Do you appreciate Texas plants in bloom? BRIT Library’s latest art exhibition, Traveling through Texas’ Treasures, features watercolor paintings of Texas native plants by botanical artist Marie Wesby.  Many of these paintings would go on to be included in Wesby’s A Treasury of Texas Flora (2001), a comprehensive book detailing many native Texas plants’ growing seasons and […]

Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Fort Worth’s favorite summer music festival! The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents twelve nights of live music, fun and fireworks! Grab your blanket, family and picnic basket and enjoy the return of this musical feast under the stars.

Both sessions of Gardeneering are now sold out. We hope to see you at another experience!  Join us for S.E.E.D. (Summer Exploration, Engagement, and Discovery) Camp in the Garden! Campers will explore the grounds of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Botanical Research Institute of Texas while learning about the natural world, growing into young […]

Both sessions of Water World are now sold out. We hope to see you at another experience!  Join us for S.E.E.D. (Summer Exploration, Engagement, and Discovery) Camp in the Garden! Campers will explore the grounds of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Botanical Research Institute of Texas while learning about the natural world, growing into […]

We apologize for any inconvenience, the originally scheduled July 2 Drawing the Garden event is unavailable. We are currently working with the instructor to reschedule. Thank you for your understanding. August and September dates for this class are currently open for registration. Eager to engage your inner artist and learn – or polish – drawing […]

“Importing Plants and Plant Materials with USDA: Plant Protection and Quarantine” A (Virtual) Lunchtime Lecture by Jeremy Whisenhunt Join us online at noon Central as Plant Health Safeguarding Specialist Jeremy Whisenhunt discusses his role with “APHIS,” Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, a division of the United States Department of Agriculture. Presentation topics will include […]

Join our recurring all-level yoga class to move, stretch, and awaken your mind and body. You’ll learn unique connections within the body to increase muscle elasticity, loosen joints, and gain flexibility. This class takes place on the first and third Wednesday of each month – registration is for one session, not all. Please note that […]

In this workshop you will learn to create botanical cyanotype prints. You will learn how artists made the first photographs of plants and flowers using this camera-less technique. Enjoy experimenting to make unique compositions using local flora from the Garden or bring your own plant specimens.

Registration for this camp is now closed. Join us for S.E.E.D. (Summer Exploration, Engagement, and Discovery) Camp in the Garden! Campers will explore the grounds of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Botanical Research Institute of Texas while learning about the natural world, growing into young scientists, and having fun! You don’t have to travel […]

Both sessions of Bugs Among Us are now sold out. We hope to see you at another experience! Join us for S.E.E.D. (Summer Exploration, Engagement, and Discovery) Camp in the Garden! Campers will explore the grounds of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Botanical Research Institute of Texas while learning about the natural world, growing […]

The dog days of summer have arrived. Enjoy the Garden with your pup for an entire weekend! Dog Days will be held during regular Garden hours (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.), with regular admission for humans and an additional $5 per dog. Hydration stations for dogs will be provided by the Garden across campus.

Note: this event will be offered in person and online.   Join the book club meeting in person at the Oak Conference Room in the BRIT building! At no time in our history have Americans been more obsessed with food. Options- including those for local, sustainable, and organic food-seem limitless. And yet, our food supply is […]