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Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

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 San Antonio Botanical Garden admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13.)

Architectural renduring of WaterSaver Community at San Antonio Botanical Garden

Guided Tour: The Texas WaterSaver Garden

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator. Fee: Free with admission (adults $15, children 3-13 $13) and/or SABOT Garden membership.  

$15
Sago palm planted with river rock and black beach pebbles
Event Series Practical Landscape Design

Practical Landscape Design

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Landscape designer Luke Hoy presents how to grow confidence and understanding of the garden design process. In this presentation and hands-on workshop, participants can discover how to translate inspiration into a design plan by combining design visualization skill building and horticultural recommendations. Come ready to explore personal inspirations and to make them into a garden […]

$20
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Native Night-Blooming Plants

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

This activity highlights Texas native plants that bloom at night, showcasing their role in water conservation and ecosystem support. Visitors will learn how these drought-tolerant species reduce water usage in home gardens while supporting nocturnal pollinators like moths and bats. Fee: Adults: $22, Children (3-13): $15, Children (under 3): $0. Free for SABOT members.

Cuttings being taken from a plant during a greenhouse demonstration

Rooted in Texas: Native Plant Propagation

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Learn how to grow new plants and help conserve Texas native plant species with the Native Plant Society of Texas through this two-hour propagation class! We’ll start by discussing the different ways plants can be propagated, then dive into a hands-on session using Texas native plants you can take home to grow. Promoting the use […]

Native grasses and yellow flowers along a narrow prairie trail

Texas Native Grass Walk

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On this walk through the San Antonio Botanical Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail, you will learn the many benefits of planting native grasses in your home garden to conserve water and boost biodiversity. Fee: Free with SABOT membership […]

Sago palm planted with river rock and black beach pebbles

Practical Landscape Design

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Landscape designer Luke Hoy presents how to grow confidence and understanding of the garden design process. In this presentation and hands-on workshop, participants can discover how to translate inspiration into a design plan by combining design visualization skill building and horticultural recommendations. Come ready to explore personal inspirations and to make them into a garden […]

Cypress tree trunks, branches and leaves
Event Series Tree Trek

Tree Trek

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Discover the beauty and importance of trees in urban green space during this seasonal tour. Learn how healthy urban forests benefit our environments and community and learn practical tips for caring for these vital ecosystems. As we journey through the garden, we’ll highlight both rare and native trees, showcasing their role in creating thriving, and […]