San Antonio Botanical Garden to Host Free Screening of Hope for the Guadalupe
The San Antonio Botanical Garden is inviting the community to a special screening of Hope for the Guadalupe, a documentary highlighting the devastating July 4, 2025 flooding across the Texas Hill Country and the ongoing efforts to restore the Guadalupe River and surrounding communities.
The event will take place Friday, May 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, located at San Antonio Botanical Garden at 555 Funston Place.
The documentary focuses on the catastrophic flash floods that caused the Guadalupe River to rise more than 37 feet in just hours, destroying an estimated 52% of riparian vegetation in Kerr County and leaving lasting impacts across the region. The film follows biologists, conservationists, and landowners as they work together to restore the riverbanks through native planting efforts, seed distribution, and long-term stewardship projects.
Restoration efforts highlighted in the film include replanting cypress trees, sycamores, native grasses, and sedges designed to stabilize the riverbanks and support ecosystem recovery. Alongside the environmental healing, the documentary also explores the resilience of the communities affected by the disaster.
Following the screening, attendees will hear from director Ben Masters during a panel discussion featuring experts and organizations involved in the river’s restoration efforts. Participating groups include the Kerr County River Foundation, Hill Country Alliance, Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, and the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Admission to the event is free, though registration is encouraged.
Event Schedule
- 6:30 p.m. – Doors open with reception and light bites
- 7:00 p.m. – Hope for the Guadalupe screening begins
- 7:30 p.m. – Panel discussion
- 8:15 p.m. – Event concludes
The San Antonio Botanical Garden spans 39 acres in the heart of San Antonio and focuses on connecting the community with nature through educational programs, conservation efforts, and immersive garden experiences.
