Santa Fe Botanical Garden

La Luz de las Noches
2024-12-27 16:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-28 16:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-29 16:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-30 16:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-31 16:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
La Luz de las Noches 2024!
Celebrate the holiday with us!
This December, experience the SPARKLE of La Luz de las Noches at Santa Fe Botanical Garden!
Dazzling holiday lights and farolitos lead you to live music, while local favorite As Above So Below Distillery will be pouring festive drinks all night. Plus, treat yourself to the rich flavors of Indigenous Soul Food with Executive Chef Rainbird Taylor of Yapopup!
Discover beautiful, handcrafted works from Native American artists, offering unique art, jewelry, and nature-inspired gifts for everyone on your list!
Perfect for family gatherings, a night out with friends, or a cozy date under the stars, La Luz is a celebration of light, community, culture, and nature—an unforgettable winter event you won’t want to miss!
And of course Santa and his favorite carolers will be here December 20 to December 23!
Get your tickets here
DECEMBER 19-31
4:30 – 7:30 pm nightly (Closed 12/24 – 12/25)
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!

Public Garden Tour
2024-12-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Cost: Free with admission
Become a SFBG Member today and enjoy free admission all year long. Join/Renew here!
Grab your walking shoes and hat, and stop by! We are offering regularly scheduled Public Garden Tours providing a family-friendly introduction to the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. Topics may vary depending on the guide, though each tour will last 40 – 50 minutes, cover terrain throughout the Garden, and draw from our mission to celebrate, cultivate, and conserve the rich botanical heritage and biodiversity of our region.
Led by various Garden staff and trained docent volunteers, tours September through December will take place every Friday, and Saturday and Community Day starting at 11:00 a.m. No registration is required, and there is no charge beyond admission to the Garden. For more information and to plan your visit see this page.
In addition to providing these regularly scheduled offerings, we may also be able to serve private groups of 10 or more if they contact us at least two weeks ahead of time. Likewise, the Garden will continue to offer seasonal experiences on special topics, so keep an eye out for upcoming announcements!

Community Day at the Garden
2025-01-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
A Garden for Everyone: Community Day at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden
Discover the beauty and tranquility of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden during our monthly Community Day, where New Mexico residents receive free admission to explore and enjoy all the Garden has to offer.
Thanks to the generous support of the Del Norte LOV Foundation, Community Day is our way of giving back to the community, encouraging everyone to take the opportunity to connect with nature.
In addition to free admission, we are excited to host special Community Health and Wellness Days, sponsored by Santa Fe County. These special days are designed to highlight the physical and mental health benefits of spending time in nature. Whether you’re taking a leisurely walk along our scenic pathways, finding solace on a peaceful bench, or participating in one of our guided activities, the Garden offers a sanctuary for rejuvenation and well-being.
Join us on Community Health and Wellness Days to experience the restorative power of nature. With free admission for New Mexico residents, there’s no better time to visit the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and discover how the natural world can enhance your well-being.
Come and enjoy the Garden—where there’s something for everyone, every season of the year!
Generously sponsored by:
Remember: You must check in at the Visitor Center when you arrive. You will need a credit/debit card if you wish to make a purchase in the Garden Gift Shop. If you would like to become a Member, please ask a one of our Visitor Center’s staff who can help you.
Smoking is always prohibited. Only properly identified service dogs that meet U.S. Department of Justice guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act are allowed in the Garden

February is for the Birds
2025-02-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
No registration required.
February is for the Birds!
Location: 715 Camino Lejo, Pavilion
Date: Saturday February 15th, Community Day
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Cost: FREE
Join us on Community Day to celebrate National Bird Feeding Month and the Great Backyard Bird Count!
There will be a short presentation about the Great Backyard Bird Count and how you can do your own bird count. Then we’ll head outside to do a bird count. After the count, we’ll gather to celebrate National Bird Feeding Month by making our own heart shaped suet snack to take home for your neighborhood birds.
*Download your favorite Bird Tracking app to your phone before the program. (Example: Merlin, iNaturalist, eBird, Audubon)
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.

Community Day at the Garden
2025-02-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-18 09:00 - 16:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
A Garden for Everyone: Community Day at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden
Discover the beauty and tranquility of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden during our monthly Community Day, where New Mexico residents and students with ID receive free admission to explore and enjoy all the Garden has to offer.
Come and enjoy the Garden—where there’s something for everyone, every season of the year!
Generously sponsored by:
Remember: You must check in at the Visitor Center when you arrive. You will need a credit/debit card if you wish to make a purchase in the Garden Gift Shop. If you would like to become a Member, one of our Visitor Center staff will be happy to help you.
Smoking is always prohibited. Only properly identified service dogs that meet U.S. Department of Justice guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act are allowed in the Garden

Garden Egg Hunt
2025-04-20 10:30 - 13:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
IMPORTANT: Advance registration required. All adults AND children must be registered in advance to gain admittance to the egg hunt. Walk-up tickets may be available day-of but are not guaranteed.
Date: Sunday April 20, 2025
Time: Timed 30-Minute Slots from 10:30AM – 1:30PM (Please arrive 10 minutes early before your time slot. Due to the nature of timed slots for the egg hunts (we will be unable to admit late arrivals)
Location: Ojos y Manos: Eyes and Hands Garden within the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo
Cost: Adults $15/Members $12/ Youth 4-17 $5/ Children ages 3 & under FREE, must still register to attend.
To register, click the time slot below you want to attend.
Registration slots occur every 30 minutes.
Join us Easter day in the Garden from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm where “Clover” the Easter Bunny along with staff and volunteers will hide thousands of eggs in the Garden.
Bring the whole family to the Garden for face painting, arts and crafts, search for colorful eggs and win prizes! There will be plenty of photo opportunities with Clover the Easter Bunny!
Children will have 15 minutes to hunt for as many eggs they can find. Once their 15 minutes are up, they will turn in their eggs to be counted and to pick their prize. Eggs will be reset for each new group coming in. (Remaining 5 minutes of time slot will be used for prize picking. Everyone will be asked to vacate the area so we can reset for the next group.)
The first two time slots are reserved for groups with littles only (ages 0-3). Groups with older children should register for a later time slot. Groups with both younger and older children may register for a later time slot. If you have additional questions, please email: education@santafebotanicalgarden.org
To register, click the time slot below you want to attend.
Time slot options are:
Ages 0-3 years only:

10:30 am – 10:50 am SOLD OUT
11:00 am – 11:20 am

All Ages:

11:30 am – 11:50 am SOLD OUT
12:00 pm – 12:20pm SOLD OUT
12:30 pm – 12:50 pm SOLD OUT
1:00 pm – 1:20 pm

**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. 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!

City Nature Challenge 2025
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 10:00am to 12pm
Location: Meet at 10am in front of Botanical Garden Visitor Center
FREE! No registration required. Admission to Botanical Garden not included.
Come join us for a morning nature walk along the trails of Arroyo de los Pinos and participate in a global effort of documenting biodiversity! Santa Fe Botanical Garden and the Santa Fe Chapter of the New Mexico Native Plant Society will be co-leading how to use the iNaturalist app and getting you started on making observations in the wild. You will come away with a new appreciation of many new flora and fauna species and learn more about how to use apps to identify biodiversity.
City Nature Challenge 2025: Santa Fe Area project – results, events, resources, and more!
Schedule:
Download iNaturalist app for your smartphone before you arrive.

Andriod app on Google Play
App store for iPhone

10:00am – Introduction to City Nature Challenge and iNaturalist. Tutorial for iNaturalist beginners.
10:15am – Guided nature walk along the Arroyo de los Pinos making observations of plant and insect diversity. Staff and volunteers will be present to help identify species and collect observations.
11:15am – Return walk back to starting point for results, compare identifications, and talk about diversity in the Santa Fe area.
11:45am – Final results and updates on the Nature Challenge!

Thanks to our partners who are helping organize and lead City Nature Challenge events:

Ask A Master Gardener
2025-05-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Ask a Master Gardener! On Community Day
Date: Tuesday May 13th
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 715 Camino Lejo
Cost: FREE
Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners will be onsite from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm to address your curiosities and questions about plants.
For more information about the Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners visit: https://www.sfemg.org/

Spring Rock Garden Plant Sale
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Join us for a special spring plant sale, co-hosted with the New Mexico Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society (NARGS) at the Botanical Garden! This intimate sale will feature a select variety of plants perfect for rock gardens—alpine species, cacti, and other drought-tolerant varieties. It’s a great chance to find something unique and chat with passionate plant folks!
🕘 Members-Only Early Access: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
🌿 Exclusive shopping for members of Santa Fe Botanical Garden and NARGS. Not a member? Become one now and shop with other members. To join NARGS visit their website (bring your membership ID to the sale).
🕙 Open to the Public: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🌼 General admission required for entry to the Garden and the sale.
Whether you’re an experienced rock gardener or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to discover new plants and connect with local plant enthusiasts. Vendor details coming soon!
This event supports the missions of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and the North American Rock Garden Society by promoting sustainable gardening, celebrating plant diversity, and encouraging the use of climate-adapted species in our unique regional landscapes. Your participation helps us inspire a deeper connection to plants, place, and conservation.
🌿 Benefits of Santa Fe Botanical Garden Membership:

Free year-round admission to the Garden
Early access to special events and plant sales
Discounts on workshops, programs, and in the Garden gift shop
Reciprocal admission to 345+ gardens nationwide (via the American Horticultural Society)
Support conservation, education, and native plant stewardship in Northern New Mexico

🌱 Benefits of NARGS Membership:

Quarterly Rock Garden Quarterly magazine with expert articles and growing guides
Access to an incredible annual seed exchange featuring thousands of rare and unusual plants
Regional chapter meetings, garden tours, and educational programs
Connect with a passionate community of alpine and rock garden enthusiasts
Opportunities to learn from top horticulturists and botanists worldwide

Get here early for the best selection! Open until we sell out.

A spring rock garden in bloom. Photo credit: Sam Hitt

Native Elements: Opening Celebration
2025-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
WEDNESDAY, May 21 @ 5:30 – 7:30pm
The Opening Celebration for the Inaugural Native Elements Art Festival + Market will be held at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. The evening will include a “Meet the Artists” for attendees, a Live + Silent Auction, and Distinguished Achievement Award Ceremony for this year’s winners Dr. Robert Martin from IAIA and Roxanne Swentzell. Food will be provided by The Feasting Place, As Above So Below will provide drinks and artist Adrian Wall will be performing with his band during the festivities.
Tickets for this event: https://50919.blackbaudhosting.com/50919/Native-Elements-Opening-Celebration
All Event Pass: https://50919.blackbaudhosting.com/50919/Native-Elements-All-Event-Pass

Native Elements: Featured Artist Panel Discussion
2025-05-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Udall Building, 725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Thursday, May 22 @ 11:00am – 12:00pm
Featured Artist Panel Discussion, moderated by Michael Clawson, Native American Art Magazine, at Udall Center for Museum Resources, 725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe.
Tickets for this event: https://50919.blackbaudhosting.com/50919/Native-Elements-Featured-Artist-Panel-Discussion
All Event Pass: https://50919.blackbaudhosting.com/50919/Native-Elements-All-Event-Pass

Native Elements: VIP Night Market
2025-05-23 17:00 - 20:30 | Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
Friday, May 23 @ 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Join the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and get your early access shopping done at the VIP Friday Night Market! Enjoy the 2025 Native Elements Art Festival + Market in style with music from Earth Surface People, refreshments, and food from Platero Fry Bread while exploring the incredible artistry being shown at the Market.
Tickets for this event: https://50919.blackbaudhosting.com/50919/Native-Elements-Meet-the-Artists-Reception–Friday-Night-Preview-Market
All Access Pass: https://50919.blackbaudhosting.com/50919/Native-Elements-All-Event-Pass

Native Elements: Weekend Market
2025-05-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
Saturday, May 24 @ 9:00am – 5:00pm
Art Market and Festival will continue this weekend with over 160 vendors showcasing some of the incredible artistry of the region.
Tickets for this event: https://50919.blackbaudhosting.com/50919/Native-Elements-Art-Market—Saturday
Saturday/Sunday Ticket Package: https://50919.blackbaudhosting.com/50919/Native-Elements-2-Day-Pass
All Access Pass: https://50919.blackbaudhosting.com/50919/Native-Elements-All-Event-Pass

Native Elements: Weekend Market
2025-05-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
Sunday, May 25 @ 10:00am – 4:00pm
Art Market and Festival will continue this weekend with over 160 vendors showcasing some of the incredible artistry of the region.
Tickets for this event: https://50919.blackbaudhosting.com/50919/Native-Elements-Art-Market—Sunday
Saturday/Sunday Ticket Package: https://50919.blackbaudhosting.com/50919/Native-Elements-2-Day-Pass
All Access Pass: https://50919.blackbaudhosting.com/50919/Native-Elements-All-Event-Pass

Native Elements: Closing Ceremony
2025-05-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Monday, May 26 @ 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Closing Ceremony for the Native Elements will take place at the Garden and will include live music from Jacob Shije, refreshments from As Above So Below and food.
This event is FREE for everyone.

Stretch Sundays with StretchLab
2025-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Find Your Flex in the Garden! 🌞Join us on June 8 from 9 AM to 12 PM for Stretch Sundays with StretchLab!
Experience customized one-on-one assisted stretching with StretchLab’s certified Flexologists. Whether you’re looking to relieve pain, boost mobility, or simply feel your best, StretchLab’s personalized approach meets your body where it is—and helps take it where you want to go.
Come stretch, breathe, and move with us under the open sky—your body will thank you!
Scan the QR code or click the link to the right to reserve your 15-minute free demo in the Garden!
Free with registration and paid admission to the Garden!

🎁 Special Perks for SFBG Members:

FREE 15-minute demo stretch with an expert Flexologist

$39 full-body 50-minute stretch at the studio (normally $115!)

20% off your first month of a 3-month membership

📍 StretchLab Studio: 1001 S St. Francis St., Ste 103, Santa Fe, NM

Thursday Classics: Jazz Hour with Julie Shapiro and John Rangel
2025-06-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
As the sun dips below the mountains, the Garden comes alive with the sound of music! Join us for a special Thursday Classics after-hours event in a magical outdoor setting, featuring Jazz Hour with Julie Shapiro and John Rangel. This unforgettable evening of live jazz showcases Shapiro’s soulful vocals and Rangel’s masterful piano work. Together, they deliver a rich blend of classic jazz standards and fresh improvisations—perfect for jazz lovers and anyone seeking a night of sophistication, swing, and style under the Santa Fe sky.
Julie Anne Shapiro
Julie Anne is a vocalist and storyteller blending traditional jazz, musical theatre, and improvisation. A SUNY Fredonia BFA Musical Theatre graduate, Julie followed the call to Santa Fe, NM in 2021 where she has performed with Theatre Grottesco, Tri M Productions, Santa Fe Classic Theater and Teatro Paraguas while receiving her certificate in Vocal Sound Healing and teaching youth performance arts at NDI and Desert Montessori. Her artistry has been uniquely shaped by global explorations in music and performance, including a recent international theatrical residency in India, Japan, and Greece with One Year Lease. Guided by jazz mentor Dr. Diane Richardson, Julie crafts performances that are heartfelt, theatrical, and deeply human.
John Rangel
John Rangel grew up in NYC. A native of New York City, John Rangel is a pianist, composer, and producer. John moved to Los Angeles in the early 90’s to become involved in Music Production and Film Scoring. He performed and recorded there with numerous Jazz legends. John immersed himself in Leimert Park (the center of African-American Arts in LA) which was brimming with poets, artists, and musicians. This community has had a major influence on John’s musical direction and worldview.
Since moving to Santa Fe in 2005, he has composed a “Solar Concerto for Chamber Orchestra”, recorded Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier Books 1 & 2, composed music for film and audio books, and produced numerous audio CD’s. John has won 15 New Mexico Music Awards for music production. He also started “The Tribute Trio” to focus on the works of legendary Jazz Piano Icons. Some of John’s performance highlights include; Joy of Jazz Festival in Johannesburg, Inntone Jazz Festival in Austria, Carnegie Hall, Royce Hall, Gene Harris Jazz Festival, the Playboy Jazz Festival, Central Avenue Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott’s, Jazz Café in London, North Sea Jazz Festival. John has performed with Nat Adderley, Eddie Daniels, Dave Grusin, Sam Rivers, Dwight Trible, Billy Higgins, Eric Bibb, and many others.

🎟 Included with general admission | No extra ticket required
🌿 Bring a friend, bring a blanket, and let the evening unfold among the flowers.

Arts Alive!
2025-06-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
FREE for Community Day
No registration required
Date: Wednesday June 18th
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Outdoor Classroom/Ojos y Manos
Cost: FREE
Theme: Creepy Crawly Creations
Join us for an art activity related to the celebration of pollinators in Ojos y Manos: Eyes and Hands Ethnobotanical Garden. All ages.

Ask A Master Gardener
2025-06-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Ask a Master Gardener! On Community Day
Date: Wednesday June 18th
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 715 Camino Lejo
Cost: FREE
Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners will be onsite from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm to address your curiosities and questions about plants.
For more information about the Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners visit: https://www.sfemg.org/

Solar Made Simple: How to Cut Energy Costs and Invest in Sustainable Home Solutions
2025-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Walk-ins welcome, no registration required.
Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 715 Camino Lejo, Pavilion
Cost: FREE with paid Garden Admission
This free workshop at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden offers expert guidance on investing in solar energy solutions for your home or business. We’ll walk you through the entire process: who can benefit, what to expect, how it works, and how to maximize your savings. Whether you’re just curious or ready to make the switch, this is your chance to get clear, honest answers to your most pertinent questions and learn how solar can help you save money, support New Mexico communities, and provide a sustainable energy solution for people and the planet.
About the presenter: Taylor Selby has been a leader in the solar industry for over 16 years. He has personally sold over 600 systems in New Mexico and been a part of the installation of over 6,000 solar electric systems. Taylor holds a master’s degree in Environment and Community from Antioch University and a Technical Sales certification from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (www.NABCEP.org). He co-founded Earth Care (www.earthcarenm.org) with his wife, Christina Selby (www.ChristinaMSelby.com), a conservation photographer and writer. Taylor is Vice President, Owner, and Officer at Positive Energy Solar (www.PositiveEnergySolar.com).

Stretch Sundays with StretchLab
2025-06-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Find Your Flex in the Garden! 🌞Join us on June 22 from 9 AM to 12 PM for Stretch Sundays with StretchLab!
Experience customized one-on-one assisted stretching with StretchLab’s certified Flexologists. Whether you’re looking to relieve pain, boost mobility, or simply feel your best, StretchLab’s personalized approach meets your body where it is—and helps take it where you want to go.
Come stretch, breathe, and move with us under the open sky—your body will thank you!
Scan the QR code or click the link to the right to reserve your 15-minute free demo in the Garden!
Free with registration and paid admission to the Garden!

🎁 Special Perks for SFBG Members:

FREE 15-minute demo stretch with an expert Flexologist

$39 full-body 50-minute stretch at the studio (normally $115!)

20% off your first month of a 3-month membership

📍 StretchLab Studio: 1001 S St. Francis St., Ste 103, Santa Fe, NM

Opening Reception Photography Exhibit
2025-06-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Co-Fe Santa Fe, 314 S Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, 87501
GESTURES FROM THE LAND
In celebration of native plants and public lands
June 26 – November 6, 2025
Opening event: Thursday, June 26, 2025, 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Co-Fe Santa Fe, 314 S Guadalupe St.
Join us for the opening reception of Gestures from the Land, a photography exhibition by Santa Fe-based photographer Christina Selby. Through stunning visual storytelling, Selby captures the extraordinary diversity of wildflowers and native plants across New Mexico and the broader Southwest — landscapes shaped by time, climate, and resilience.
As climate change intensifies and ecosystems shift, wildflower blooms have become more uncertain and precious. This exhibit is both a celebration of nature’s fleeting beauty and a call to action to protect the rare and endemic plants that make our region globally significant.
New Mexico is home to over 4,200 plant species, including more than 235 that are rare or endangered. Gestures from the Land honors this rich biodiversity and the public lands that nurture it, inspiring deeper connection and commitment to conservation. The exhibition supports the conservation programs of the Institute for Applied Ecology, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, and the Native Plant Society of New Mexico.
Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
For more information, visit Christina Selby’s website.

Christina Selby is a conservation photographer, writer, and botanical artist based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She seeks out wildflower blooms across the Southwest throughout the year, always looking to meet and document new species of wildflowers and share their stories. She uses her images to support conservation groups, and her stories appear in several state and national magazines. She is the author of two outdoor guidebooks including Best Wildflower Hikes New Mexico: A Guide to the Area’s Greatest Wildflower Hiking Adventures and producer of the film Saving Beauty about the efforts to preserve a rare wildflower species and its disappearing habitat.
Artist’s Statement
“The land speaks to us through gestures. If we listen to the land, we will know what to do.” – Terry Tempest Williams, Author
I experience wildflowers as gifts from the divine, tiny works of art sprinkled like raindrops along my path in life. Like spiritual guides, they remind me to slow down – to take joy in the smallest things, and the most fleeting moments. I listen to wildflowers for the stories they want to tell me. I find lessons for my own life in how they adapt and survive, their intricate relationships with pollinators, and how some thrive even in the most inhospitable places. In return for what I am privileged to hear, I share these stories to give the flowers a voice and inspire people to act on their behalf.
The Native Plant Society of New Mexico – Santa Fe Chapter strives to educate the public about native plants by promoting knowledge of plant identification, ecology, and uses; fostering plant conservation and the preservation of natural habitats; supporting botanical research; and encouraging the appropriate use of native plants to conserve water, land, and wildlife.
The Institute for Applied Ecology – Southwest Branch located in Santa Fe, conserves native species and habitats through restoration, research and education. Their vision is a world where all people and wildlands are healthy and interact positively, biological diversity flourishes, and environmental challenges are met with a social commitment to solving problems with scientific principles.
Santa Fe Botanical Garden celebrates, cultivates and conserves the rich botanical heritage and biodiversity of our region. In partnership with nature, we demonstrate our commitment through education, science, conservation, community service, presentation of the arts, and the sustainable management of our public garden.
Co-Fe is a gathering space that celebrates the work of artists and professionals engaged in a variety of environmental protection and social justice initiatives.
