unleash your inner artist in this introductory class to plein air painting, led by local artist and featured muralist, Kat Cadena. In French, plein air means “open-air”, so participants will get to sketch and paint from real-life landscapes in the Garden. Watermelon Agua Fresca and […]
Garden Run Club
Saturdays, March 15 – May 31, 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 and […]
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. […]
Celebrate Nature Play
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 9 am – 1 pm Bring the whole family to the Garden for a day filled with hands-on nature play and outdoor exploration! From building bug hotels to imagining forts in our Family Adventure Garden, we have educational activities and crafts perfect for every type of explorer. Enjoy a fun, […]
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 […]
Intro to Mycology
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Join us at the San Antonio Botanical Garden for a class to learn the latest innovations in mycology and how fungi are entangled in all parts of our life. Roxy will cover some basics on mushroom identification, how fungi benefit our entire ecosystem, our health […]
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 […]
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