Media Advisory - BOOtanica at the San Antonio Botanical Garden

MEDIA CONTACT:

Connie Swann, Director of Marketing

cswann@sabot.org

210.536.1411

Frankie Ferdin, Marketing Assistant

fferdin@sabot.org

210.536.1405

For Immediate Release

BOOtanica at the San Antonio Botanical Garden features Hands-on Activities, Costume Parade, and Plant Sale

Who: San Antonio Botanical Garden

What: BOOtanica , sponsored by H-E-B, celebrates the fall season at the Garden with a variety of hands-on activities for the whole family.

When: Saturday, October 27, 10am - 2pm.

Where: San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX 78209

Cost: BOOtanica is included with general admission ($12-$9). Thanks to H-E-B, guests will receive $2 off admission from 10am-2pm.

Activities and Special Guests

• Feature exhibit Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks

• Scarecrow Trail

• Marigold/Calendula Adoption

• Calavera Mask-making

• Pumpkin Decorating (while supplies last)

• Culinary Demonstrations

• Costume Parade at NOON led by Alamo Heights Drumline

• Special Guests:

Bertie from LEGOLAND Discover Center San Antonio
Native Plant Society of Texas – San Antonio Chapter
Spark Art Club - Advanced Learning Academy
Free Build with San Antonio Plastic Bricks
UTSA Engineering Students

Wear your favorite costume!

Bertie from LEGOLAND

Discover Center San Antonio will be joining the festivities!

Costume Parade at Noon!

BOOtanica Plant Sale

October 27 & 28 | 10am – 5pm

Guests can choose from a variety of more than 200 native specimens, lovingly cared for by the Garden’s volunteers. Find the perfect plants for your south Texas landscape during the plant sale.

*Admission is not required to shop the plant sale. However, admission is still required to visit the Garden.

About the San Antonio Botanical Garden

The San Antonio Botanical Garden features 38 acres of nature spaces located deep in the heart of San Antonio. Admission to the San Antonio Botanical Garden is $12 adults; $10 students, seniors, military; $9 children age 3-13. The Botanical Garden is open year-round except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. For more information, please call 210-536-1400 or visit www.sabot.org.

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