Fort Worth ISD and many other area schools start up again today, August 13. To help your family get off on the right foot, our educators put together the following list of tips for the first few weeks of school.
The hot days of summer have returned, and most Texans have retreated inside to the AC and ceiling fans. But just because you’re camped out on the sofa doesn’t mean you can take your mind on an outdoor adventure. Here are books recommended by the Garden’s educators that spark the imaginations and fuel the minds of your kids this summer.
When was the last time you and your kids went outside, let go all of your worries and played in the mud? Can’t remember? Then you, too, should celebrate International Mud Day, a global effort to get kids outside and up to their elbows in good, clean fun.
Families and caregivers can help support the mental health of children by promoting positive behaviors and giving children tools to help get through difficult times. One tool that has been proven to be effective? Connecting children to nature.
The total solar eclipse is only days away. Check out these safety tips, family activities and books to make the most of this incredible experience.
Butterflies in the Garden has returned to the Garden with more colors, more flutters and more magic! Plan your visit with your family with our Field Guide–then play Pollinator Bingo and learn all about how insects use camouflage to stay safe.
If you want your kids to have a fun, relaxing summer—without completely turning off their brains!—look no further than the Garden’s S.E.E.D. (Summer Exploration, Engagement, and Discovery) Camps in the Garden. Members can register now; general registration opens February 16.
The Garden welcomes multiple fun and fascinating exhibits this year, and the Children and Families Education program is excited to introduce classes and workshops that will deepen the experience for your family.
The Fort Worth Opera returns to the Garden this year for four performances of the Christmas favorite, “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” This one-act English-language production is sure to delight your entire family. Reserve your tickets today!
Girls are strong, curious, passionate people who are always growing and learning. The Girls’ Nature Workshop series gives them a strong, sturdy base from which they can grow their love of nature. This fall, girls ages seven to 12 have two opportunities to branch out in new directions at our Girls’ Nature Workshops.
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