Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Public Garden Tour
2024-07-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | 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 April through October will take place every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Community Day starting at 10:00 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!

Public Garden Tour
2024-07-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 and 8 more dates
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 April through August will take place every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Community Day starting at 10:00 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!

Santa Fe Chess
2024-07-28 12:00 - 14:00
Date: Sunday July 28th
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Pavilion
Cost: FREE with paid admission
Learn chess from square one at our event for all ages, featuring instruction on the demo board followed by hands-on practice. You’ll learn about check, checkmate, notation, and how the pieces move to prepare you for casual play around town. Know the basics already? See if you can beat one of New Mexico’s top 10 players!
About the Club: Santa Fe Chess has been hosting events for years, but is seeing unprecedented growth thanks to media coverage and the push into digital marketing. New organizers continue the traditions of weekly practice at DeVargas and Violet Crown, as well as rated tournaments. However, they’ve amplified these efforts with beginner-friendly simuls, mall competitions, and lessons to schools and youth groups all over town. The club will continue its success in 2024 by coordinating with Albuquerque organizers, installing permanent chess tables at DeVargas, offering lessons to Big Brothers Big Sisters, and teaching several classes at SFCC. Santa Fe Chess designs its events to be appropriate for all ages and skill levels, with no exclusion based on dues or membership requirements.

Santa Fe Chess
2024-08-04 12:00 - 14:00
Date: Sunday August 4th
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Pavilion
Cost: FREE with paid admission
Learn chess from square one at our event for all ages, featuring instruction on the demo board followed by hands-on practice. You’ll learn about check, checkmate, notation, and how the pieces move to prepare you for casual play around town. Know the basics already? See if you can beat one of New Mexico’s top 10 players!
About the Club: Santa Fe Chess has been hosting events for years, but is seeing unprecedented growth thanks to media coverage and the push into digital marketing. New organizers continue the traditions of weekly practice at DeVargas and Violet Crown, as well as rated tournaments. However, they’ve amplified these efforts with beginner-friendly simuls, mall competitions, and lessons to schools and youth groups all over town. The club will continue its success in 2024 by coordinating with Albuquerque organizers, installing permanent chess tables at DeVargas, offering lessons to Big Brothers Big Sisters, and teaching several classes at SFCC. Santa Fe Chess designs its events to be appropriate for all ages and skill levels, with no exclusion based on dues or membership requirements.

Patterns in the Garden Tour
2024-08-08 10:00 - 11:00
Location- Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo
Cost: Free with Paid Admission, no registration required.
Please wait in Welcome Ramada prior to the beginning of the tour.
Join Docent Tour Leader, Ivars Peterson for a walk through the Garden as Ivars incorporates Mathematics to illuminate and enrich our understanding of the many patterns found in a botanical garden.
About your Guide: Ivars Peterson has been a Volunteer Docent at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden for 3 years. Ivars is a freelance writer and editor. He was Director of Publications at the Mathematical Association of America from 2007 to 2014. As an award-winning mathematics writer, he previously worked at Science News for more than 25 years and served as editor of Science News Online and Science News for Kids. His books include The Mathematical Tourist, Islands of Truth, Newton’s Clock, and Fragments of Infinity: A Kaleidoscope of Math and Art.

Community Day at the Garden
2024-08-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-09 09:00 - 17:00
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

Ask a Master Gardener
2024-08-13 11:00 - 14:00
Ask a Master Gardener! On Community Day
Date: Tuesday August 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.

Public Garden Tour
2024-09-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-14 11:00 - 12:00
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!

Health and Wellness Mindfulness Walk
2024-09-09 09:00 - 10:00
Health and Wellness – Mindfulness Walk

Date: Monday 9th

Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Location: 715 Camino Lejo

Cost: FREE

Discover calm and tranquility on a guided mindfulness walk through our garden. Enjoy a peaceful and purposeful stroll, focusing on the beauty of your surroundings and connecting with nature. This serene experience is perfect for those seeking relaxation and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
