Join us and other members of the community to help us clean up our habitat! We depend on our amazing volunteers to help manage our habitat. This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on the tasks of the day. All training provided. Groups are […]

Learn how to draw your own map of the San Antonio Botanical Garden with Texan cartographer Emma Schmidt! In this workshop you will spend time walking the Garden gathering inspiration and be led through Map Making 101 (no experience required!). All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite drawing tools if […]

Creep into the strange and captivating world of carnivorous plants in this botany-focused class! We will explore the unique adaptations that allow these plants to trap, digest, and derive nutrients from insects or other organisms. We will investigate their evolutionary history, ecological roles, and the various mechanisms behind their specialized structures. This class is perfect […]

Master Gardener Karen Gardner will present the best methods and practices for growing herbs: which to select for the best results, how to plant, and how to water and care for them.

  Free and Open to the Public; $5 donation appreciated. Donations made during Gardening Essentials go to the Dr. Tom Harris Scholarship Fund unless otherwise designated. Session 1: ”Plants with Purpose” with author Monika Maeckle Session 2: Native Plant Seed-Processing workshop with Craig Bruska, Seed Committee Chairman of Native Plant Society of Texas ​GVST Gardening […]

Learn about Audubon Texas’ Conservation Ranching and Bird-Friendly Beef Certification Program from Range Ecologist, Sarah Galvan. She will be speaking on how cattle ranching and bird habitat conservation can go hand in hand. In-person: Register Here Zoom: Register Here Sarah Galvan lives in San Antonio, Texas and has a background in restoration ecology, resource conservation, landscape design […]

So you want to plant natives. Want to know where you can find plants and seeds? Are all the plants available at retail stores? At a special event Monday, June 16 at Mission Branch Library. Craig Bruska, chairman of the Native Seed Committee of Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT), will explain how to identify […]

Relax from the hot summer weather under the shade trees with Zach Ritchie, conservation manager at the gardens. From giant Bur 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 trees. After a quick […]

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 to the Garden.

Get outside in celebration of Pollinator Week and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Take home native plant educational material to learn what plants would work best to attract pollinators of all shapes and sizes to your space.

Can you eat it? Make tea from it? Does it serve wildlife? Does it taste good or provide a health benefit? Is it low maintenance? Does it have a fun story? Does it provide a unique landscape service? Oh, and is it attractive? These are the questions Monika Maeckle asked of each plant included in […]

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 us on June 21 for a jam-packed lineup of live music spanning genres from […]

Calling all crafters, makers, and creative souls! Youtuber OneDayRenee and Eco Centro would like you to join us for a fun and inspiring Craft Swap where we’ll share, swap, and celebrate creativity together. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this is your chance to declutter your stash, find new treasures, and connect […]