Gardens
Let’s Explore
The FWBG is composed of 23 specialty gardens, including a tropical conservatory, a forest boardwalk, and a water conservation garden.
Sept 19–20 & Oct 18
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Member Early Access Starts Nov 15
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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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children & family programs
Oct 19, 2026
Homeschool Family Field Trip: Autumn Discovery – Session 2
Register here Leaves are changing, days are getting shorter, and nature is full of surprises! Join us for this Homeschool Family Field trip for ages 4–8 featuring pumpkin dissections, outdoor exploration, and creepy crawly encounters. Monday, October 19th (10:00 AM – 11:45 AM) Registration deadline: Thursday, October 15th Pricing: $12 /Participant | $10 /Member Participant... -
adult education classes
Oct 19, 2026
BRIT Reads Book Club: “The Forbidden Garden” by Simon Parkin
Do you love to read? Are you passionate about botany, natural history, sustainability and similar topics? Then, you’ll love the BRIT Reads Book Club! This informal group meets every other month to discuss a chosen book, in-person and virtually. We begin with a moderator summarizing the book and reviewing its key points. Then there is... -
adult education classes
Oct 21, 2026
Awaken Your Next Chapter: A Nature-Based Workshop & Sound Bath
Every season teaches us how to move through change: how to release, rest, root down, and rise again. This fall, join us in the Gardens for an immersive evening exploring the wisdom of the natural world as a mirror for our own inner transitions. Through guided reflection, nature as an oracle, and gentle practices, we’ll... -
health & wellness
Oct 24, 2026
Free for members
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: October 24
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 crosses several... -
events
Oct 24, 2026
Members-Only: Boo-tanical Bash
Spend a Halloween evening in the Garden with fellow members, hands-on activities, and a movie under the stars. This year’s feature is The Addams Family (1991). Gates open at 6 PM, so come early for festive stations hosted by our Learning & Engagement team. Decorate a pumpkin, crack the case at Spooky Plant Files, and... -
children & family programs
Oct 24, 2026
Girls Nature Workshop: Beyond the Bouquet
Register here Together in partnership, the Fort Worth Garden Club (FWGC) and FWBG present the Girls Nature Workshops series! These hands-on programs connect girls and their families to the fascinating world of horticulture and floriculture. Each workshop highlights skills and activities designed to inspire the next generation of plant lovers and environmental stewards. In this... -
dog-friendly events
Oct 24, 2026
Members-Only: Howl-O-Ween
Join us for a tail-wagging good time at our Members Only Howl-O-Ween Pup Parade! Dress your furry friends in their best Halloween costumes and strut through the Garden with fellow members and their pups. Not a member yet? Join today! Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM Price: Free Location: Leonard... -
art exhibitions
Oct 28, 2026
Fantastic Flora: Fairies and Fabled Creatures
Teleport to the realm of the fae, personified plants, and other more-than-human entities through BRIT Library’s fall 2026 exhibit, “Fantastic Flora: Fairies and Fabled Creatures.” Step into various cultures’ tales of yore and folklore through handpicked illustrations from the Library’s Oliver G. Burk Children’s Collection, artworks from libraries and museums worldwide, and spellbinding specimens from the... -
health & wellness
Oct 31, 2026
Free for members
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: October 31
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 crosses several... -
adult education classes
Oct 31, 2026
Discover Forest Bathing: Deeper Immersion
Dipped your toes into the world of Forest Bathing and ready to fully immerse yourself? Join this intermediate class to connect with fellow forest bathers, learn from each other’s insights, and expand your personal practice. Class starts with and instructor-led exploration of several Japanese philosophical and aesthetic concepts connected with forest bathing, followed by a...
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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Scanning the Surface of an Unknown World: Studying Leaf Trichomes in the Ironweeds (Vernonieae, Compositae)
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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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