Gardens
Let’s Explore
The FWBG is composed of 23 specialty gardens, including a tropical conservatory, a forest boardwalk, and a water conservation garden.
May 22 – Sept 7
Sean Kenney's Nature POP! Made with LEGO Bricks
Opening This Fall
Baker Martin Family Garden
Oct 10, 2026
FWBG Family Fun Run
Evergreen Favorites
Something for everyone
Enjoy some of the ongoing and loved experiences at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden — and rediscover familiar favorites.
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adult education classes
Jul 14, 2026
Good4u: Natural Tips to Support Healthy Sleep
Join the Garden and our partner, Natural Grocers, to explore a variety of health & earth-conscious topics. Good4u classes are free; registration is recommended to help us best prepare a top-notch experience. Are you dreaming of a good night’s sleep? In this class, you’ll learn a variety of natural sleep solutions that can support you... -
adult education classes
Jul 15, 2026
Member discounts
Drawing International Botanicals: July 15
Tour the world in this beginner-friendly drawing class exploring the diversity of botanical plants from the Garden’s collections. Our expert instructor will demonstrate techniques using different types of graphite pencils, then provide helpful tips and support during unstructured drawing time. You’ll leave with the tools used during class, new skills, and inspiration to continue your... -
adult education classes
Jul 16, 2026
Member discounts
Creative Explorations: Sculptural Paper Making
Explore new artistic media and techniques through plant-based projects with a fun and inspiring local artist. These monthly classes are appropriate for all experience levels and promote enjoyment over perfection. Reawaken your creative spirit with our instructor’s open-ended, judgment-free approach to art! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden... -
health & wellness
Jul 18, 2026
Free for members
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: July 18
Step into serenity every Saturday with our new weekly Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk. It’s a peaceful start to your weekend at FWBG! What to Expect: A 60-minute silent walk led by a mindfulness guide Gentle movement breaks using easy-to-follow practices A peaceful, grounding experience focusing on the senses Note: The path includes uneven... -
adult education classes
Jul 18, 2026
Member discounts
En Plein Air Watercolor: Japanese Garden – July
Embark on a historical tradition of outdoor painting with guided lessons in the Garden’s tranquil morning light. Through guided exercises and individual practice, you’ll learn to capture the light and compositions using the spontaneity of watercolor. This class is suitable for both new painters and practiced watercolorists. Join us monthly to paint the changing seasons... -
adult education classes
Jul 18, 2026
Member discounts
Discover Forest Bathing: July 18
Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the deliberate practice of immersion in nature using mindfulness and the senses. This practice originated in Japan and allows the body, mind and spirit to relax and rejuvenate surrounded by the healing powers of nature. This introductory class begins by discussing the guiding principles of shinrin-yoku that enable us to... -
events
Jul 18, 2026
SOLD OUT – Members-Only: Botanical Waltz Across Texas
A Botanical Waltz Across Texas highlights the state’s extraordinary plant diversity shaped by its role as a biological crossroads. This lecture offers a broad overview of Texas’ major landscapes, vegetational regions, and remarkable native and endemic plants that make the Lone Star State botanically unique. This is an exclusive event for FWBG members. Not a member... -
adult education classes
Jul 18, 2026
Member discounts
Ikebana Workshop: Linear Elements
Explore the beautiful art of Japanese floral arrangement – ikebana – with our internationally-certified expert instructor. Each class starts with an introduction to ikebana concepts and rules, followed by a demonstration featuring the session’s theme and materials. Then you’ll get hands-on crafting your own arrangement and class will end with participants sharing their results. Whether... -
adult education classes
Jul 21, 2026
Lunchtime Lecture: The Urban Wildlife Information Network
The Urban Wildlife Information Network (UWIN) is an international research project started by the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. The focus is monitoring wildlife along the urban to rural gradient using camera traps. The Fort Worth UWIN project began in 2021 and uses the TX-199 corridor as a transect to collect data in Tarrant and... -
adult education classes
Jul 24, 2026
Free for members
Expeditions through the Lens: Staff Gallery Talk
Curious about the research side of BRIT? Join research staff for a deeper look at the ambitious digitization and collection project that produced the current exhibit “Expeditions through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist.” You’ll hear insights and stories from the team that lead the project, be introduced to the new imaging lab, and...
Family Membership*
Yearly membership for two adults and children.
Year-round Garden admission
Invitations to members-only events and webinars
Early members-only admission daily at 7:00a.m.
$95
Annually
*The membership plan includes benefits for adult children with disabilities as well as two guest passes per year that can only be used once.
Learn
Let’s Grow
Explore the science, stories, and seasonal tips that help every garden and gardener – thrive.
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BRIT scientists work in the field and in the lab to uncover the mysteries of the tiny but mighty dwarf pipewort
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BRIT Conservationists Work with Developers and Landowners to Rescue Threatened Plants One Seed at a Time
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Backyard Veggie Garden Contributes +1,300 Pounds of Organic Produce to Union Gospel Mission
Rooted in Research
Serving as the research arm of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) is an international scientific research and learning center dedicated to conservation and knowledge sharing. BRIT’s purpose focuses on sustainability—minimizing its environmental footprint and acting as an educational resource for the community.
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