Is turf grass maintenance taking over your time and your water bill? Are you interested in supporting the native ecosystem in your own landscape? This class will walk you through different techniques for removing lawn grass, from sod removal to solarization, and explore native and water-saving plant options to replace it with so you can […]
Join Conservation Educators with the San Antonio Botanical Garden on this guided tour to experience, Otherwild, featuring 10 Enchanted Trees throughout the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s 39 acres and a soaring SkyNet installation, Flora Borealis, above the Lucile Halsell Conservatory. This immersive exhibition celebrates color, connection, and the joy of shared experiences. Fee: Included […]
Explore the many sustainable practices at the San Antonio Botanical 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 for SABOT members).
Celebrate the longest day of the year with a FREE evening of music, nature, and community at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. In collaboration with Alamo City Arts, Make Music San Antonio transforms 39 acres of gardens into a vibrant, open-air experience featuring live performances throughout the evening. As the sun sets on the summer […]
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 and clay demos! 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 […]
Cycles of flash floods and drought are hard for home gardens and the environment. Rainscapes can create gardens where plants thrive in changing weather. They also benefit wildlife and the local ecosystem with careful planning and plant placement. In this workshop, learn how to build functional rain gardens. Advance registration required. Fee: $18 ($13 for […]
Did you know that bugs can help indicate the quality of our water? Learn all about aquatic macroinvertebrates and what they mean for our water quality. In this hands-on class, we’ll learn how to identify and sample for these “water bugs” from the ponds around the Garden! Advance registration available. Fee: $18 ($13 for SABOT […]
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. Advance registration required. Fee: $18 […]
Viva Fiesta! Bring the whole family to play, create, and explore within our 39 acres as we celebrate San Antonio tradition and nature. Viva Botanica is an official Fiesta San Antonio annual event at the Garden that offers guests a chance to enjoy concessions, performances, and activities. Some activities include creating paper flower crowns, making […]
Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the Plant Sale. During the April Plant Sale, a Conservation Educator will host an informational table all about green infrastructure (like those featured in WaterSaver Community), including rain gardens, bioswales, and green roofs. The focus of this table will be identifying which […]
Join San Antonio River Authority Park Program Coordinator Jasmine Torrez for a Nature Workshop where you can dive into the world of water conservation as you are guided through building your very own rain barrel to take home. Learn how to turn rain into a valuable resource for your garden and make a splash in […]
Join Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas for a field trip to two local urban conservation easements. Participants will learn how private land conservation works in Texas and explore the stewardship activities made possible through community involvement in green spaces across the San Antonio area. Participants will need to arrive at the San Antonio Botanical […]