Fort Worth Botanic Garden Presents ¡Celebramos! A Celebration of Latin American Culture & Heritage

August 27, 2024

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is thrilled to announce the line up for this year’s ¡Celebramos! A Celebration of Latin American Culture & Heritage event, presented by Charles Schwab Bank. From September 14 through October 27, guests are invited to immerse themselves in the vibrant and rich traditions of Latin America through a series of performances, exhibitions, dining experiences, and shopping opportunities.

Experience the Magic of the Garden After Hours at FWBG

August 20, 2024

Join the Fort Worth Botanic Garden (FWBG) for Fall After Hours concert series, presented by Texas Capital on September 13, October 11, and November 8. These enchanting evenings, featuring local music artists, are the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the Garden under the stars. Whether you’re looking to relax after a long week, spend quality time with friends, or enjoy a romantic date night, these nights are designed to create memorable experiences.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Texas Christian University Collaborate to Highlight the Benefits of Urban Forests

July 22, 2024

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden (FWBG) is excited to announce the findings of a significant research project conducted in collaboration with the Texas Christian University (TCU) Environmental & Sustainability Sciences Department. This study highlights the vital ecosystem services provided by urban forests, specifically focusing on the South Woods of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.

CHEERS TO 90 YEARS AT THE FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN

June 26, 2024

Get ready to celebrate nature’s finest with the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, the oldest botanic garden in Texas! We’re turning 90 years old, and we’re inviting you to join the festivities.

TREE EXPERTS DONATE EXPERTISE TO SAVE THREATENED ASH TREES AT FWBG

June 25, 2024

A dedicated team of tree specialists have graciously donated services and treatment to help preserve several established ash trees at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Twenty-four ash trees that are threatened by the invasive emerald ash borer insect (Agrilus planipennis), also known as EAB, will receive treatment from Bartlett Tree Experts, a leading provider of scientific tree care, and Rainbow Ecoscience, a tree health company that leads the industry nationwide in creating solutions for pests and disease.

Celebrate Juneteenth with Free Admission at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden!

June 13, 2024

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is thrilled to offer free admission on Juneteenth, Wednesday, June 19th. Join us for a day of community amidst the vibrant beauty of our 120-acre garden. This celebration of community was generously sponsored by R Bank.

CELEBRATE SPRING AT FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN’S JAPANESE FESTIVAL

April 16, 2024

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden invites guests to explore the rich traditions of Japan during the Spring Japanese Festival, April 20-21. This highly anticipated event offers a unique opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in the art and culture of Japan while enjoying the beauty of the Garden.

FWBG OFFERS PLANTS AND GARDENING ADVICE AT THE ANNUAL PLANT SPRING PLANT SALE

March 28, 2024

It’s finally here! The always-popular spring plant sale at the Fort Worth Botanic will take place April 5 (2-6:30 p.m.) and 6 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) at the Garden’s Grove area. A special preview and Q&A will take place on April 4 (5-6:30 p.m.). Participants must register at https://fwbg.org/events/spring-plant-sale-2024/ to attend.

NO KIDDING… GOATS ARE COMING TO THE BOTANIC GARDEN

March 28, 2024

We’re not kidding … goats are coming to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden! With generous support from the Anita Berry Martin Memorial Fund at North Texas Community Foundation, FWBG will be hosting a small herd of goats, April 5-15, to help us clean up the invasive plant species in our Native Texas Boardwalk area. The goats will be visible for guests during regular Garden hours and monitored by a herder 24/7.

SOUTHERN LIVING NAMES FWBG ONE OF SOUTH’S MOST BEAUTIFUL GARDENS

March 28, 2024

Fort Worth Botanic Garden was selected as one of the South’s Most Beautiful Gardens by Southern Living magazine. Fifteen botanical gardens were honored by the iconic magazine, with FWBG being the only Texas location chosen. The elite list was compiled by the editors of Southern Living who report, research, and visit gardens across the South throughout the year. Other gardens selected include the United States Botanic Garden (DC), the Atlanta Botanical Garden (GA), and the Sarah P. Duke Gardens (NC), among others.

Longtime Fort Worth Botanic Garden Vice President Heads to Omaha

March 27, 2024

Lauritzen Gardens has named Ennis Anderson IV its new CEO, effective May 1, 2024. Anderson currently serves as senior vice president of guest services and operations for Fort Worth Botanic Garden in Texas and holds a leadership position with the Executive Board of the American Public Garden Association (APGA).

Spring at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Has Something for Everyone!

March 6, 2024

Guests can enjoy more than breathtaking blooms this spring at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden! With three new exhibits and more than 200,000 tulips, daffodils and other flowering bulbs bursting into color, this season is bigger and better than ever!

Fort Worth Botanic Garden Hosts “Living” Sculptures by Renowned Artist Seward Johnson

February 27, 2024

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden will be hosting Seward Johnson Sculptures in the Garden, Mar. 1 – Sept. 1. This art installation of 21 lifelike sculptures by the late artist Seward Johnson, will take Garden guests by surprise as they encounter “living” art that fools the eye and begs for double takes. Strategically placed to blend with their surroundings, Johnson’s unique creations make everyday occurrences special and bring classic art to life.

EXOTIC BUTTERFLIES TO TAKE FLIGHT AT THE FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN

February 22, 2024

Leave your passport at home and come to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden to experience some of the planet’s most beautiful pollinators in one convenient place. Butterflies in the Garden, presented by Central Market, will take flight, March 1 through April 14, in the Rainforest Conservatory.

Funds to Preserve Global Plant Biodiversity Awarded to Five Botanic Gardens

February 15, 2024

The Global Genome Initiative for Gardens (GGI-Gardens) a collaborative science-based effort led by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), BGCI-US, and the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) are pleased to announce five awards to botanic gardens and arboreta in five countries to collect and conserve plant diversity. The GGI-Gardens Awards Program supports activities to preserve Earth’s genomic biodiversity of plants through sampling of living collections maintained at botanic gardens around the world.

SHEDDING SOME LIGHT ON THE SOLAR ECLIPSE

February 15, 2024

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History are partnering for a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse experience! Both venues will offer eclipse viewing areas and exciting educational activities for guests on April 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m

PREPARE FOR A JURASSIC JOURNEY AT THE FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN

January 11, 2024

Something BIG is coming to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden! Starting Jan. 26, you can see Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors, an epic exhibit that brings dinosaurs to life in an outdoor environment.

A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming to the Botanic Garden in 2024!

December 27, 2023

The new year is bringing even more wonder and excitement to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden! Here’s a peek at the upcoming exhibits and events for 2024.

Fall Japanese Festival Marks 50th Anniversary of Japanese Garden

October 17, 2023

Visitors are invited to celebrate the vibrant colors of fall in the Japanese Garden while exploring the arts and culture of Japan during the Fall Japanese Festival on Nov. 4-5. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Japanese Garden’s opening in 1973.

Botanic Garden Creates a Stunning Floral Carpet for Día de los Muertos

October 10, 2023

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden will incorporate the beauty of tradition, culture, and botanicals for Día de Los Muertos, Oct. 28-Nov. 2. Widely observed in Hispanic cultures, Día de Los Muertos or the Day of the Dead, is a tradition where the living prepare for and celebrate the souls of the departed.

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