Nature Nerd Trivia Night at the Garden
2024-08-30 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Date: Friday, August 30th
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: 715 Camino Lejo
Cost: Suggested donation of $5, all proceeds benefitting educational programming at the Garden
Join us at the Garden for trivia night! Bring your team of 4-6 people to prove your nature knowledge to compete for prizes from some of our partnering organizations. Check- in and team registration will be from 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM with Trivia beginning at 6:00 PM and ending at 7:00 PM.
Additional trivia night dates: September 25th & October 30th
Cancellation 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.

Botanical Portraits in Colored Pencil: The Three Sisters
2024-09-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Udall Building, 725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required
Date: September 4-6 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM (1 hour break for lunch)
Location: Udall large conference room (upstairs) 725 Camino Lejo Santa Fe, NM 87505
Cost: $350 (for all three days)
Fall in New Mexico is a time to celebrate the harvest of three crops that have been especially important to local Indigenous cultures—beans, squash, and corn. Join botanical artist/illustrator Helen Byers in this workshop to portray one or all of them in detail! Helen’s demos and personalized instruction will guide you in a versatile realistic drawing technique using colored pencil with watercolor. All skill levels welcome; previous drawing experience helpful. Materials List provided here.
Squash illustration by © Helen Byers
About Helen:
Helen Byers is an award-winning botanical artist, illustrator, and educator who has taught many courses at Ghost Ranch (Abiquiu) and the New England Botanical Garden at Tower Hill (MA). Her botanical drawings and paintings have been shown locally, nationally, and in prestigious international exhibitions of the American Society of Botanical Artists. Visit helenbyers.com and facebook.com/helenbyersart to learn more about her work.
Refund Policy: Cancellations more than one week prior to event are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations with less than one week notice are non-refundable.
Cancellation 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.
Refund Policy: Cancellations more than one week prior to event are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations with less than one week notice are non-refundable.
Cancellation 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.

Botanical Portraits in Colored Pencil: The Three Sisters
2024-09-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Udall Building, 725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required
Date: September 4-6 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM (1 hour break for lunch)
Location: Udall large conference room (upstairs) 725 Camino Lejo Santa Fe, NM 87505
Cost: $350 (for all three days)
Fall in New Mexico is a time to celebrate the harvest of three crops that have been especially important to local Indigenous cultures—beans, squash, and corn. Join botanical artist/illustrator Helen Byers in this workshop to portray one or all of them in detail! Helen’s demos and personalized instruction will guide you in a versatile realistic drawing technique using colored pencil with watercolor. All skill levels welcome; previous drawing experience helpful. Materials List provided here.
Squash illustration by © Helen Byers
About Helen:
Helen Byers is an award-winning botanical artist, illustrator, and educator who has taught many courses at Ghost Ranch (Abiquiu) and the New England Botanical Garden at Tower Hill (MA). Her botanical drawings and paintings have been shown locally, nationally, and in prestigious international exhibitions of the American Society of Botanical Artists. Visit helenbyers.com and facebook.com/helenbyersart to learn more about her work.
Refund Policy: Cancellations more than one week prior to event are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations with less than one week notice are non-refundable.
Cancellation 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.

Autumn Bird Walk
2024-09-22 07:30 - 09:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance registration required.
Date: Sunday September 22nd
Time: 7:30am – 9:00am
Location: Program participants will be met at the entrance gate to the Garden, just outside of the visitor center.
Cost: Adults – $10, Members – $8
Join us for a morning bird walk to observe who is visiting the Garden. We’ll be watching for resident birds as well as migratory birds resting and nesting in the Garden. No need to be a birding expert, we’ll even provide binoculars if you need them.
Admission to Garden included in registration of program.
**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at top of this page.
If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. Discount reflected at checkout. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Refund policy: We do not offer refunds for this program. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation.
Cancellation 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.
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2024 SFBG Speaker Series - Dominick A. DellaSala, Ph.D.
2024-09-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Udall Building, 725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
An Ecoregional Conservation Assessment for the Southern Rockies and Santa Fe Area
Dominick A. DellaSala, Ph.D.
Chief Scientist – Wild Heritage a Project of Earth Island Institute
Berkeley, CA
The southern Rockies (including the Santa Fe subregion) contain vital levels of biodiversity, including many imperiled species, that are threatened by over development, inappropriate wildfire management, and accelerated climate change. Dr. DellaSala will present an ecoregional conservation assessment that uniquely blends conservation priorities – e.g., new protected area proposals – with community wildfire protection and climate change planning, using research from both the Southern Rockies and Mogollon Highlands. His findings have relevance to how the Forest Service is managing the region from the Santa Fe National Forest to the Southern Rockies.
Dr. Dominick A. DellaSala is Chief Scientist at Wild Heritage (www.wild-heritage.org), and former President of the Society for Conservation Biology, North America Section. He is an internationally renowned author of over 300 peer-reviewed papers and nine award-winning books that deal with forests, climate change, endangered species, and speaking truth to power. Dr. DellaSala has given plenary and keynote talks at academic conferences, the United Nations (UN) Earth Summit, and numerous international climate change and biodiversity summits. He has appeared in numerous national publications (e.g., National Geographic, Time Magazine, the NY Times) and on television programs (CNN, MSNBC, NPR). He served on the White House Council task forces on forests and the Oregon’s Global Warming Commission carbon task force.
Dominick is motivated by his work to leave a living planet for his two daughters, four grandkids and all those that follow.
Tuesday, September 24
11:00am – Noon
Members: $15.00
Not-Yet-Members: $20.00
Udall Building 2nd Floor Conference
725 Camino Lejo

Cancellations and refunds: If you need to cancel, please contact us at 505.471.9103. There are no refunds.
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Nature Nerd Trivia Night at the Garden
2024-09-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Date: Wednesday September 25th
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: 715 Camino Lejo
Cost: Suggested donation of $5
Join us at the Garden for trivia night! Bring your team of 4-6 people to prove your nature knowledge to compete for prizes from some of our partnering organizations. Check- in and team registration will be from 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM with Trivia beginning at 6:00 PM and ending at 7:00 PM.
Additional trivia night dates: October 30th.
Cancellation 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.

Spider Sniffing
2024-10-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance registration required

Date: Friday October 4th

Time: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM

Location: 715 Camino Lejo

Cost: Members $12/ Non-member $15/ Youth (Age 4-17) $7/ Children 3 & under – Free

What is spider sniffing?! Join us at the Garden after dark for a thrilling nighttime adventure as we sniff out spiders! Armed with flashlights, keen eyesight, and a dash of bravery, you’ll discover the secrets of spotting spiders under the cover of night. If you dare, come explore the mysterious world of these eight-legged creatures and uncover their hidden nocturnal wonders!
**SFBG Members** Members receive 20% OFF.
You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at 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.
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Discount reflected at checkout.

Nature Studies with Fall Leaves at Santa Fe Botanical Garden with Georgia O'Keefe Museum
2024-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Registration Required through Georgia O’Keefe’s website.
Date: Saturday, October 5th
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 715 Camino Lejo, Outdoor Classroom in Ojos y Manos: Eyes and Hands Ethnobotanical Garden
Cost: To register and more information, please visit Georgia O’Keefe’s website: https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/events
Join the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum at the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens for a relaxing class that will focus on the changing colors of fall leaves.

This class will take place at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden’s outdoor classroom, where instructor Sudeshna Sengupta will begin with an interactive demonstration of how to capture trees, dry twigs, leaves, seedpods using nature-sketching tools like watercolor pencils, graphite pencils, sketch pens, and more. After receiving guidance in a variety of styles and techniques, participants will create their own observational nature sketches inspired by their surroundings with plenty of opportunity for more individual guidance from the instructor. All supplies are provided.

Weather permitting. Space is limited, registration required. Please email contact@gokm.org or call 505.946.1000 for assistance with event registration.

To register and more information, please visit Georgia O’Keefe’s website: https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/events

This class is a celebration our organizations’ collaboration on Rooted in Place, an exhibition of tree-focused works by Georgia O’Keeffe currently on view at the Museum. Participants in this class will receive a pass to visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum so they can see the exhibition before it closes on November 3.

Cyanotype Workshop
2024-10-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Registration required.
Date: Saturday October 5th
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Pavilion, 715 Camino Lejo
Cost: $20 members/$25 non-members
Create a handmade cyanotype print with the Santa Fe Botanical Garden as your backdrop! Participants will discover the techniques behind this art form and leave with an artwork of their own creation.
**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. Discount reflected at checkout. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at top of this page.
If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. Discount reflected at checkout. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Refund policy: We do not offer refunds for this program. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation.
Cancellation 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.
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Fall Gardening: To Prune or Not To Prune
2024-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance registration required

Date: Thursday October 10th

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: 715 Camino Lejo

Cost: Members $20/ Non-member $25
Join us to find the answer to the yearly question, “When do I prune my fall garden?” You may be surprised by the answer! Come and learn how we all should be prepping our gardens, ensuring a safe shelter for hibernating bees, butterflies, and other crucial pollinators. We’ll discuss how to make sure your yard doesn’t look messy all while creating easy shelter spaces for invertebrates through the colder months and beyond. We’ll look at areas of the Garden as examples.
**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. Discount reflected at checkout. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at top of this page.
If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. Discount reflected at checkout. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Refund policy: We do not offer refunds for this program. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation.
Cancellation 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.
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CANCELED - Stargazing at the Garden
2024-10-17 20:00 - 21:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
CANCELED
Advance registration required.

Date: Thursday 17th

Time: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Cost: Age 0-3 Free/ Youth 4-17 $7/ Members $12/ Non-members $15

Location: 715 Camino Lejo

Grab a blanket or camp chair and bring them along for a low-key evening of quiet sights and nature sounds in the Garden after everyone has gone home. We’ll see what constellations are visible in the night sky this time of year plus catch the Super Hunter’s moon as it rises in the east.

Download your favorite star map app to your cell phone before you arrive (limited cell signal, no wi-fi in garden).
No flashlights please.
Please arrive promptly to check-in, gates will be closed and locked once program begins, no late admittance.

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at 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.
Refund policy: We do not offer refunds for this program. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation.
Cancellation 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.
Not yet a member? Join/renew now for discounts and benefits all year long!
Discount reflected at checkout.

CANCELED - Autumn Bird Walk
2024-10-19 08:00 - 09:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance registration required.
Date: Saturday October 19th
Time: 8:00am – 9:30am
Location: Program participants will be met at the entrance gate to the Garden, just outside of the visitor center.
Cost: Adults – $10, Members – $8
Join us for a morning bird walk to observe who is visiting the Garden. We’ll be watching for resident birds as well as migratory birds resting and nesting in the Garden. No need to be a birding expert, we’ll even provide binoculars if you need them.
Admission to Garden included in registration of program.
**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at top of this page.
If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. Discount reflected at checkout. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Refund policy: We do not offer refunds for this program. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation.
Cancellation 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.
Not yet a member? Join/renew now for discounts and benefits all year long!

Pumpkin Carving Contest
2024-10-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance registration requested.
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo
Cost to enter competition: Bring your own pumpkin $5/ We supply the pumpkin $10 (if you want us to provide a pumpkin please pre-register to ensure you will have pumpkin as supplies are limited.)
Enter our pumpkin carving contest! Come out on Saturday October 19th between the hours of 11AM and 1PM to carve your pumpkin into a masterpiece.
Carved pumpkins will then be placed in the Garden for voting through October 26th. Winner will be announced on our social media and November newsletter, Clippings on November 1st.
Individuals will be placed into one of 2 categories: Youth (up to 17yrs) (Adult 18 & up). Carving kits will be available to borrow and clean-up provided by Garden.

Cancellation 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.

SOLD OUT - Haunted Garden Walk
2024-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance registration required.
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Location: 715 Camino Lejo Santa Fe 87505
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost: Youth 4-17 – $7/ Non-member – $20/ Members – $16
Do you dare to take a nighttime walk through the Garden? Join us for a night of spine-tingling tales by flickering campfires draping you in an eerie glow. But beware—the Garden holds secrets, and you’ll be led by a ghastly guide through three chilling stories in the darkest corners of the grounds.
As you wander through the night, you and your group will be swept into a ghostly tale, each more haunting than the last. With 20 minutes of terror at each stop, you’ll have just enough time to catch your breath before moving on to the next spooky location.
Upon your arrival, you’ll be given your story rotation—your ticket to a night of frights. Will you make it through the Garden’s twisted tales, or will the night’s horrors follow you home?
Hot Cider will be served.
Cancellation 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.

Nature Nerd Trivia Night at the Garden
2024-10-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Date: Wednesday October 30th
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: 715 Camino Lejo
Cost: Suggested donation of $5
Join us at the Garden for trivia night! Bring your team of 4-6 people to prove your nature knowledge to compete for prizes from some of our partnering organizations. Check- in and team registration will be from 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM with Trivia beginning at 6:00 PM and ending at 7:00 PM.
Cancellation 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.

Autumn Bird Walk
2024-11-10 08:00 - 09:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance registration required.
Date: Sunday November 10th
Time: 8:00am – 9:30am
Location: Program participants will be met at the entrance gate to the Garden, just outside of the visitor center.
Cost: Adults – $10, Members – $8
Join us for a morning bird walk to observe who is visiting the Garden. We’ll be watching for resident birds as well as migratory birds resting and nesting in the Garden. No need to be a birding expert, we’ll even provide binoculars if you need them.
Admission to Garden included in registration of program.
**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at top of this page.
If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. Discount reflected at checkout. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Refund policy: We do not offer refunds for this program. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation.
Cancellation 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.
Not yet a member? Join/renew now for discounts and benefits all year long!

Cancelled - Ornitherapy: The Power of Birdwatching
2024-11-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
CANCELLED

Walk-in program, no registration required.
Date: Wednesday November 13th
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Pavilion, 715 Camino Lejo
Cost: FREE
Long to-do lists, digital demands, life can be busy! Join us as speaker Holly Merker talks about when we allow birds and nature to slow us down, we are practicing “selfcare”. Research shows that connecting with wild birds and nature actively reduces stress, depression, and anxiety, while helping build a stronger heart and immune system.
The observation of wild birds offers the perfect gateway into deeper experiences with nature to maximize these benefits. Through observation, we can learn not only about birds but gain insight into our own lives while exploring our connection to the world around us. This fosters stewardship and bolsters conservation.
Within the program, we’ll delve into our connections to wild birds, how to maximize the wellness benefits of observation, and learn about the latest research surrounding the impact of nature on human health and why we need birds for overall wellbeing.
Presented by Friends of Bosque del Apache

ABOUT HOLLY MERKER

Holly Merker is a nature-based wellness specialist, professional birding guide, author, and lecturer who provides programming for people of all ages. Combining backgrounds in art therapy, nature and forest therapy, wellness counseling, mindfulness practice, and bird identification, she is a global advocate for the practice of Mindful Birding. She has co-authored two books which guide readers into optimizing the wellness benefits birds provides us, including the award-winning Ornitherapy: For Your Mind, Body, and Soul (Crossley Books, 2021), and The Power of Birdwatching (Die Kraft Der Vogel Beobachtung, Freya verlag, 2023 – available in Europe only). Holly is also co-host of the Mindful Birding Podcast and founder of the Mindful Birding Network.
In 2022, Holly was honored to be the recipient of the ABA Conservation and Education Award given by the American Birding Association for her work in both those areas involving birds. In her free time, Holly spends every possible moment practicing Ornitherapy, which she credits in helping defeat breast cancer, restoring her health mentally and physically.
Cancellation 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.
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CANCELED - Nature Journaling with Santa Fe Outdoor Education Collaborative
2024-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Date: Saturday November 16th
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Pavilion, 715 Camino Lejo
Calling all teachers! Discover the art of nature journaling as a tool to engage students and nurture a deeper connection with the natural world. This hands-on workshop will explore techniques for observing, recording, and reflecting on nature’s beauty through journaling. Whether you’re an experienced artist or new to the practice, you’ll leave with practical strategies to incorporate nature journaling into your classroom, helping students build curiosity, mindfulness, and an appreciation for the environment. All materials provided—just bring your sense of wonder!
For more information about the Santa Fe Outdoor Collaborative and to see more available workshops, visit: https://sfoec.org/

SOLD OUT - Making Holiday Mocktails
2024-11-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Udall Building, 725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
SOLD OUT!
Date: Saturday November 23rd
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Museum Resource Building 725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Cost: $30 members/$40 non-members
Celebrate the season with a delightful hands-on workshop! Join us in crafting delicious syrups from foraged plants to add a touch of nature to your holiday mocktails and cocktails. Discover which plants to use, how to prepare them, and create mixes that bring festive flavors to life. We’ll provide all the materials—you just bring your holiday cheer and get ready to sip on something special! (Alcohol will not be provided or allowed on site, sorry! Vials will be provided for taking home syrups.)

Wreath Making Workshop
2024-12-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required.
Date: Saturday December 14th OR Sunday December 15th
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (both dates)
Location: Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Hendricksen Pavilion, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe
Cost: $70 Non-members/ Members receive 20% Discount
Do you love the look and smell of fresh pine and juniper décor during the holidays? Join Christie Collins, Director of Education, in making your very own holiday wreath from natural materials. We will provide all materials; frame, wire, greenery (pine and juniper), ribbon, pinecones, additional natural accents (dried berries, grasses, etc.) Feel free to bring your own ribbon or accents. Don’t wait to register, classes sell out!
**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account.
Not yet a member? Join/renew now for discounts and benefits all year long!
Please note, your member discount will be reflected at checkout!
Refund Policy: Cancellations more than one week prior to event are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations with less than one week notice are non-refundable.
Cancellation 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.

Winter Bird Walk
2024-12-21 08:00 - 09:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance registration required.
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Time: 8:00am – 9:30am
Location: Program participants will be met at the entrance gate to the Garden, just outside of the visitor center.
Cost: Adults – $10, Members – $8
Join us for a morning bird walk to observe who is visiting the Garden. We’ll be watching for resident birds as well as migratory birds resting and nesting in the Garden. No need to be a birding expert, we’ll even provide binoculars if you need them.
**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at top of this page.
If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. Discount reflected at checkout. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Refund policy: We do not offer refunds for this program. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation.
Cancellation 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.
Not yet a member? Join/renew now for discounts and benefits all year long!

Cactus Flowers in Watercolor
2025-01-15 10:00 - 15:00 | NM
Advance Registration Required
Date: Wednesday, January 15th
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time) (1 hour break for lunch)
Location: Online
Cost: $125
In this ONLINE workshop we’ll use the medium of watercolor to paint the “beauty in adversity” that is the cactus flower. Vibrant colors, unique shapes, unusual textures… all are elements of the desert environment and watercolor is the perfect medium to paint this magical subject. We will explore various techniques to render our subject with skill, while learning and having fun at the same time!
Some watercolor experience preferred, but not required. You will learn anyway!
**Participants names and email addresses will be provided to the instructor. Registrants will need to check their spam folders to make sure they receive instructors handout and Zoom invitation, which will be sent before the workshop begins. Once the workshop is over, you will have access to view the recording for 30 days.
Click here to access supplies list

Instructor/Artist Bio:
Molly Murrah has been painting in watercolor for over 25 years, teaching for 15. Previously a graphic designer, Molly brings good design, and color mixing skills, plus a clear vision to her watercolor instruction. She’s won various awards in national and international exhibitions, and was twice past president of the Northwest Watercolor Society. Her work can be viewed at: www.mollymurrah.com

Refund Policy: Cancellations more than one week prior to event are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations with less than one week notice are non-refundable.
Cancellation 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.

SOLD OUT - Winter Bird Walk
2025-01-17 08:30 - 10:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
SOLD OUT
Advance registration recommended.
Date: Friday, January 17th
Time: 8:30am – 10:00am
Location: Program participants will be met at the entrance gate to the Garden, just outside of the visitor center.
Cost: Adults – $12, Members – $10
Join us for a morning bird walk to observe who is visiting the Garden. We’ll be watching for resident birds as well as migratory birds resting in the Garden. No need to be a birding expert, we’ll even provide binoculars if you need them.
**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at top of this page.
If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. Discount reflected at checkout. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Refund policy: We do not offer refunds for this program. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation.
Cancellation 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.
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Plants and People Program - Ethnobotany of Rhus (Sumac – Anacardiaceae)
2025-01-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Udall Building, 725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Ethnobotany of Rhus (Sumac – Anacardiaceae)
First talk of the Plants and People Program
People and plants have a complex shared evolutionary history spanning millions of years.
Yet it wasn’t until about 12,000 years ago that human populations domesticated local plant species by selecting individuals for desirable traits and cultivating them as reliable sources of food and other products. The “Plants and People Program” at Santa Fe Botanical Garden will explore the many facets and complex relationships between plants and people. The program will include lectures, seminars, book clubs, field trips, and hands-on activities. The program will kick-off with a presentation by Dr. David A. Young on the ethnobotany of Rhus (Sumacs – Anacardiaceae).
Dr. Young will discuss the many ways that species of Rhus (Sumacs – Anacardiaceae) have been used by humans for thousands of years as medicines, dyes, fibers, and other applications.
Dr. Young received his BA and MA in biology from California State University, Fullerton and his Ph.D. in Botany from Claremont Graduate University. He retired from Arizona State University in 2017 after a professional career of over 40 years in higher education. He has served as Executive Director of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden since September 2022.
Event Details
Presented by:
Dr. David A. Young, Executive Director
Santa Fe Botanical Garden
Wednesday, January 29 • 11:00am – Noon
Udall Building • 2nd Floor Conference Room
725 Camino Lejo, 87505
Members: $5.00
Not Members Yet: $10.00
(limited to 80 people)
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Photo: Oneconscious at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0

Winter Bird Walk
2025-02-13 08:30 - 10:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance registration recommended.
Date: Thursday February 13th
Time: 8:30am – 10:00am
Location: Program participants will be met at the entrance gate to the Garden, just outside of the visitor center.
Cost: Adults – $12, Members – $10
Join us for a morning bird walk to observe who is visiting the Garden. We’ll be watching for resident birds as well as migratory birds resting in the Garden. No need to be a birding expert, we’ll even provide binoculars if you need them.
**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at top of this page.
If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. Discount reflected at checkout. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Refund policy: We do not offer refunds for this program. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation.
Cancellation 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.
Not yet a member? Join/renew now for discounts and benefits all year long!

The Southwest Landscape in Watercolor
2025-02-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Online
Advance Registration Required
Date: Wednesday, February 19th
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time) (1 hour break for lunch)
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: $125
The Southwest landscape is a unique blend of earthy but vibrant colors, canyons, plateaus, mesas, desert sands, mountains, red rock, and amazing skies. In this workshop, we’ll execute our drawings, plan our colors and painting strategy, and use techniques that make painting elements of this arid landscape instructive and fun. Join me on this journey of the southwest… a land of beauty that calms the soul in the midst of our fast-paced world. Some watercolor experience is preferred but not required.
Molly Murrah has been painting in watercolor for over 25 years and teaching for 15. Previously a graphic designer, Molly brings good design, color mixing experience, a clear vision, and excellent critiquing skills to her watercolor instruction. She’s won various awards in national and international exhibitions and was twice past president of the Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS). Her work can be viewed at: mollymurrah.com
**Participants names and email addresses will be provided to the instructor. Registrants will need to check their spam folders to make sure they receive the instructor’s handout and Zoom invitation, which will be sent before the workshop begins.
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Refund policy: We do not offer refunds for this program. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation.
Cancellation 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.

Pruning Basics Workshop
2025-02-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Location: Pavilion at Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo
Date: Wednesday February 19th
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Cost: Members $28/ Adult $35
Linda Churchill and Noah Gapsis, SFBG Horticulture Staff, discuss why, how, and when to prune woody plants in a no-fear environment. This program is for anyone who is new to pruning, or who wants to boost their understanding of the art and their confidence with the actual work.
The workshop provides a friendly, stress-free opportunity for easy indoor practice making cuts, along with discussion about tools and resources. Given time and good weather we will play outside at the end of the session. Lots of time for Q & A will be allowed.

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at top of this page.
If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. Discount reflected at checkout. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Refund policy: We do not offer refunds for this program. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation.
Cancellation 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.
Not yet a member? Join/renew now for discounts and benefits all year long!

Pruning Basics Workshop
2025-02-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Location: Pavilion at Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo
Date: Saturday February 22nd
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Cost: Members $28/ Adult $35
Linda Churchill and Noah Gapsis, SFBG Horticulture Staff, discuss why, how, and when to prune woody plants in a no-fear environment. This program is for anyone who is new to pruning, or who wants to boost their understanding of the art and their confidence with the actual work.
The workshop provides a friendly, stress-free opportunity for easy indoor practice making cuts, along with discussion about tools and resources. Given time and good weather we will play outside at the end of the session. Lots of time for Q & A will be allowed.

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at top of this page.
If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. Discount reflected at checkout. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Refund policy: We do not offer refunds for this program. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation.
Cancellation 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.
Not yet a member? Join/renew now for discounts and benefits all year long!
