Volume XXXI Number 2 Summer 2016
Garden Variety PAGE 2
New Culinary Garden PAGEs 3-4
Upcoming Classes PAGEs 5-6
Expansion Update
News from the San Antonio Botanical Garden, first published in the summer of 1986, is an award-winning garden publication of the San Antonio Botanical Garden Society, Inc. Under the auspices of the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department, the San Antonio Botanical Garden, founded in 1980, encompasses 38 acres in the center of the city at 555 Funston Place. San Antonio Botanical Garden Bob Brackman, Executive Director 555 Funston Place (at N. New Braunfels Ave.) San Antonio TX 78209 210.536.1400 www.sabot.org Open daily 9 am - 5 pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day
W e a r i n g h i s h a r d h at, B o b B r a c k m a n o n s i t e at t h e n e w W e l c o m e / D i s c o v e r y C e n t e r
Inside / Outside Bob Brackman, Executive Director
I’ve grown pretty accustomed to wearing a hard hat these days. At least three times a day I head over to the eight-acre expansion project next door and check our progress. With relentless spring rains behind us and heavy equipment now operating at full bore, the construction pace is really picking up. The canyon-like walls of the new Welcome/Discovery Center are up, framing the view at the new entrance. I can’t tell you what a difference that view makes in “emotionalizing” the space. Now I can see the design intent – visually, I’m “getting it.” And it will be stunning for our visitors. The sheer scale of the space is also much more obvious now, with hills and slopes, contours and swales that dramatize the landscape our visitors will experience. From its previously flat terrain, the eight-acre stretch is now punctuated with new garden areas that dynamically expand programming opportunities for us. One of the most exciting new spaces is the Family Adventure Garden. Now I can traverse the “Canyon Gateway” that leads to Tumble Hill, where new nature play experiences await. With children today spending only 4-6 minutes
per day in outdoor play, we at the Garden are on a mission to get kids engaged in nature. We’ll have play facilitators in the 2.5 acre space, designed especially with Texas in mind. Fifteen galleries reflect natural features like Bluestem Bluff, Huisache Way, Muhly Maze, Limestone Ledge, and Thunder Ridge, where water play takes a thrilling weather-related tack in engaging youngsters (It’s a surprise …. you’ll discover it at the opening!). The breezeway through the opening of the canyon wall at the entry is now obvious to the eye. That’s the access point for the Culinary Garden and Outdoor Kitchen/Pavilion. What a huge difference these features will make in the Garden’s future. We’ll be equipped to step into nutrition/wellness programming with hands-on food experiences that connect us to the plant world. We’ll show the community that good food grows – and that our health and well-being depend on it. What a natural fit for the Garden. The drone of heavy equipment just 300 feet from my office is a reassuring sound to me every morning – it means progress! Woohoo! May 2017 will be here before we know it.
Mission Statement of the San Antonio Botanical Garden To inspire people to connect with the plant world and understand the importance of plants in our lives. C o v e r P h o t o : S t u n n i n g a r t i c h o k e b l o o m i n t h e C h i l d r e n ’ s V e g e ta b l e G a r d e n
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Rental of Facilities .........210.536.1409 The Garden Gate Shop ......210.536.1417 Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm Carriage House Bistro ...210.826.5800 Open Tuesday-Friday, 11 am - 2 pm Open Saturday-Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm San Antonio Botanical Garden Society P. O. Box 6569 San Antonio, TX 78209 210.536.1400 Officers President – John Troy First Vice President – Robin Howard Secretary – Cally Kothmann Treasurer – Michael Swanson Executive Committee Claire Alexander Gabriel Durand-Hollis Karen Greenwood Pam Howard Linde Murphy Jeff Rochelle For information about joining the San Antonio Botanical Garden, visit the website sabot.org or call 210.536.1400. Benefits of membership include free admission to the Garden, 10% discount in the gift shop, 10% discount on classes and plant sales, subscription to the newsletter, and reciprocal privileges at other botanical gardens.
Garden Variety
M a r y H e at h c o t t w i t h Bob Brackman
C r a f t b e e r fa n s a t B r e w s a n d B l o o m s
B e l i n d a N i x o n , J o h n T r o y, a n d R o b i n H o wa r d
Sculpture Exhibit
Reading in the Garden
Thank you, Mary Heathcott and Blue Star Contemporary Museum, for partnering with the Garden since 2006! This art group’s annual sponsorship of a sculpture exhibit in the Garden has introduced us to local and international sculptors and increased cultural awareness of the Garden. More than a garden? Absolutely! Look for the shimmering new installation of artist Alyson Shotz’s stainless steel sculpture “Scattering Screen” at the lake.
Children’s book author Doreen Cronin brought her infectious sense of humor to the Garden on May 14. Her readings from Diary of a Worm brought squeals of delight from the gaggle of children gathered for her three readings. Our thanks to literacy organization SAReads Executive Director Pamela Toman and Shannon Cantrell for partnering with the Garden in bringing a contingent of kids to participate in the fun morning.
New Marketing Director
Rain or shine! This year’s gala made good on its promise and produced a gala evening that skirted heavy rain. A soaring white tent protected guests, just in case, in a new era for the Garden. Event co-chairs Robin and Mark Howard, Belinda and Will Nixon, and Alice and John Troy welcomed more than 550 guests that evening to honor Circle Bar Foundation.
New Marketing Director Connie Swann came on board in mid-July, bringing our marketing in-house for the first time. Previously marketing manager at the Witte Museum, Connie has a strong arts background, with a BFA in painting from UT Austin and MFA in Painting/New Media from UTSA. Our thanks to Leslie Komet and her marketing team at Komet Communications for their outstanding contracted service the past four years.
B u s P i c k - Up S e r v i c e Look for the new VIVA culture bus #11 that connects the museum district, downtown, and the missions. The Garden now has bus pick-up service every 30 minutes. Try it out!
Ballet San Antonio Our thanks to Ballet San Antonio for its beautiful performance at National Public Gardens Day on May 6. Performers Crystal Serrano and Ian Morris danced a new ballet choreographed by Director Willy Shives. He took his inspiration from the Jorge Marín sculptures in the conservatory setting. Children’s author D o r e e n C r o n i n w i t h Da n i e l
Gala
M e m b e r s h i p App r e c i a t i o n W e e k Membership Appreciation Week June 6-10 included lectures and tours, and concluded with a Saturday evening in the Garden just for members. Special thanks go to Botanical Garden Board Members Michael Wargovich, Ph.D., and Rob Holliday for lending their expertise, respectively, on the many health benefits of herbs and on backyard beekeeping at lunch-and-learn sessions.
Brews and Blooms/Wine Down Save the dates this fall for Brews and Blooms on September 10 (new date!) and Wine Down at the Garden on October 15. More than 20 craft beer and food vendors have signed up for the popular September event. In its second year, Wine Down at the Garden is a smaller, more upscale event with wine tastings that educate the palate. Read more about both events at sabot.org/events.
C o n n i e Swa n n
A ly s o n S h o t z ( L o w e r l e f t ) d i r e c t s S c at t e r i n g S c r e e n i n s ta l l at i o n
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The Culinary Garden We couldn’t be prouder than to have the Goldsbury Foundation as our new partner in the CHEF program. CHEF is the acronym for Culinary Health Education for Families. Its mission is to drive healthy eating among children and families by promoting nutritious food and home cooking as key ingredients in the recipe for life-long health and wellness. Rooted in the belief that food is medicine, CHEF is a Culinary Health Education program that teaches children and families common sense nutrition and practical cooking skills. Through engaging, hands-on experiences, CHEF educates and inspires individuals to adopt and sustain healthy eating habits. CHEF is sponsored by Goldsbury Foundation and The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and serves the greater San Antonio area.
When the Garden’s expansion is completed next spring, it won’t be just gardens and facilities that are enhanced. Programming will have a tremendous boost from the new Culinary Garden/ Outdoor Kitchen and the Family Adventure Garden. Culinary as well as health/wellness/ nutrition class opportunities are on the horizon for the Garden, starting this August (see class listings, pages 5-6).
Obesity is a public health issue which may lead to many other health problems including Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and joint problems. These problems are why eating well and leading an active lifestyle are top priorities for health. Statistics show that 65% of adults and 30% of children are overweight or obese. Contributing factors include lack of access to healthy food, consumption of processed food, large portion sizes, high sugar content in snacks, and lack of physical activity. It’s all about choices.
The Outdoor Teaching Kitchen/Pavilion will focus on tasty ways to eat more healthfully, incorporating fresh ingredients through recipes that are delicious as well as healthy. Having the one-acre Culinary Garden surround the Outdoor Kitchen ensures that visitors and class participants can also learn how to garden successfully and grow some of their own food. We all need to eat more plants, and these new facilities will offer all kinds of ways to savor the experience!
Cook Well – Learn simple skills to cook healthy foods at home Eat Well – Explore wholesome and delicious flavors Live Well – Embrace good food as your body’s best medicine
O n e - ac r e C u l i na ry G a r d e n w i t h o u t d o o r t e ac h i n g k i t c h e n / pav i l i o n i n N e w G a r d e n E x pa n s i o n
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New Programming
Chef Program - People Behind the Plants Ju l i e L a B a r b a , M . D.
C h e f M a r i a Pa l m a
C e l i n a Pa r á s
Medical Director, CHEF Assistant Professor Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Department of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine This pediatrician and mother of four is committed to children’s nutrition and advocacy for public health education and research. Special interests include breastfeeding promotion, pediatric obesity prevention, culinary medicine, urban farming and nutrition education for the underserved.
Program Director, CHEF This Guatemala native has a degree in international relations but was intrigued with cooking as a way to embrace diversity in college at Boston University and later in her teaching experience in Japan. Back home in San Antonio, she enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America to learn how to pass on her culinary know-how to others. She has many years of experience serving the San Antonio community through her tenure with the San Antonio Food Bank’s Nutrition, Health & Wellness Division.
Dietitian, CHEF A Registered Nutritionist and Certified Texas Educator, this dietitian has special interest in culinary medicine, child nutrition, and chronic disease prevention by encouraging healthful eating habits early in life. She has worked as a nutrition educator for teens in the Rio Grande Valley and has collaborated in international health promotion projects including London Food Bank and East London Food Access.
BE PART OF THE TRANSFORMATION
We invite you to participate in this transformational expansion of the Garden. Come explore the project with us at 9 am on September 15 or 17, October 8, November 12, and December 10 (evening option: September 15, 6pm). Go to http://www.sabot.org/grow/ to register and find out more about how you can help fund the effort! This environmentally friendly, sustainable project features South Texas plantings, solar panels, bioswales, and underground cisterns – and programming that encourages all of us to spend more time in nature. That’s how we learn to be its stewards! Become a supporter. Thus far, we have raised $17.3M toward our $22M goal, with 88% of that total privately funded. We need your help to reach our goal.
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Classes
ADULT PROGRAMS For more information on classes, contact education@sabot.org or call 210.536.1413. Pre-registration for classes required.
GARDENING & WATERWISE
Beyond Feeders: How to Attract Hummingbirds Instructor: Rachel Cywinski SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Beyond filling multiple feeders with nectar, learn the simple guidelines to creating a beautiful, low-maintenance garden for hummingbirds using the nectar and beauty of native plants. Fee: $30 ($27 members) includes plant
Wi l d s c a p i n g : L a n d s c a p i n g f o r Wi l d l i f e & C o n s e r v i n g Wa t e r Instructor: Judit Green, Texas Parks & Wildlife SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 9:30-11:30 AM
Learn how to create a garden that encourages wildlife with plants and natural methods that will provide food and refuge. Fee: $20 ($18 members) includes plant
Certified Arborist Prep Course FOUR FRIDAYS: SEPT 9, 16, 23, 30, 9 AM-4 PM
This course prepares professional arborists for the ISA Certified exam. Topics: tree biology, identification, soil science, water management, tree nutrition and fertilization, tree selection, installation, pruning and oak wilt, tree worker safety, and more. Course offered in Partnership with the San Antonio Arborist Association and Alamo Forest Partnership. Fee: $250
Wa t e r S a v e r L a n d s c a p e C o u p o n C l a s s e s Remove 200 square feet of grass and SAWS will give customers $100 to buy plants to replace it at participating nurseries. This fall the SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Coupon focuses on native and adapted trees that thrive in San Antonio climates. Fee: FREE with paid admission
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 9:30 AM-12 PM 9:30 AM Creating Your WaterSaver Garden
Instructor: Laura Rogers, Master Gardener
Help with simple landscape design tips, removing grass, measuring square footage and tree selection. 10:30 AM Tree Tour
Instructor: Roger Anderson
Take a tour of the Garden to see the trees on location offered by the coupon, and receive information on each.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9:30 AM-12 PM
9:30 AM Establishing the Best Soil and Mulch Conditions in Your Garden
Instructor:
Mark Manny, New Earth Understand the importance of healthy soil in a healthy garden, and learn when and how to mulch your garden for the best results. 10:30 AM Choosing and Caring for Trees Class and Tour
Instructor: Armando Cortez, Certified Arborist
Tree selection, planting and proper maintenance tips. Then take a tour of the Garden to see the trees on location offered by the coupon, and receive information on each. Early registrants have an opportunity to take a tree sapling home.
R a i n Wa t e r H a r v e s t i n g & Wo r k s h o p Instructors: Lou Kellogg, Texas Agrilife Extension SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 9:30 AM-12 PM
Harvesting rain water helps to reduce water bills while providing a source of free water during drought conditions. Learn how to install a rainwatercatchment container and make your own rain barrel to take home. Fee: $55
Butterflies of South Te x a s a n d Wa l k About Instructor: Patty Pasztor FRIDAY, September 30, 9 am-12pm
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Learn the best techniques to identify the butterflies of South Texas with Master Naturalist and butterfly advocate Patty Leslie Pasztor. Free nectar plant for participants. Fee: $20 ($18 members) includes small plant.
Birds and Butterflies in the Garden Instructor: Mary Irish SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 9:30-11:30 AM
Learn from plant expert and author Mary Irish: what birds and butterflies like, what they need, and how to plant your yard to attract these winged wonders. Start your own wildlife area with a small habitat-friendly plant. Fee: $20 ($18 members)
Pa r t i c i p a t e i n S a n A n t o n i o B u t t e r f l y C o u n t at the San Antonio Botanical Garden! MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 9 AM, MEET AT CARRIAGE HOUSE Register to participate in scientific research in action! Fee: $3 cash for NABA research processing fee PLEASE BRING BINOCULARS IF YOU HAVE THEM.
Landscaping with Natives SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 9:30-11:30 AM
Celebrate Texas Native Plant Week with local native plant experts! Using native plants in landscapes is beneficial to humans and wildlife alike. Fee: Free with Admission
Growing Herbs for Use & for Delight Instructor: Leslie Bingham SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 9:30-11:30 AM
Floral arrangements, food, flavoring, perfume, medicine…just a few uses of herbs. Learn how to plan, site and execute an herb garden. Fee: $20 ($18 members)
M i l k w e e d P r o p a g a t i o n Wo r k s h o p Instructor: Cathy Downs SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 9 AM-12:30 PM
Interested in attracting monarch butterflies to your landscape? Learn about milkweed ecology and distribution with Texas Master Naturalist and monarch butterfly advocate Cathy Downs. Transplant a milkweed seedling to take home. Fee: $20 ($18 members) plus $5 materials fee
ARTS & CULTURE
I n t r o d u c t o r y S o g e t s h u I k e b a n a Wo r k s h o p ( Ja p a n e s e F l o w e r A r r a n g e m e n t ) Instructor: Miyako Wallace SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1:30-3 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1:30-3 PM
Miyako Wallace introduces traditional and contemporary Sogetsu style flower arrangement. Fee: $20 ($18 members) + $10 materials fee
G a r d e n P h o t o g r a p hy Instructor: Damian Abbott SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 9:30 AM-12 PM
Review photography basics and learn camera settings for plants or animals. Wander the Garden for some hands-on work with your lens. Return to class to review photos and gain insight on the art of photography. Fee: $30 PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DIGITAL CAMERA
P l e i n A i r Pa i n t i n g i n t h e G a r d e n s Instructor: Lesta Frank TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 6 - OCTOBER 11, 9:30 AM-12 PM
Plein Air painting is a phrase borrowed from the French equivalent meaning “open (in full) air.” It describes the act of painting outdoors. Paint flowers and foliage in different areas of the Garden. Materials: Class participants will be provided a materials list and are expected to provide their own supplies. Fee: $135
U s i n g C u l i n a r y H e r b s Wo r k s h o p Instructor: Mary Beth Wilkinson SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 9:30-11:30 AM
If you love the idea of adding fresh herbs to your menu, but don’t know how, this hands-on class is for you! Taste different flavor combinations, learn which herbs pair with which foods, make a versatile herb blend, and take home the fruits of your labor! Fee: $20 ($18 members) plus $10 materials fee
V I VA C u l t u r e : S t o p p i n g t o S m e l l t h e R o s e s Saturday, October 15, 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Tour the San Antonio Museum of Art galleries and the Botanical Garden with a bus ride in between on the new VIVA Culture bus. Fee: $20 ($10 members/Museum or Garden) Register www.samuseum.org/ calendar
Instructor: Mobi Warren SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2-4 PM
A walking and writing experience with local poet Mobi Warren. Includes tutorial on haiku and free verse. Bring a notebook. Fee: $20 ($18 members)
Succulent Centerpieces for the Holidays Workshop Instructors: Don Clowe and Stephanie Jones
WALKS
Wa t e r S a v e r Wa l k s - 1 0 A M SATURDAY, SEPT 10, NOV 12, DEC 10
Explore our WaterSaver gardens with a Master Naturalist. Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes. Meet at 10 am at the Carriage House. Walk is free to members or with paid admission.
B i r d Wa l k s - 9 A M
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1-3:30 PM
SATURDAY, SEPT 17, OCT 15, NOV 19, DEC 17
Join succulent expert Don Clowe to learn about succulent growth and care. Then get creative with Master Gardener Stephanie Jones and design a succulent centerpiece to take home. Fee: $25 ($22.50 members) plus $20 materials fee
Bird Walks happen monthly on every third Saturday, except during the summer months. Meet at 9am in the Carriage House for a walk with a birding docent. Walk is free to members or with paid admission.
N a t i v e P l a n t Wa l k s - 1 0 A M
Gifts from the Garden
FRIDAYS, SEPT 23 and DEC 2 SATURDAY, NOV 12
Instructor: Mary Beth Wilkinson SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2-4 PM Delight your friends with elegant hand-made gifts using nature’s bounty. Fee: $20 ($18 members) plus $15 materials fee
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Fo o d i e C l a s s r o o m - Ta s t e s o f Te x a s Instructor: Dave Terrazas SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2:30-4:30 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2:30-4:30 PM Family Friendly (ages 9+). Learn about local edible flora, watch culinary demonstrations with nutritional background, and enjoy samples. Fee: $25 ($22.50 members)
Calendar
G r o w a Po e m : Po e t r y Wa l k i n t h e G a r d e n
Explore our 11-acre Texas Native Trail with a Master Naturalist. No registration required. Meet at 10 am at the Carriage House. Walk is free to members or with paid admission.
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Wild with Worms Workshop – Starting a Vermiculture System at Home Instructor: Emma Trester-Wilson SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 10 AM-12 PM
Feel guilty when you throw away food scraps? Worry no longer! In this fun, hands-on workshop families can create a starter worm bin to take home. Fee: $20 plus $20 materials fee per family unit (Ages 8+)
Fruits & Vegetables: Disease Prevention & Health Feathered Friends: Caring for Birds in the Winter Instructor: Dr. Mike Wargovich and Chef Iverson Brownell THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Discover the health benefits of daily inclusion of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Chef demos included. Fee: $25 ($22.50 members)
Herbs & Spices: Disease Prevention & Health Instructor: Dr. Mike Wargovich and Chef Iverson Brownell THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Consumption of herbs and spices may be the key to combating risk of chronic disease. Chef demos included. Fee: $25 ($22.50 members)
Herb Gardening for Disease and Prevention Instructor: Master Gardeners Thursday, September 15, 2-2:30 PM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2-2:30 PM In this 30-minute special extension session learn the proper care of a few of the plants Dr. Wargovich mentioned in his talk. Class fee includes at least three plants. Fee: $10 ($9 members)
G a r d e n s a n d Yo g a Instructor: AC Power Yoga SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 10-11 AM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 10-11 AM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 10-11 AM
Instructor: Cindy Klemmer and Emma Trester-Wilson TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 10 AM-12 PM
Learn what birds need to survive and make bird feeders. Fee: $20 plus $10 materials per adult plus one child (Ages 3+)
Family Drop-In Programs Wi n g e d Wo n d e r s
Second and Fourth Saturdays, 10 AM-12 PM AUG 13, AUG 27, SEPT 10, SEPT 24
Join us for some hands-on family fun! Create a simple craft, play a game, and take part in a garden exploration activity. Fee: Free with admission
BOOtanica Every Saturday in October, 10 AM-2 PM
OCT 1 – Let’s Get Batty OCT 8 – AgriLife Day – Harvest OCT 15 – Monarch Madness OCT 22 – Wild About Scarecrows OCT 29 – Dia de los Muertos Celebrate autumn at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Each week we will focus on a different fall theme with fun, hands-on activities. Fee: Free with admission
S a t u r d a y Fa m i l y D r o p - I n P r o g r a m s NOVEMBER 12, 10 AM-12 PM DECEMBER 10, 10 AM-12 PM
This class invites all levels, ages and sizes to enjoy a meditation in motion in the beauty of the Botanical Garden. Fee: $10 per person per class ($9 members)
Children’s Programming
Ta i C h i L e v e l 1
2nd Mondays, 10-11:30am
Instructor: Ming Xie TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 6, 9:30-10:30 AM SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 10, 9:30-10:30 AM Tai chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health. Practice “meditation in motion” with Ming Xie. Fee: $120 ($108 members)
C h e n S t y l e Ta i C h i Instructor: Ming Xie TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 6, 10:30-11:30 AM SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 10, 10:30-11:30 AM Chen Style Tai Chi is the oldest among the 5 major styles. Unique alternated speed and silk reeling technique quickly enhance balance, strength, and power. Fee: $120 ($108 members)
Little Sprout Mondays
Sep 12 – Tracks Oct 10 – Bats Nov 14 – Turkeys Dec 12 – Water Ages 3-5. Fee: $12 per one adult and child. Reservations required.
Animal Botanical Class 1st Saturday of each month See website for details.
VOLUNTEERS
Vo l u n t e e r R e c r u i t m e n t O r i e n t a t i o n Sept 3 - 10 am
RSVP volunteer@sabot.org. Meet at Carriage House.
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upcoming Brew s and Blooms September 10 (new date) Plant Sales September 24-25 and October 22 Chipotle Free Movie Nights September 29 October 27 B OOtanica Days Saturdays in October S carecrow Trail E xhibit October 1 – November 13 Wine Down at the Garden October 15 Sponsored by Total Wine & More Family Flashlight N ight November 4 Holidays in Bloom November 25-December 31 Dog Days December 3-4
Fountain with Pumpkins
C e l e b r a t e t h i s FALL w i t h B OO t a n i c a S a t u r d a y s , a l l m o n t h l o n g i n O c t o b e r , 1 0 AM – 2 P M
Corporate Partners H-E-B Chipotle Mexican Grill Total Wine & More
Rentals at the Garden 210.536.1409
Allegra Marketing, Print & Mail eEmployers Solutions, Inc. Phyllis Browning Company
Anne Marie’s Carriage House Bistro 210.826.5800
Peerless Events and Tents (formerly Aztec) Sanger & Altgelt
Garden Gate Gift Shop 210.536.1417