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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing and Cacao Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Advance Registration Recommended \nJoin Dr. Marcy for a restorative mindfulness experience that combines forest bathing with a guided cacao ceremony. Through mindful walking\, sensory awareness\, and quiet reflection\, participants will deepen their connection to nature while cultivating a sense of quiet reflection. \nThe experience concludes with a ceremonial cacao tasting. Derived from the seeds of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao)\, cacao offers a unique botanical connection between plants\, culture\, and well-being. Long valued by Indigenous cultures of Central and South America\, cacao invites participants to reflect on the many ways plants enrich our lives. \nAbout the instructor: \nDr. Marcy B. Newman\, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM)\, has certifications in iRest Yoga Nidra\, Caritas Coach\, Nurse Coach\, and was a VA nurse for over 10 years (mainly doing employee well-being and health promotion). Drawing on her background in acupuncture\, holistic coaching\, and mindfulness practices\, Dr. Marcy creates a welcoming space for relaxation\, reflection\, and connection with the natural world. She is so grateful to be back in her “spirit” home of Santa Fe! \nDate and Time: \n\nSunday\, July 19\, 2026\n9:00 – 10:00am\n\nLocation: \nSanta Fe Botanical Garden\, 715 Camino Lejo\, Santa Fe\, 87505 \nPricing:  \n\n$35\n\nRefund and Cancellation Policy:\nAll sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel\, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden. \nWe reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.
URL:https://visitsfbg.org/event/forest-bathing-and-cacao-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Santa Fe Botanical Garden\, 715 Camino Lejo\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Education,Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:The Southwest Native Plant Primer: A Talk and Book Signing with Jack Dash
DESCRIPTION:Join the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and the Native Plant Society of New Mexico (Santa Fe Chapter) for an engaging evening with Jack Dash\, co-author of The Southwest Native Plant Primer. This talk will explore how gardeners—at any skill level—can make informed\, regionally appropriate plant choices that support biodiversity and respond to the realities of a warming\, water-limited climate. \nSpanning landscapes from New Mexico and Arizona to southern Utah and Colorado\, the book highlights both the diversity and shared ecological patterns of Southwest flora\, offering practical\, science-based guidance for sustainable gardening. This comprehensive guide introduces a diverse selection of 235 native wildflowers\, grasses\, vines\, cacti\, and trees suited to gardens across New Mexico and the broader Southwest. \nFollowing the presentation\, Dash will be available for a book signing. \nJack Dash is a horticulturalist and writer based in Tucson\, Arizona. A graduate of Prescott College\, Jack is a board member of The Arizona Native Plant Society and co-editor of its biannual publication\, the “Plant Press Arizona”. He is the Gardens and Facilities Manager at Tohono Chul\, a 49-acre botanical garden where he oversees horticulture\, infrastructure\, plant propagation\, and retail nursery sales. Jack is an advocate for ecologically-based urban landscaping and is a frequent contributor to the “Desert Plants” video segment on Arizona Public Media. He has contributed articles on the topic to a variety of publications and his first book\, “The Southwest Native Plant Primer” was published by Timber Press in July 2025. Jack is the co-creator of “Atascosa Borderlands” an annotated floral study and visual storytelling project centered on the culture and ecology of the Atascosa Highlands in southern Arizona. This project can be viewed at https://www.atascosaborderlands.com/\, and a book version of the project will be published by Timber Press in November\, 2027. \nTo purchase a book in advance please select a ticket price “with Book”. Pre-ordered books will be available for pick up at check-in.  No books sales will occur at the event. You are welcome to bring your own copy if you already have one. Books are also for sale at the SFBG Gift Shop (715 Camino Lejo). \nDate and Time \n\nTuesday\, August 11\, 2026\n5:30pm – 7:30pm\n\nLocation \nChrist Church Santa Fe\, 1213 Don Gaspar Ave\, Santa Fe\, NM 87505 \nPricing \n\nMember of SFBG or Native Plant Society of NM: $15\nMember of SFBG or Native Plant Society of NM with Book: $40\nNot-yet-Member: $20\nNot-yet-Member with Book: $45\n\n**Native Plant Society Members** You will be emailed a discount code to use for $5 discount in checkout. If you need assistance please email santafe@npsnm.org. \n**SFBG Members** You must sign in to take advantage of the discount. If you already have an account\, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account\, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions\, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org. \nNot yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long! \nRefund and Cancellation Policy \nAll sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel\, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden. \nWe reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.
URL:https://visitsfbg.org/event/the-southwest-native-plant-primer-a-talk-and-book-signing-with-jack-dash/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, 1213 Don Gaspar\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Events,Member Events,Science & Conservation
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SUMMARY:Summer Seminar - Lives of Native Bees with Dr. Olivia Carril
DESCRIPTION:The Santa Fe Botanical Garden’s Summer Seminar is an immersive\, small-group learning experience designed to foster direct engagement with leading scientists\, naturalists\, and thinkers. Unlike traditional lectures\, the seminar emphasizes dialogue\, observation\, and hands-on exploration\, creating space for participants to engage deeply with a focused topic over multiple days. \nEach seminar centers on a timely theme in science\, conservation\, or the natural world and is led by a distinguished instructor. Participants gain not only conceptual understanding\, but also practical tools and new ways of seeing—whether through field observation\, analytical techniques\, or guided discussion. \nEnrollment is intentionally limited to support meaningful interaction\, collaborative learning\, and immersive experiences both in the classroom and in the Garden. \nLives of Native Bees: Observing\, Understanding\, and Conserving New Mexico’s Pollinators\nwith Dr. Olivia Carril\nAugust 13–14\, 2026 \nNew Mexico is home to an extraordinary diversity of native bees—many of which remain largely unseen\, despite their essential role in shaping our landscapes and ecosystems. This two-day\, field-based seminar offers an introduction to the natural history\, diversity\, and conservation of these remarkable pollinators. \nDesigned for beginners and enthusiasts alike\, this workshop begins with an introduction to bee natural history and how to find bees on flowers\, getting participants moving through the gardens while building observational skills. Using specimens collected in the morning\, participants learn how to distinguish bees from similar insects like flies and wasps\, followed by a deeper look at bee anatomy under the microscope and an overview of the major groups found in New Mexico. The day concludes with a focused session on bumble bees of the region\, tying together identification\, ecology\, and their role in local ecosystems. \nOn the second day\, participants return to the field for guided observation\, learning what to look for when watching bees on flowers and how to interpret their behavior. Hands-on sessions introduce basic specimen preparation and identification of common New Mexico bees\, alongside broader discussions of global bee diversity. A garden walk highlights how floral forms shape bee behavior and specialization\, and the workshop concludes with a forward-looking conversation on pollinator conservation and the future of bee research in our state. \nThroughout the seminar\, Dr. Carril will connect observation to broader conservation issues\, including pollinator decline\, habitat relationships\, and opportunities to contribute to community science efforts. \nBy the end of the seminar\, participants will leave with: \n\nA working understanding of native bee diversity in New Mexico\nPractical skills for observing and recognizing bees in the field\nInsight into how scientists study pollinators\nClear pathways for continued learning and engagement in bee conservation\n\nDr. Olivia Carril has studied bees for more than 20 years in ecosystems around the world. She earned her B.S. and M.S. from Utah State University and her Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University Carbondale\, where her research focused on bee diversity\, pollinator ecology\, and plant–bee relationships. She is coauthor of The Bees in Your Backyard: A Field Guide to North America’s Bees and is currently leading bee surveys in northern New Mexico while working on two new books about bees. \nMember Presale Date (May 15); Public Sale Date (June 1) \nDates and Times \nDates: August 13–14\, 2026 \nTime: \n\nAugust 13: 9:00am – 3:00pm (*followed by optional happy hour)\nAugust 14: 9:00am – 3:00pm\n\nLocation \nSanta Fe Botanical Garden\, Hendricksen Pavilion\, 715 Camino Lejo\, Santa Fe 87505 \nPricing \n\nMembers: $125.00\nNot-Yet-Members: $175.00\n\n**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account\, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account\, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions\, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org. \nNot yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long! \nRefund and Cancellation Policy \nAll sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel\, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden. \nWe reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.
URL:https://visitsfbg.org/event/summer-seminar-lives-of-native-bees-with-dr-olivia-carril/
LOCATION:The Hendricksen Pavilion\, Santa Fe Botanical Garden\, 715 Camino Lejo\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Science & Conservation
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SUMMARY:Journaling through Watercolor with Antonio Darden
DESCRIPTION:Advance Registration Required \nStep into the Santa Fe landscape with a sketchbook in one hand and a thoughtfully limited watercolor palette in the other. In this beginner-friendly plein air journaling class\, participants will learn to capture manageable Southwest scenes\, from adobe walls and entryways to ristras and garden gates\, while recording color mixes\, light\, and perspective notes that can later blossom into finished studio pieces. Guided by award-winning artist Antonio Darden\, this course weaves color theory\, value study\, and one- and two-point perspective into a creative practice that’s equal parts travel diary and work of art. 🎨🌵 \nThis class will cover\, color theory\, value study and one-point and two-point perspective. This class is for beginners to intermediate\, even if you haven’t painted before you will really enjoy this class. \nAbout the Artist: \nAntonio Darden is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society\, National Watercolor Society\, Western Federation Watercolor Society\, Watercolor Society of Alabama and New Mexico Watercolor Society. Antonio is an avid plein air and Studio painter\, building on the foundations of composition\, value and local color and continuing to experiment and hone his personal style. Daily life drawing and plein air painting and studying from many renowned artists have elevated his technique in watercolor. \nHe works and teaches in his private art studio in Santa Fe NM. Antonio\, a local\, national and international award winning artist\, has his art in private collections in Germany\, London\, Canada\, Italy\, Mexico and throughout the USA. www.dardenfineart.com \nDate and Time: \n\nMonday September 7 to Thursday September 10\n9:30am – 3:30pm (1 hour break for lunch)\n\nLocation: Santa Fe Botanical Garden\, 715 Camino Lejo\, Hendricksen Pavilion\, Santa Fe 87505 \nPricing:  \n\n$400\npricing covers all four days of workshop\n\n  \nRefund policy: Cancelations more than one week prior to event are subject to a 25% cancelation fee. Cancelations with less than one week notice are non-refundable. If you need to cancel please call 505-471-9103 ext 105. \nCancelation Policy: Santa Fe Botanical Garden reserves the right to cancel programs at its discretion. Programs will run as scheduled\, regardless of weather\, unless participants are contacted directly by Garden Staff either by phone or email.
URL:https://visitsfbg.org/event/journaling-through-watercolor-with-antonio-darden/
LOCATION:Santa Fe Botanical Garden\, 715 Camino Lejo\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Education,Workshops
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