The San Antonio Botanical Garden serves as a 38-acre tranquil escape, living classroom, research and conservation facility, and entertainment venue where art and cultural experiences come to life. 

As Conservation and Volunteer Programs Specialist, I coordinated adult conservation and cultural programs relevant to current exhibits. The conservation program consists of around 100 annual programs, in addition to regular Garden-wide and collaborative programs. I also managed the volunteer program consisting of 200 active volunteers using the GivePulse system. 

Programs

I regularly taught programs, including (but not limited to):

Bizarre Botany Series

Guided Tours walking tours through the Garden and paired with a themed cocktail.

Nefarious Plants, Promiscuous Plants, The Fungus Among Us, Amazing Adaptations

DIY Culinary Series

Collaborated with in-house chef on series combining culinary education and food history. 

Gin, Preserved Lemons, Za'atar, Ginger Ceviche, Marigold Tequila

Honey Tasting at Bee Day, 2021

Rain Chain and Sustainable Design

Virtual Tour of the Garden's Hives

Conservatory designed by Emilio Ambasz

Exhibits

September 19, 2020 - May 1, 2021

Outdoor exhibition by Santa Fe artists, Jennifer and Kevin Box, captures the delicate nature of the origami paper art form in museum-quality metals. 

May 8, - November 2, 2021

Rendition of Frida’s iconic home and garden uncovers Kahlo’s deep connection with Mexican native vegetation and the natural world. 

Apr 2021 - Oct 2022

Monumental exhibition by Steve Tobin including      towering root systems,   polished clouds, egg-laden nests, and spiraling tornados.

Nov. 2021 - Jan. 2022 | Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

Illuminations dazzle the senses on a one-mile trail that includes installations unique to Texas created by both local and international artists.