Learn how the Botanical Garden uses infrastructure, architecture, and plants to conserve resources throughout the garden and learn the importance of building sustainable communities.  Join a specially trained docent on a walk to examine these diverse features. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members).  Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk.  Masks are ...

Explore the Botanical Garden’s Texas Native Trails and learn all about native plants - how they conserve water, adapt to their environment, and their growing requirements.  Explore our 11-acre Texas Native Trail with a Master Naturalist. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members).  Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Meet at 10 am Behind the Admission kiosk.  Masks are required ...

In-Person & Live Stream FREE EVENT 4:00 p.m. Registration / Visit with Sponsors—Ozuna Library 5:00 p.m. Welcome David Janszen—Chairman Extension Ag/NR Committee Future Challenges of the Beef Industry—What’s on the Horizon? Dr. Joe Paschal, Extension Livestock Specialist—Corpus Christi 6:00 p.m. Dine & Learn—Pesticide Laws & Regulations Vick Alexander, Assistant Regional Director, Pesticides TDA—San Antonio Dinner compliments of Fratellos 7:15 p.m. ...

Whether you have a small or large outdoor space, learn how to make your backyard an inviting refuge for native birds, bees, and butterflies.  This presentation will cover how to provide food, water, and shelter in attractive ways to make your backyard a peaceful place to enjoy nature. Zoom webinar presented by Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Registration

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. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members).  Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Registration

In this hands-on workshop, families will learn about planting, maintaining, and harvesting herbs. Contact [email protected] with questions. Instructors:  Botanical Garden Programs Team Fee: $15 per adult ($13.50, Garden members); $13 per child ($11.70, Garden members). Registration deadline is time of event. Registration

Spring 2022 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden Saturday mornings, February 19 through June 4, from 8:30 – 10:30 AM Registration is now open! The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program is an opportunity for children to grow their own vegetables with the help of educators, horticulturists, and volunteers.  Each family/group is allotted a 3.5’ x 28’ garden ...

This tour will explore the Texas Native Trails, exploring the diverse relationships people have had, and still have, with plants in Texas. Instructor:  Maeve Bassett, Conservation and Volunteer Programs Specialist Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members).  Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Registration

Kick off Orchid Week with a keynote lecture about native orchids of Texas, followed by four sessions taught by San Antonio Orchid Society members. Keynote Lecture:  Native Orchids of Texas by Michael Eason and Adam Black | 9:30 – 11:15 AM Presenters: Michael Eason, Director of Plant Conservation & Research, and Adam Black, Freelance Botanist Orchid Sessions: Growing Vanda Orchids | ...

The San Antonio area has many unique edible native plants that have been used for thousands of years.  However, modernization led to a reduced interest and need for the often-labor-intensive foodstuffs.  Rising interest in foraging, eating locally, and regional terroir has recently led to a resurgence of personal and business interest in revitalizing these plants.  This workshop will cover the ...

Be dazzled by the bold, vivid, and colorful world of orchids on display at the Botanical Garden!  Bring the whole family to explore the world’s largest family of flowering plants with hands-on activities and more! Fee: Included with Garden admission and membership ($15-12) General Admission Tickets

Spring 2022 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden Saturday mornings, February 19 through June 4, from 8:30 – 10:30 AM Registration is now open! The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program is an opportunity for children to grow their own vegetables with the help of educators, horticulturists, and volunteers.  Each family/group is allotted a 3.5’ x 28’ garden ...