Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Beginner Course in T'ai Chi Chih
2026-06-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required
Join instructor Greg Berg every Monday in May and June for a beginner course of T’ai Chi Chih in the garden and reinforce your connection to the natural world!
T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) originated in Albuquerque in 1974. It includes 19 gentle flowing movements and a pose. TCC is not a martial art and is completely non-violent. It is easy to learn and a full practice takes about 40 minutes. It is great for stress reduction, mindfulness, and balance.
About the Instructor:
Greg Berg is an accredited teacher of TCC and is also a poet, book artist, and fine arts photographer.
Date and Time:

Monday, June 8, 2026
10:00 – 11:00am

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

$6

The fee includes admission to the garden as well as the class.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Beginner Course in T'ai Chi Chih
2026-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required
Join instructor Greg Berg every Monday in May and June for a beginner course of T’ai Chi Chih in the garden and reinforce your connection to the natural world!
T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) originated in Albuquerque in 1974. It includes 19 gentle flowing movements and a pose. TCC is not a martial art and is completely non-violent. It is easy to learn and a full practice takes about 40 minutes. It is great for stress reduction, mindfulness, and balance.
About the Instructor:
Greg Berg is an accredited teacher of TCC and is also a poet, book artist, and fine arts photographer.
Date and Time:

Monday, June 1, 2026
10:00 – 11:00am

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

$6

The fee includes admission to the garden as well as the class.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Journaling through Watercolor with Antonio Darden
2026-05-31 09:30 - 2026-06-03 15:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required
Step into the Santa Fe landscape with a sketchbook in one hand and a thoughtfully limited watercolor palette in the other. In this beginner-friendly plein air journaling class, participants will learn to capture manageable Southwest scenes, from adobe walls and entryways to ristras and garden gates, while recording color mixes, light, and perspective notes that can later blossom into finished studio pieces. Guided by award-winning artist Antonio Darden, this course weaves color theory, value study, and one- and two-point perspective into a creative practice that’s equal parts travel diary and work of art. 🎨🌵
This class will cover, color theory, value study and one-point and two-point perspective. This class is for beginners to intermediate, even if you haven’t painted before you will really enjoy this class. Click here for material list.
About the Artist:
Antonio Darden is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Western Federation Watercolor Society, Watercolor Society of Alabama and New Mexico Watercolor Society. Antonio is an avid plein air and Studio painter, building on the foundations of composition, value and local color and continuing to experiment and hone his personal style. Daily life drawing and plein air painting and studying from many renowned artists have elevated his technique in watercolor.
He works and teaches in his private art studio in Santa Fe NM. Antonio, a local, national and international award winning artist, has his art in private collections in Germany, London, Canada, Italy, Mexico and throughout the USA. www.dardenfineart.com

Date: Sunday May 31st- Wednesday June 3rd
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM (1 hour break for lunch)
Location: Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Hendricksen Pavilion, Santa Fe 87505
Cost: $400

Refund policy: Cancelations more than one week prior to event are subject to a 25% cancelation fee. Cancelations with less than one week notice are non-refundable. If you need to cancel please call 505-471-9103 ext 105.
Cancelation 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
2026-05-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 and 8 more dates | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
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.
Cost: Free with admission
Day and Time: March – May at 11AM on Friday and Saturday
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!

Garden Conservancy Open Day
2026-05-30 10:00 - 16:00 | NM
Garden Conservancy Open Day in Santa Fe!
The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program provides an exclusive opportunity to explore private gardens that highlight the artistry, passion, and ingenuity of gardeners across the country. In Santa Fe, two exceptional gardens offer a glimpse into the unique adaptations and creative expressions that define this region’s horticulture.
Santa Fe – A Distinctive Garden Destination
Santa Fe’s unique arid climate, rich cultural heritage, and commitment to sustainable gardening make it a fitting host city for Open Days. With its blend of historic adobe homes, dramatic mountain vistas, and innovative landscapes, Santa Fe showcases the diverse ways in which plants can thrive in arid conditions. From crevice gardens to food-producing landscapes, each garden tells a story of adaptation, experimentation, and a deep connection to place.
Date and Time

Saturday, May 30
Time ticketed sessions: 10am-12pm, 12pm-2pm & 2pm-4pm

Open Day Gardens (location details provided with ticket purchase)
David/Peese Garden – tickets on sale now here!
Garden owner – “Our garden in Santa Fe began by working between three home remodeling projects about ten years ago. Over this period of time, the garden evolved from wildflower plantings to more perennials, shrubs, and trees. The climate at 7,000 feet was not like anything I’d experienced in my sixty years of gardening. It was a new world of plants and landscape design opportunities. All the plants that I often killed in Austin, I could grow, and I tried almost anything. I could grow lilac, peonies, cold-hardy roses, lilies, and New Mexico native plants. The garden wraps around the home at various levels, with the front garden leading you in with fastigiate Rocky Mountain junipers, Stanley plum, and sour cherry trees. The trees are interspersed with perennials and shrubs. As you move around the home, you enter a kitchen garden of herbs and vegetables, with two raised beds for tomatoes. Some of the seeds were collected in Italy, and are only grown on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius. As you continue to move around the house, you descend to the lower garden by a koi pond and a rectangular lawn. Wrapping around the lawn is a greenhouse, woodland garden, and a series of rock gardens containing plants from the steppe and alpine areas of the world. Bearded iris beds flank the walkway to the front driveway and parking area. The driveway rock garden, implemented and designed by Kenton Seth, climbs a small hill that is the main entrance to the house. Planted in the rock garden are conifers, perennials, and annuals on one side of the driveway, and a row of piñon pines on the opposite bank. This garden’s estimated size is 1/2 acre.”
The Succulent Garden – tickets on sale now here!
Garden owner – “My original passion was growing food— vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Late in life, I became a market gardener selling at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market and to friends and family. Now, I’m a dedicated rock gardener and a grower of native cactus, penstemons, and Eriogonums. I love propagation from seeds and cuttings. The diversity and beauty of plants of all kinds is an endless source of joy and inspiration. I still grow lots of vegetables, fruits, and cut flowers for the grandkids, but it’s the uncommon and challenging-to-grow plants that get me up in the morning.”
Pricing

$5 Garden Conservancy Members,
$10 for the public

Beginner Course in T'ai Chi Chih
2026-05-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required
Join instructor Greg Berg every Monday in May and June for a beginner course of T’ai Chi Chih in the garden and reinforce your connection to the natural world!
T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) originated in Albuquerque in 1974. It includes 19 gentle flowing movements and a pose. TCC is not a martial art and is completely non-violent. It is easy to learn and a full practice takes about 40 minutes. It is great for stress reduction, mindfulness, and balance.
About the Instructor:
Greg Berg is an accredited teacher of TCC and is also a poet, book artist, and fine arts photographer.
Date and Time:

Monday, May 25, 2026
10:00 – 11:00am

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

$6

The fee includes admission to the garden as well as the class.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Speaker Series: A Book Talk in the Garden with Priyanka Kumar
2026-05-18 10:00 - 12:30 | The Hendricksen Pavilion, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
In collaboration with the Santa Fe International Literary Festival, join us for an exclusive experience at Santa Fe Botanical Garden (SFBG) with nationally acclaimed author and naturalist Priyanka Kumar. We will bring together literature, nature, and conversation in one of Santa Fe’s most beautiful settings.
Coffee and light bites will be available as guests arrive, followed by an engaging presentation with Priyanka that concludes with a Q&A session. She will speak about the practice of being a naturalist and the inspiration behind her celebrated nature books including Conversations with Birds and The Light Between, Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, and her forthcoming book The Grassland Queen. Afterward, discover the Garden’s seasonal beauty on a special tour and enjoy all-day access to continue exploring at your leisure.
Tickets include coffee and light bites, talk and Q&A session with Priyanka Kumar, a special tour, and all-day Garden admission.
The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit can be purchased with your ticket for collection at the event and for signing by the author.
Limited to 50 guests—reserve your spot today.
Member Presale: January 20; Public Sale: January 26
Photo credit: Molly Wagoner
More about Priyanka Kumar
Priyanka Kumar is a nationally acclaimed naturalist and author of Conversations with Birds and
The Light Between Apple Trees. Her forthcoming book, The Grassland Queen, will be published
in Fall 2026. An alumna of the Bread Loaf Writers Conference and the Leopold Writing Program
Advisory Council, her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Orion,
and Sierra magazine. Her honors include an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award and a New Mexico/New Visions Governor’s Award.
Date and Time

Monday, May 18, 2026
10:00am – 12:30pm

Location
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, The Hendricksen Pavilion, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Pricing

Adult: $50
Adult with Book: $82

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to take advantage of the presale. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Beginner Course in T'ai Chi Chih
2026-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required
Join instructor Greg Berg every Monday in May and June for a beginner course of T’ai Chi Chih in the garden and reinforce your connection to the natural world!
T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) originated in Albuquerque in 1974. It includes 19 gentle flowing movements and a pose. TCC is not a martial art and is completely non-violent. It is easy to learn and a full practice takes about 40 minutes. It is great for stress reduction, mindfulness, and balance.
About the Instructor:
Greg Berg is an accredited teacher of TCC and is also a poet, book artist, and fine arts photographer.
Date and Time:

Monday, May 18, 2026
10:00 – 11:00am

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

$6

The fee includes admission to the garden as well as the class.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Beginner Course in T'ai Chi Chih
2026-05-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required
Join instructor Greg Berg every Monday in May and June for a beginner course of T’ai Chi Chih in the garden and reinforce your connection to the natural world!
T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) originated in Albuquerque in 1974. It includes 19 gentle flowing movements and a pose. TCC is not a martial art and is completely non-violent. It is easy to learn and a full practice takes about 40 minutes. It is great for stress reduction, mindfulness, and balance.
About the Instructor:
Greg Berg is an accredited teacher of TCC and is also a poet, book artist, and fine arts photographer.
Date and Time:

Monday, May 11, 2026
10:00 – 11:00am

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

$6

The fee includes admission to the garden as well as the class.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

General Volunteer Orientation
2026-05-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Interested in volunteering for a great organization that is growing inside and out? Santa Fe Botanical Garden will be holding our volunteer orientation for ages 15 and up. If you have not already done so, please fill out an application in order to be considered! After you complete this application and have interviewed with our Volunteer Coordinator, you will be invited to register for the training.
To see what opportunities are available to volunteers, please visit: https://visitsfbg.org/support/volunteer/
All potential volunteers go through an interview process and complete a background check before they can attend our introductory training. Orientation provides all the resources for incoming volunteers to become familiar with the Garden, such as its history, mission, and how to participate in the various volunteer opportunities.
For questions, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Gary Sharlow at volunteer@santafebotanicalgarden.org
(Orientation is required of all accepted applicants before they can schedule volunteer shifts with the Santa Fe Botanical Garden.)
By Application: Click Here To Apply
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Hendricksen Pavilion, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe 87505
Age: 15 & Up

Beginner Course in T'ai Chi Chih
2026-05-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required
Join instructor Greg Berg every Monday in May and June for a beginner course of T’ai Chi Chih in the garden and reinforce your connection to the natural world!
T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) originated in Albuquerque in 1974. It includes 19 gentle flowing movements and a pose. TCC is not a martial art and is completely non-violent. It is easy to learn and a full practice takes about 40 minutes. It is great for stress reduction, mindfulness, and balance.
About the Instructor:
Greg Berg is an accredited teacher of TCC and is also a poet, book artist, and fine arts photographer.
Date and Time:

Monday, May 4, 2026
10:00 – 11:00am

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

$6

The fee includes admission to the garden as well as the class.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Conserving Butterflies of New Mexico with Xerces Society
2026-05-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance registration required.
Join Kaitlin Haase for a presentation on the conservation efforts to preserve the diverse butterflies of New Mexico. Learn about recent research on rare species and pesticide exposure, habitat improvement projects, and how you can support butterfly conservation through community science and providing habitat for pollinators in your garden. After the presentation, Kaitlin will lead attendees on a walk through the garden highlighting host plant species, nectar-rich blooms, and overwintering shelter essential to support all life stages of insect pollinators. Hopefully there will be butterflies active in the garden for us to practice some common species identification!
About Kaitlin:
As the Southwest Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Kaitlin works to create climate-resilient, connected pollinator habitat across New Mexico. 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.
Date and Time:

Friday, May 1, 2026
10:00 – 11:30am

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Hendricksen Pavilion, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe 87505
Cost:

Member: $12
Not-yet-Member: $15
Youth: 4-17: $7

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

New Mexico insects: Natural diversity and conservation needs with Dr. David Lightfoot
2026-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Udall Building, 725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
New Mexico supports a high diversity of insects and other arthropods. Global insect declines due to human activities have been documented world-wide, and now here in New Mexico. This presentation provides information on the current status of New Mexico insects, on the ecological characteristics of our insects, on reasons for our high diversity of insects, along with examples of recent human caused declines and efforts to conserve New Mexico insects threatened with extinction.
Dr. Lightfoot is an Assistant Research Professor and the Senior Collection Manager for the Division of Arthropods, Museum of Southwestern Biology, at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. He has been conducting research on insect taxonomy, ecology and conservation across New Mexico for over 40-years. He conducts research on insect evolution and classification, insect ecology, conservation and ecological restoration. Dr. Lightfoot received his Bachelor of Science degree in entomology from Oregon State University in 1981, and his Master of Science, and PhD. Degrees from New Mexico State University in 1985 and 1988. Dr. Lightfoot is currently engaged in several insect conservation projects in New Mexico.
Member Presale Date (February 13); Public Sale Date (March 1)
Date and Time

April 30, 2026
11am – 12:00pm

Location
Udall Building second floor conference room, 725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Pricing

Member $15
Not-yet-member $20

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to take advantage of the presale. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

City Nature Challenge 2026
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-27 | NM
Date: April 24-27, 2026
City Nature Challenge 2026: Santa Fe Area project – check back for upcoming events, resources, and more!
Join your local community in showcasing the amazing biodiversity of Northern New Mexico in the 2026 City Nature Challenge!
The City Nature Challenge is an international effort for people to find and document plants and wildlife in cities across the globe. It’s a bioblitz-style competition where cities are in a friendly contest with each other to see who can make the most observations of nature, who can find the most species, and who can engage the most people.
This is the Santa Fe Area’s third year of participating! Click the following event years to see how we did : 2024 | 2025
Interested in learning more? Message @mjwcarr for details.

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

Patterns in the Garden Tour
2026-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
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.
Location- Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo Santa Fe, 87505
Cost: Free with Paid Admission, no registration required
