Adults

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Engage with Nature by discovering and polishing your drawing skills! Bring your favorite portable medium and explore a new artistic focus each month. Our award-winning artist instructor will start with a demonstration, then answer questions and provide tips and one-on-one attention throughout a free-drawing session. We will end by gathering to share our experiences and drawings. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before and after class!

In August, stay cool during this unique opportunity to sketch specially curated works from Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) Library’s collections, which include various botanical illustrations, prints, watercolors and photographs.

Saturday, August 3, 2024 (9:00-11:00am)

Registration closes July 31.

$35/Adult or $30/Member Adult

Materials: To protect the collection materials, we ask you to bring only pencils or pens for this class, along with your preferred sketchbook or paper.

Location: Check-in at BRIT building / Park in main lot

Instructor: Erika Duque Scully is an award-winning landscape and nature-based painter who lives and works in Fort Worth, TX. Connect with Erika online at www.erikaduque.com and on Instagram – @erika_duque.art.

Inclement Weather: N/A

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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. In August, we will keep cool by practicing indoors at the beautiful BRIT building. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class at your leisure.

Registration includes a series of 4 sessions – We cannot provide partial refunds for missed sessions.

Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2024 (9:00-10:00am)

Registration closes August 4.

$45/Adult or $40/Member Adult

Materials: Please bring a yoga mat, 6-foot strap and any other props you wish to use.

Location: Check-in at the Botanical Institute of Texas (BRIT) building / Park in the Main Lot

Instructor: Edwina Taylor is certified yoga instructor, and she is passionate about teaching Tai Chi and yoga with a restorative emphasis. To connect with Edwina, follow her on Instagram @EdwinaTaylorLife.

Inclement Weather: N/A

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Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the deliberate practice of immersion in nature using mindfulness and the senses. This practice originated in Japan and allows the body, mind and spirit to relax and rejuvenate surrounded by the healing powers of nature. We begin the class by discussing the guiding principles of shinrin-yoku that enable us to soak up the natural world around us; then each learner will enjoy individual time practicing their Forest Bathing in our tranquil Japanese Garden before reconvening to share experiences. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—feel free to explore the Garden before and after class at your leisure.

Saturday, August 10, 2024 (9:00-10:30am)

Registration closes August 7.

$20/Adult or $15/Member Adult

Materials: Bring a small seat cushion if desired.

Location: Check-in at the entrance to the Japanese Garden / Park in Lot D

Instructor: Randy Sabbagh is a Garden volunteer and a deep appreciator of the calming and healing effects of nature. He was introduced to shirin-yoku while living in Japan and is an enthusiastic practitioner who greatly enjoys introducing others to it.

Inclement Weather: Registered guests will be notified via email the day before the class if it has been canceled. The option to transfer or refund registrations will be offered.

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Discover the secrets to cultivating a bountiful autumn harvest! Gain practical insights on selecting, planting and caring for a variety of fall vegetables chosen for their ability to thrive in our area. You’ll get hands-on practice starting some leafy greens from seed and leave equipped with the knowledge and confidence to reap a rich and abundant harvest! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before and after class!

Thursday, August 15, 2024 (10:00am-12:00pm)

Registration closes August 12.

$40/Adult or $35/Member Adult

Materials: All materials provided.

Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas / Park in main lot

Instructor: Mauricio Rico is a local horticulturalist with a degree in Horticultural Science from Tarleton State University who is passionate about sharing his knowledge of and love for plants. Connect with Mauricio on Facebook “Rico’s Terrariums” and on Instagram @ricosterrariums.

Inclement Weather: N/A

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Bring a touch of nature into your home by creating a terrarium featuring a begonia from the internationally recognized Begonia Species Collection at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden! You’ll receive hands-on instruction from an experienced horticulturist covering the essential techniques for creating and maintaining a vibrant terrarium and leave with a thriving, low-maintenance garden in a glass. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before and after class! 

Can’t get enough of begonias? Or terrariums? Keep an eye out for Begonia Terrariums: Next Steps in September – registration opening soon!  

Saturday, August 17, 2024 (9:00-11:00am) 

Registration closes August 14. 

$40/Adult or $30/Member Adult  

Materials: All materials provided. 

Location: Check-in at West Entrance / Park in Lot D 

Instructor: Glenn Dickerson, the Garden’s Greenhouse Collections Coordinator, is passionate about showcasing the diversity and beauty of begonias. You can learn more about the Garden’s begonia collection at https://fwbg.org/explore-the-campus/gardens-collections/begonia-species-bank/ 

Inclement Weather: N/A 

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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 or over Zoom!

Discovery. Desire. Deception. A wondrously imagined tale of two female botanists, separated by more than a century, in a race to discover a life-saving flower … In Victorian England, headstrong adventuress Elizabeth takes up her late father’s quest for a rare, miraculous plant. She faces a perilous sea voyage, unforeseen dangers and treachery that threatens her entire family. In present-day Australia, Anna finds a mysterious metal box containing a sketchbook of dazzling watercolours, a photograph inscribed ‘Spring 1886’ and a small bag of seeds. It sets her on a path far from her safe, carefully ordered life, and on a journey that will force her to face her own demons. In this spellbinding botanical odyssey of discovery, desire and deception, Kayte Nunn has so exquisitely researched nineteenth-century Cornwall and Chile you can almost smell the fragrance of the flowers, the touch of the flora on your fingertips …

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About BRIT Reads

If you love to read and you’re passionate about botany, natural history, sustainability, and other similar topics, then join us for the BRIT Reads Book Club. This informal group meets from noon – 1 pm in the Oak Conference Room at BRIT.  Bring your lunch and a friend and tell us what you thought about the book of the month. More details at fwbg.org/book-club.

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Tai Chi is an ancient practice consisting of low-impact, slow-motion movement. The movements are intentional and meditative, improving muscle strength, flexibility, balance and aerobic conditioning. In this fun, no-judgement series, you will explore Tai Chi poses – known traditionally as “forms”—and learn to incorporate gentle movement into your life. Registration includes Garden admission on session dates—we encourage you to explore the Garden before and after each session!

In Tai Chi Sticks, you will learn forms that include handheld rods or “sticks.”  Tai Chi sticks are used to focus the mind on the body and press and massage acupuncture points.  They are also a fun tool to help beginners concentrate their attention.

Registration includes a series of 6 sessions – We cannot provide partial refunds for missed sessions.

Mondays, August 19, 26, September 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2024 (3:00-4:00pm)

Please note that Tai Chi Sticks will NOT meet on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.

Registration closes August 15.

$80/Adult or $70/Member Adult

Materials: Please bring a 5-foot broomstick (similar to this: Quickie 60 in. L x 1-1/8 in. Thick Tapered Handle 54103 – The Home Depot) and wear comfortable clothes that allow free movement.

Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas building/ Park in main lot.

Instructor: Edwina Taylor is certified yoga instructor, and she is passionate about teaching Tai Chi and yoga with a restorative emphasis. To connect with Edwina, follow her on Instagram @EdwinaTaylorLife.

Inclement Weather: N/A

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Calling all Art Adventurers! Engage with the natural world by experimenting with a variety of media and techniques. These monthly classes are appropriate for all ability and experience levels and promote enjoyment over perfection. Enjoy playing with art materials, learning new processes and having fun with our instructor’s open-ended, judgment-free style of art-making! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before classfor inspiration.

Discover the possibilities of altered books — an earth-friendly art approach that focuses on creative reuse, upcycling and reimagining materials! Bring a retired book to transform into a collection of expressive botanical artworks. We encourage you to register for multiple classes and bring the same book to continue altering. In August, explore the art of folding paper into three-dimensional flowers and bouquets to insert in your book.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 (6:00-8:00pm)

Registration closes August 15.

$42/Adult or $36/Member Adult

Materials: Please bring a hardback book with standard paper (not glossy or photo paper) that you no longer use.  Not ready to retire any books?  No problem, the Garden can provide recycled books as needed.

Also in this series:

Altered Book Botanical Blackout Poetry | Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Altered Book Plant Preservation | Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas building / Park in main lot

Instructor: Olivia Garcia-Hassell—The OG Art Teacher—has been teaching art to various ages and abilities since 2009 and firmly believes that anyone can create art and experience the mental and emotional benefits of the creative process. Connect with Olivia at TheOGartTeacher.com and on social media @the_og_art_teacher.

Inclement Weather: N/A

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Join us for an evening all about two plants – sweet basil and holy basil! These aromatic herbs delight the senses and hold many special gifts. During class, we’ll have an herbal tea tasting and discuss the properties of these two plants. You’ll learn many ways to prepare and preserve these herbs and will end the class with a fun hands-on activity. You’ll also receive recipes for incorporating these herbs into self-care and food and get tips on growing basil at home. Get ready to bring more basil into your life! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before class!

Friday, August 23, 2024 (6:00-8:00pm)

Registration closes August 20.

$45/Adult or $40/Member Adult

Materials: All materials provided.

Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas building / Park in main lot

Instructor: Andrea Garcia is a registered dietician and graduate of the Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine; she is passionate about showing others how to bring more herbs into their day-to-day lives.  Connect with Andrea at inspiredbotanicalliving.com and on Instagram @InspiredBotanicalLiving.

Inclement Weather: N/A

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Join the Garden and our partner, Natural Grocers, to explore, discover and engage with a variety of health & earth-conscious topics. Good4U classes are free; registration is recommended to help us best prepare a top-notch experience.

Dreaming of a good night’s sleep? In this Good4U class, you’ll learn a variety of natural sleep solutions that can help make sound, restful and rejuvenating sleep a reality. Explore balancing and increasing the nutrient density in your diet, practicing proper sleep hygiene and adding sleep-supportive supplements. Join us to discover steps for fostering quality, healthy sleep every night and achieve those zzz’s!

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 (6:00-7:00pm)

Registration closes August 25.

This class is free for all adults and member adults.  Registration is recommended.

Materials: All materials provided.

Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas building / Park in main lot

Instructor: Jayne Bell is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach whose passion regarding the importance of food to the body drives her continual desire to empower others. You can connect with Jayne in her role as a Nutritional Health Coach at Natural Grocers at https://www.naturalgrocers.com/nhc/jayne-bell-cinhc

Inclement Weather: N/A

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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. Sessions take place outside in the Fuller Garden when weather permits. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before and after class.

Registration includes a series of 4 sessions – We cannot provide partial refunds for missed sessions.

Mondays, September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2024 (9:00-10:00am)

Registration closes September 1.

$45/Adult or $40/Member Adult

Materials: Please bring a yoga mat, 6-foot strap and any other props you wish to use.

Location: Check-in at Garden Center / Park in Main Lot.

Instructor: Edwina Taylor is certified yoga instructor, and she is passionate about teaching Tai Chi and yoga with a restorative emphasis. To connect with Edwina, follow her on Instagram @EdwinaTaylorLife.

Inclement Weather:  Class will move indoors.

**An email with class details will be sent to all registered guests the day after the registration deadline. To be sure our emails always make it to your inbox, please add the FWBG.org domain to your email whitelist. (Click here for a quick how-to)

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**In September, our Forest Bathing class will be September 7 since the Garden is celebrating ¡Celebramos! Opening Day Kickoff: Free Admission Day on the second Saturday.  We hope to see you there, too!

Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the deliberate practice of immersion in nature using mindfulness and the senses. This practice originated in Japan and allows the body, mind and spirit to relax and rejuvenate surrounded by the healing powers of nature. We begin the class by discussing the guiding principles of shinrin-yoku that enable us to soak up the natural world around us; then each learner will enjoy individual time practicing their Forest Bathing in our tranquil Japanese Garden before reconvening to share experiences. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before and after class..

Saturday, September 7, 2024 (9:00-10:30am) **Please note this is the first Saturday in September.

Registration closes September 4.

$20/Adult or $15/Member Adult

Materials: Bring a small seat cushion if desired.

Location: Check-in at the entrance to the Japanese Garden / Park in Lot D

Instructor: Randy Sabbagh is a Garden volunteer and a deep appreciator of the calming and healing effects of nature. He was introduced to shirin-yoku while living in Japan and is an enthusiastic practitioner who greatly enjoys introducing others to it.

Inclement Weather: Registered guests will be notified via email the day before the class if it has been canceled. The option to transfer or refund registrations will be offered.

**An email with class details will be sent to all registered guests the day after the registration deadline. To be sure our emails always make it to your inbox, please add the FWBG.org domain to your email whitelist. (Click here for a quick how-to)