Santa Fe Botanical Garden

06/06/2026

It’s wedding season! Did you know the Garden is a beloved local venue for weddings, graduation parties, and gatherings of all kind?

We’ll keep you updated each weekend on our Stories if you can expect any early closures as we welcome our 2026 couples!

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06/03/2026

Every healthy ecosystem is built on connection. This summer, we’re inviting our community to invest in our mission to celebrate, cultivate, and conserve Northern New Mexico’s vibrant ecosystems.

And if you donate June 30, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar—up to $20,000—by our Board of Directors.

DOUBLE your impact at the link in our bio.

2026 Summer Appeal Support the Garden! CLICK HERE TO DONATE Dear Friend of the Garden, In every healthy ecosystem, connection is everything. Here at Santa Fe Botanical Garden, insects and other creatures

06/02/2026

A special evening that brings cutting-edge plant science to life!

We’re thrilled to invite you to The Light Eaters: An Evening with Zoë Schlanger at the New Mexico Museum of Art’s historic St. Francis Auditorium. During this special evening, Schlanger will challenge established views on plant intelligence and expand on their sophisticated behaviors.

Stay after the lecture for a book signing in partnership with .

For an even more exclusive experience, a limited number of VIP tickets are available for a pre-event courtyard reception with Schlanger, featuring wine and light hors d’oeuvres. Limited VIP tickets remain!

📖 Tuesday, June 16 from 6:00 - 8:00pm (VIP Reception begins at 5:00).

Learn more at the link in our bio!

Join us for The Light Eaters: An Evening with Zoë Schlanger, part of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden’s Science and Conservation Speaker Series, held at the New Mexico Museum of Art’s St. Francis Auditorium. Blending cutting-edge science with compelling storytelling, Schlanger—author of The Ligh...

06/01/2026

Our piñon pines (Pinus edulis) are changing this time of year and many of our guests have been asking our Director of Horticulture what’s going on!

As seen in the first image, male pollen cones are almost done and will soon fall.

In slide two, you’ll see tiny female cones that are just getting pollinated. They will spend the next 2–3 years slowly maturing.

And those little “candles” on the branches? New growth! They grow shorter in wetter conditions…like we might see coming up during this year’s monsoon season!

05/29/2026

The results are in…and you voted the Garden number one in the Best Nonprofit for the Environment category during the 2026 Best of Santa Fe campaign!

We can’t thank our community enough for coming together and sharing your love of this beloved natural space. Our team is gearing up for a fantastic season of events, workshops, and so much more, and this gives us the boost we need to kick off the summer with enthusiasm.

See you in the Garden!

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05/27/2026

Capture your vision of the Garden with sketchbook and watercolor in hand!

In this beginner-friendly, 4-day plein air journaling class, award-winning Santa Fe artist Antonio Darden guides you through color theory, value study, and perspective as you sketch adobe walls, blossoms, and garden gates. Whether you’ve never painted before or are looking to grow your practice, this class is for you.

🎨 May 31 through June 3

Learn more: https://visitsfbg.org/event/journaling-through-watercolor-with-antonio-darden-may-2026/

Pictured above: “Miniature Hollyhocks” by Darden

05/26/2026

The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program offers a rare chance to explore exceptional private gardens, and this year, Santa Fe is on the map.

Two extraordinary local gardens will showcase the creativity and ingenuity that define high-desert horticulture. Set against adobe homes and mountain vistas, these spaces tell stories of adaptation, sustainability, and a deep love of place.

Tickets available now for these extraordinary garden tours. Learn more: https://visitsfbg.org/event/garden-conservancy-open-day/

🌼 May 30 with ticketed time sessions throughout the day

Photo: James David

05/22/2026

Rose season loading…

Have you started to notice our numerous rose bushes coming to life? Stay tuned. It’s going to be a gorgeous summer!

05/21/2026

As Above, So Below redefines craft spirits by embracing the unknown and honoring traditional methods of distillation. When you visit their cocktail lounge and sip one of their house-made spirits, you’ll understand the deep history that goes into their craft!
distillery is a longtime supporter of Santa Fe Botanical Garden and we can’t thank them enough for their support for