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 Garden admission.
People and cultures have used native plants for food, medicine, and shelter over time. Explore the diverse connections people have had, and will continue to have, with native Texas plants. Fee: Free with admission and Garden membership. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden
An introduction to conservation and plant identification. During this class, we will discuss plant species in Texas and rare plants grown at the Garden. Learn about plant keys, morphology, and conservation efforts you can take in your backyard. Fee: $15 ($10 member). Registration ends when class is filled. Instructor: Zachary Ritchie, Conservation Technician, San Antonio […]
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 admission ($15 adults) and Garden membership. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Join Michael Eason, Associate Director of Conservation and Collections for this workshop where guests will learn about Flora of Coastal Texas, including intriguing common and rare native and adapted plants of the region. Come ready to learn curious tidbits on pollination biology, etymology, seed dispersal, and the biogeography of the plants of each ecoregion. The […]
Landscape designer Luke Hoy presents how to grow confidence and understanding of the garden design process. In this presentation and hands-on workshop, participants can discover how to translate inspiration into a design plan by combining design visualization skill building and horticultural recommendations. Come ready to explore personal inspirations and to make them into a garden […]