News & Publications

Kristy Odom Assumes Role as Board Chair at BRIT with a Vision to Enhance Fort Worth Botanic Garden

December 17, 2024

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden along with their managing partner the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT), proudly announces Kristy Odom as their new board chair. A seasoned entrepreneur and dedicated community leader, Odom brings a wealth of experience and a strategic vision to her new role, aiming to further enhance BRIT’s mission of research, conservation, and public engagement.

Join FWBG for a Free Day to Celebrate 90 Years of Nature

December 11, 2024

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Texas’ oldest botanic garden, is turning 90 and you’re invited to join us for a free admission day on our official birthday, Wednesday, December 18! It’s the perfect opportunity to experience the beauty of nature and the rich history of FWBG.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden Announces Groundbreaking of First Major Expansion in 20-Year Master Plan

November 20, 2024

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking for the Baker Martin Family Garden, which took place on Saturday, November 16. The launch of the family garden marks a significant milestone in the Garden’s ambitious 20-year Master Plan.

Glimpse the Garden’s history through BRIT Herbarium specimens

November 7, 2024

Today, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) are a single organization, but that is a recent development. BRIT and the Garden combined forced in October 2020 after many decades of independent operation. However, the Garden and BRIT worked together for years before the merger. One aspect of that long-term partnership is preserved in specimens in the BRIT Herbarium that were collected in the Garden.