Learn how the Botanical Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources.  Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities.  Join a specially trained docent on a walk to examine these diverse features. 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 ...

Level 1 Class: Introduction To Native Landscapes April 3, 2021 8:00 am – 3:00 pm The class is an online presentation on Zoom. Learn the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Discover the differences between sustainable and conventional development. Understand your Texas vegetation region and soil. Become familiar with 40 native Texas plants recommended for your landscape ...

Explore our 11 – acre Texas Native Trails with a Master Naturalist.  Learn how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes, and what their growing requirements are.  Topics include cultural uses of native plants as well as which are favored by birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.  There are more than 250 plant species in the Botanical ...

Explore the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s three Texas Native Trails with Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen of Foraging Texas and  learn about the edible, medicinal, and practical uses of Texas Native plants.  This workshop incorporates all senses to learn how to properly identify and use useful plants on your own.  Merriwether will provide examples of ways he incorporates plants into his family’s ...

Are you looking to cook high quality compost?  If so, this workshop is for you.  We will take a deep dive into a super effective, time tested method for producing high quality hot compost.  We'll get into the process, science, feedstocks, inoculants, "pro tips", and much more in this free workshop. Registration

Come see what’s in bloom!  Explore the Botanical Garden’s WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist.  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 Wednesday, April 14, at ...

APRIL 16-18, 2021 THE ALAMODOME 100 MONTANA ST. SAN ANTONIO, TX 78203 Friday, April 16, 2021 12:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday, April 17, 2021   10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Adults  $10 Adults (Online)  $8 Children Ages 16 & Under  FREE More Information and Tickets Hero Day - Friday April 16, 2021 All active Military ...

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. Meet at 9:15 am behind the Admissions kiosk.  Space is limited and face coverings are required. Fee:$15 ($13.50, Garden members).  Registration deadline is Friday, April 16 at 9:15 A.M. ...

Come join Gardening Volunteers of South Texas (GVST) as we explore Rainbow Gardens Nursery on Bandera Road. Laura Jarvis (Event Coordinator, Rainbow Gardens) and Karen Stamm (GVST) will discuss in three short videos: “How to Prepare for a Trip to the Nursery” “Your Plants Froze-Now What?” “Native Plants for Your Butterfly Garden” This program is eligible for 1 SAWS Reward ...