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.)
Learn how to create a native Texas drought-tolerant garden that not only boosts biodiversity but also supports local ecosystems and pollinators. We will discuss sustainable, water-wise practices that you can implement in your yard and conclude with a tour of the WaterSaver Community, inspiring you to reimagine your lawn! Take home a Texas native plant […]
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.)
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 garden admission and/or SABOT Garden membership.
Fall is just around the corner and summer is a wonderful time to start planning your garden. Join horticulturalist, Layni Langham in a lecture-style class with a walk covering cool-season plant varieties used here at the Garden that save water and attract pollinators. Learn how to plan Texas native garden beds, design principles, and other […]
You can grow many plants by taking cuttings from the original plant. This includes drought-tolerant Texas natives, houseplants, and succulents. During the 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 of Texas […]
Redesign your yard using native and adapted plant species that not only boost biodiversity but also save on your water bill! Welcome color and pollinator species back into your yard and learn how to redesign a home landscape. Make your home ready for the heat of summer and water restrictions. Fee: $17 ($12 for members). Registration […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Inspired by International Mud Day, explore the Garden while learning what is so special about soil and mud through hands-on activities, including a giant mud slide! Families are invited to get dirty in the Garden while enjoying concessions and live music. Celebrate Soil and Mud is one of the Garden’s family-friendly events that offers guests a chance […]