STEAM Day: Painting with Yucca

Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day at the Garden! What happens when science meets art, and a plant becomes a paintbrush? Discover the creative possibilities of the natural world as we celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day all weekend at the Garden! Learn how yucca plants have traditionally been used to make paintbrushes, transforming plant fibers into tools for artistic expression. Then, get hands-on by crafting your own paintbrush from yucca fibers and putting it to the test as you create a painting of your own. Explore the fascinating connections between plants, science, art, and cultural knowledge, and discover how the natural world can inspire creativity in unexpected ways. Join us for a colorful celebration of nature’s ingenuity! Date and Time: Two Dates Saturday, November 7, 2026 Sunday, November 8, 2026 11:00am – 12:30am Location: Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Outdoor Classroom in Oyos y Mano Ethnobotanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505 Pricing: Free with paid Garden admission