Patterns in the Garden Tour
2025-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
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.

Public Garden Tour
2025-06-12 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-06-13 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-06-14 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-06-15 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-06-16 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-06-17 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-06-19 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-06-20 10:00 - 10:45 and 7 more dates
Cost: Free with admission
Daily at 10AM
Explore the Beauty of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on a Guided Tour!
Step into nature and discover the wonders of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden with our engaging Public Garden Tours! Perfect for all ages, these guided walks offer a fascinating introduction to the diverse plants, landscapes, and stories that make our Garden so special.
Each tour lasts 45–55 minutes, covering scenic pathways while highlighting seasonal themes and insights from our expert guides. No two tours are exactly alike—our guides bring their unique perspectives, drawing from our mission to celebrate, cultivate, and conserve the rich botanical heritage and biodiversity of our region.
🌿 No registration required—just show up and enjoy!
🌿 Tours are included with Garden admission.
Want to bring a group? We’re happy to accommodate private tours for groups of 10 or more with at least two weeks’ notice. Plus, be sure to check back for seasonal specialty tours featuring unique topics and experiences throughout the year.
For details and to plan your visit, click here. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Become a SFBG Member today and enjoy free admission all year long. Join/Renew here!

SOLD OUT: Reviving the Wild: Hands-On Woodland Restoration in the Piñon-Juniper Ecosystem
2025-06-13 08:00 - 13:00
SOLD OUT
Location: Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo
Date: Friday June 13th
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: Adults $50/ Members $40
Join restoration ecologist Jan-Willem Jansens for an immersive, half-day workshop set in the heart of our piñon-juniper woodland. This interactive field experience will introduce you to the science and art of ecological regeneration—using simple, natural techniques to restore vitality to drought-stressed and erosion-prone landscapes.
Discover how to “read” the land and recognize key indicators of soil health, water flow, and vegetative patterns. Learn to design and install low-tech, low-impact restoration projects—like rock berms, one-rock dams and lop-and-scatter soil protection—that harness natural materials to slow runoff, capture moisture, reduce erosion, and foster resilient plant communities.
Participants will come away with practical skills in land stewardship, along with an understanding of the ecological principles that underpin successful regeneration in arid woodland ecosystems.
About the Instructor:Jan-Willem Jansens is the founder of Ecotone Landscape Planning, where he leads ecological restoration projects that integrate hands-on implementation with research and action planning. His work addresses the urgent challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change across the US Southwest, focusing on real-world solutions that build landscape resilience.
Participants should be able to walk, stand, kneel, use a rake, shovel, hand tools, and a wheelbarrow, and lift at least 10 pounds.
Items to bring:

hat
water
sunscreen
gloves
close-toed shoes
kneepads

Long sleeve shirts are recommended.
SFBG will provide water, iced tea, and some light refreshments, but recommend bringing own snacks.

**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. Discount reflected at checkout.
Not yet a member? Join/renew now for discounts and benefits all year long!
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.

Public Garden Tour
2025-06-14 18:00 - 19:00
Cost: Free with admission
Day and Time: Saturday June 14th 6:00 PM
Explore the Beauty of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on a Guided Tour!
Step into nature and discover the wonders of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden with our engaging Public Garden Tours! Perfect for all ages, these guided walks offer a fascinating introduction to the diverse plants, landscapes, and stories that make our Garden so special.
Each tour lasts 45–55 minutes, covering scenic pathways while highlighting seasonal themes and insights from our expert guides. No two tours are exactly alike—our guides bring their unique perspectives, drawing from our mission to celebrate, cultivate, and conserve the rich botanical heritage and biodiversity of our region.
🌿 No registration required—just show up and enjoy!
🌿 Tours are included with Garden admission.
Want to bring a group? We’re happy to accommodate private tours for groups of 10 or more with at least two weeks’ notice. Plus, be sure to check back for seasonal specialty tours featuring unique topics and experiences throughout the year.
For details and to plan your visit, click here. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Become a SFBG Member today and enjoy free admission all year long. Join/Renew here!

Public Garden Tour
2025-06-18 10:00 - 11:00
Cost: Free with admission
Day and Time: Wednesday June 18th, 10:00 AM
Explore the Beauty of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on a Guided Tour!
Step into nature and discover the wonders of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden with our engaging Public Garden Tours! Perfect for all ages, these guided walks offer a fascinating introduction to the diverse plants, landscapes, and stories that make our Garden so special.
Each tour lasts 45–55 minutes, covering scenic pathways while highlighting seasonal themes and insights from our expert guides. No two tours are exactly alike—our guides bring their unique perspectives, drawing from our mission to celebrate, cultivate, and conserve the rich botanical heritage and biodiversity of our region.
🌿 No registration required—just show up and enjoy!
🌿 Tours are included with Garden admission.
Want to bring a group? We’re happy to accommodate private tours for groups of 10 or more with at least two weeks’ notice. Plus, be sure to check back for seasonal specialty tours featuring unique topics and experiences throughout the year.
For details and to plan your visit, click here. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Become a SFBG Member today and enjoy free admission all year long. Join/Renew here!

Arts Alive!
2025-06-18 10:00 - 13:00
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.

Bright Brush Face Painting
2025-06-18 11:00 - 13:00
Bright Brush Face Painting
Date: Wednesday June 18th
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Orchard Garden
Cost: FREE
Bright Brush Face Painting will be onsite to add some color and fun to your day!

Ask A Master Gardener
2025-06-18 11:00 - 14:00
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/

Public Garden Tour
2025-06-20 18:00 - 19:00
Cost: Free with admission
Day and Time: Friday June 20th 6:00 PM
Explore the Beauty of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on a Guided Tour!
Step into nature and discover the wonders of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden with our engaging Public Garden Tours! Perfect for all ages, these guided walks offer a fascinating introduction to the diverse plants, landscapes, and stories that make our Garden so special.
Each tour lasts 45–55 minutes, covering scenic pathways while highlighting seasonal themes and insights from our expert guides. No two tours are exactly alike—our guides bring their unique perspectives, drawing from our mission to celebrate, cultivate, and conserve the rich botanical heritage and biodiversity of our region.
🌿 No registration required—just show up and enjoy!
🌿 Tours are included with Garden admission.
Want to bring a group? We’re happy to accommodate private tours for groups of 10 or more with at least two weeks’ notice. Plus, be sure to check back for seasonal specialty tours featuring unique topics and experiences throughout the year.
For details and to plan your visit, click here. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Become a SFBG Member today and enjoy free admission all year long. Join/Renew here!

CANCELCED: Stargazing at the Garden: Nighttime Cellphone Photography and Santa Fe Stargazers
2025-06-20 20:30 - 22:00
CANCELED
Advance registration required.

Date: Friday June 20th

Time: 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Cost: Age 0-3 Free/ Youth 4-17 $7/ Members $16/ Non-members $20

Location: 715 Camino Lejo

📸🌙📱✨Discover the magic of nighttime photography with Art and Creative Director Jim Robinson! In this immersive workshop, using just your cell phone, you’ll learn expert techniques, explore the best apps, and get insider tips to capture stunning low-light images. We’ll begin with a short presentation where Jim will share his knowledge and experience, then step outside to put your new skills into practice.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique, this hands-on session will help you unlock the full potential of your phone’s camera and see the night in a whole new light.

About Jim Robinson: With a career spanning 50 years as an advertising Art Director and Creative Director, Jim has honed his skills in visual storytelling and photography. Since 2015, he has focused exclusively on iPhone photography, pushing the limits of mobile imaging. Explore his work at www.theasseen.com, www.proximiti.art, and on Instagram @rockill43.

About Santa Fe Stargazers: Stargazers will NOT be onsite tonight due to cloud cover.
We are a group of Santa Fe area residents who share a passion for observing the day and night sky, be it by naked eye, binocular, or telescope. We meet regularly to observe as a group, to share our passion for the night sky with the lay public, and to increase our knowledge, understanding, and enjoyment of astronomy. As we keep promoting amateur astronomy in our region, we also engage in advocacy for dark skies, so that all may enjoy the beauty of the heavens. Visit Santa Fe Stargazers

Download your preferred star map to your smart phone before you arrive. (Examples: Stellarium, Sky Tonight, Star Tracker, etc.)
Whether you’re an experienced stargazer or just curious about the cosmos, join us for our monthly nighttime Stargazing series.
Upcoming Stargazing dates:
July 24th: Perseid Meteor Shower
August 12th: Perseid Meteor Shower
September 22nd: Autumnal Equinox Stargazing
October 7th: Full Moon Observation (final of the season)

**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.

Solar Made Simple: How to Cut Energy Costs and Invest in Sustainable Home Solutions
2025-06-21 11:00 - 12:00
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).

CANCELED Marvelous Monarchs in New Mexico with Kaitlin Haase of the Xerces Society
2025-06-24 18:30 - 19:30
CANCELED
Advance registration required.
Date: Tuesday June 24th
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Pavilion 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe
Cost: Non-member $15/ Member $12/ Youth 4-17 $7/ Age 0-3 Free
Join Kaitlin Haase, Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society, for a presentation on the marvelous and magnificent monarch butterfly! This strikingly charismatic pollinator is well known for its incredible migration from Mexico to Canada and its connection to milkweed as a host plant. Recently proposed for listing under the Endangered Species Act, the monarch needs our help to create and protect habitat throughout its international range including New Mexico! We’ll search the garden for nectar and host plants preferred by monarchs in our region, discuss how to grow these native pollinator plants in your garden, and share ways to contribute to community science projects and volunteer for habitat restoration in New Mexico.
About Kaitlin:
As the Southwest Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Kaitlin works to create climate-resilient, connected pollinator habitat in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. She collaborates with and educates public and private land managers in New Mexico and the desert Southwest on pollinator-friendly practices for landscaping, gardening, and open space restoration. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Northern Arizona University, where she studied impacts of drying on aquatic invertebrate diversity in natural and human-made ponds. Before graduate school, she worked as an ecological science technician in a variety of systems across the US, including predator-prey ecology in Michigan, riparian restoration in Virginia, and rare species monitoring in Massachusetts.
**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. Members, 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!

In Full Bloom
2025-06-25 11:00 - 12:00
Advance registration recommended.
Date: Wednesday June 25th
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Welcome Ramada
Cost: Youth 7-17 $8/ Members $12/ Non-members $15
Join us for an engaging one-hour guided tour celebrating the beauty and resilience of native plants in peak bloom. As we stroll through the garden, you’ll discover the unique adaptations, ecological roles, and cultural significance of the season’s showiest wildflowers and shrubs. Perfect for plant lovers, nature enthusiasts, and curious minds of all ages—this tour offers a fresh perspective on how native species support biodiversity and bring the landscape to life.
**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. Members, 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!

Summer Bird Walk
2025-06-27 07:30 - 09:00
Advance registration required.
Date: Friday June 27th
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 – $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!

Nature Sketching at Santa Fe Botanical Garden with Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
2025-06-27 09:00 - 12:30
Registration Required through Georgia O’Keeffe website.
Date: Friday June 27th
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: 715 Camino Lejo, Outdoor Classroom in Ojos y Manos: Eyes and Hands Ethnobotanical Garden
For cost and to register, please visit: REGISTRATION
Join the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum for a relaxing session of nature sketching at the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens!
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, flowers, and buds 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.
Weather permitting. Space is limited, registration required. Please email contact@gokm.org or call 505.946.1000 for assistance with event registration.
To register, please visit https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/events/in-person-class-nature-sketching-at-the-santa-fe-botanical-garden-3/

Public Garden Tour
2025-06-27 18:00 - 19:00
Cost: Free with admission
Day and Time: Friday June 27th 6:00 PM
Explore the Beauty of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on a Guided Tour!
Step into nature and discover the wonders of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden with our engaging Public Garden Tours! Perfect for all ages, these guided walks offer a fascinating introduction to the diverse plants, landscapes, and stories that make our Garden so special.
Each tour lasts 45–55 minutes, covering scenic pathways while highlighting seasonal themes and insights from our expert guides. No two tours are exactly alike—our guides bring their unique perspectives, drawing from our mission to celebrate, cultivate, and conserve the rich botanical heritage and biodiversity of our region.
🌿 No registration required—just show up and enjoy!
🌿 Tours are included with Garden admission.
Want to bring a group? We’re happy to accommodate private tours for groups of 10 or more with at least two weeks’ notice. Plus, be sure to check back for seasonal specialty tours featuring unique topics and experiences throughout the year.
For details and to plan your visit, click here. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Become a SFBG Member today and enjoy free admission all year long. Join/Renew here!
