Public Event

San Antonio’s newest holiday event, Lightscape, is making its Texas debut.  Guests will be enchanted by magical light displays set along a beautifully illuminated one-mile path winding through the Botanical Garden.  These captivating illuminations will dazzle the senses and the show will proudly include installations unique to Texas created by local and international artists. The trail will feature a one-of-a-kind experience ...

Do you want to know more about the Native Plants in NW Bexar County?  If so, please join us on Saturday, December 4th, from 9 AM until around Noon for a fairly easy hike (about 1.5 miles round trip) over gentle terrain.  We will discuss how local geology has contributed to the extensive biodiversity across the region and how the ...

Explore our 11–acre Texas Native Trail with Master Naturalists.  Learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, and work in landscapes and what their growing requirements are.  Topics include medicinal uses of native plants as well as their historical and cultural uses, and which are favored by birds, butterflies and other wildlife.  There are more than 250 ...

The mesquite tree (prosopis spp.) is a fascinating and vital species in this region, not just ecologically but also culturally, nutritionally, and economically.  This workshop will include a basic introduction of the mesquite as a species but will primarily focus on how it has been used throughout history and its continuing importance today.  This class will include a lecture, a tasting of ...

Join Maeve, the Botanical Garden’s resident Ethnobotanist, on this walking tour about her specialty:  what ethnobotany is and how it relates to Botanical Gardens, as well as exploring the Garden to learn about the historical impact of some of the most important plants in the Garden. Instructor:  Maeve Bassett, Conservation and Volunteer Programs Specialist Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members).  Registration ...

Come join the crew at Eco Centro as we discuss the prep work involved in getting ready for a Spring Garden.  We'll focus on water saver features and have a live Q&A. This is a free in-person event. Registration

For thousands of years Texas plants have been used for sustenance, medicine, and the establishment of the area.  As the region and its populations changed, so did the ethnobotany (relationship between people and plants).  This seasonally changing tour will explore the Texas Native Trails, exploring the diverse relationships people have had, and still have, with plants in Texas. Instructor:  Maeve ...

Come see what’s in bloom!  Explore the Botanical Garden’s WaterSaver Gardens with a SABOT volunteer.  Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk. Fee:  $15 ($13.50, Garden members).  Registration deadline is at 10:00 AM the ...

Learn about resident and migrant birds at the Botanical Garden, their characteristics, requirements for food, nesting, and protection, and the native plants you can use to attract them to your yard. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 9:15 AM behind the Admissions kiosk. Fee:$15 ($13.50, Garden members)  Registration deadline is 9:15 AM the day before the ...