Adult Education
Upcoming Events
Drawing in the Garden – Trial Garden
Click here to register now. Discover and polish your drawing skills at the Garden! 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 […]
- adult class
- adult education
- art class
- art in the garden
- botanical art
- class
- drawing class
- drawing in the garden
- erika duque scully
- member benefits
- morning class
- outdoor class
- saturday class
- trial garden
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Date
Mar 1, 2025
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Botany Lunchtime Lecture: Using Data to Understand the Past and Predict the Future
Cost: Free Speaker: Antonio R. Castilla (Department of Plant Biology, Ecology, and Evolution, Oklahoma State University) Abstract: Understanding the biogeographic history of species often requires integrating diverse data and methodologies, including species distribution models (SDMs) based on occurrence data, pollen abundance models derived from fossil records, and genetic analyses using scenario-based models. While these approaches […]
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Date
Mar 4, 2025
- Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location The Commons at the Botanical Institute of Texas
Gentle Yoga – March
Click here to register now. 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. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class. This month, sessions will […]
- adult class
- adult education
- beginner yoga
- class
- edwina taylor
- fort worth yoga
- garden member discounts
- gentle yoga
- member benefits
- morning class
- staff instructor
- weekday class
- wellness class
- yoga
- yoga in the garden
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Date
Mar 5, 2025
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Your Intuition with Nature
Discover the harmony between nature and intuition as you uncover guidance, healing, and inspiration in the rhythms of the earth. Through guided reflections and mindful practices in the peaceful Fuller Garden, you’ll deepen your connection to nature and explore how its cycles—growth, decay, renewal, and resilience—can support your emotional and spiritual journey. Leave with practical […]
- adult education
- class
- connecting with nature
- forest bathing
- member benefits
- wellness class
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Date
Mar 5, 2025
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location Gardens
Photographing Butterflies in the Garden
Capture stunning butterfly photos at the Butterflies in the Garden exhibit in the beautiful Rainforest Conservatory. With vibrant colors and captivating moments, it’s a dream for nature photography enthusiasts. Join our exclusive Wednesday afternoon session, led by a professional instructor who will share expert tips for capturing sharp, beautiful butterfly shots. Whether you’re a beginner […]
- adult class
- adult education
- class
- connecting with nature
- member benefits
- weekday class
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Date
Mar 5, 2025
- Time 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Discover Forest Bathing – March
Click here to register now. 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. This introductory class begins by discussing the guiding principles of […]
- adult class
- adult education
- class
- connecting with nature
- forest bathing
- garden member discounts
- japanese garden
- meditation
- member benefits
- mindfulness
- mindfulness in the garden
- morning class
- saturday class
- shinrin-yoku
- wellness in the garden
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Date
Mar 8, 2025
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Build Native Bee Homes
Discover Texas Native Bees: Learn, Attract, and Build a Bee Home Who are Texas’s native bees, and why are they essential for your garden? In this engaging workshop, you’ll learn about native Texan bees like mason bees, leafcutter bees, and other gentle, solitary pollinators. Find out how to attract these vital ecosystem partners to your […]
- adult education
- garden member discounts
- member benefits
- morning class
- workshop
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Date
Mar 8, 2025
- Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pollinator Gardening
Are you passionate about attracting butterflies and moths to your garden? Learn how to create the perfect pollinator garden designed for North Texas! Join our expert horticulturist to discover the best plants for butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. This class will cover essential tips for selecting pollinator-friendly plants, the best plant pairings, and how […]
- adult class
- connecting with nature
- diy
- member benefits
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Date
Mar 12, 2025
- Time 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Discover Ikebana – Welcome Spring
Join our hands-on ikebana workshop and learn the traditional art of Japanese flower arranging! Perfect for beginners and experienced students, this class will teach you the principles, techniques, and themes of ikebana, a unique Japanese floral design style known for its beauty and simplicity. Led by an internationally-certified instructor, you’ll start with an introduction to […]
- adult class
- botanical art
- member benefits
- workshop
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Date
Mar 14, 2025
- Time 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Creating Pysanky Eggs – Wednesday
Click here to register now! Pysanky, the ancient Ukrainian art of decorating eggs, dates back to prehistoric times and was believed to protect against evil spirits, celebrate the return of spring, and bring good fortune. The process involves applying layers of beeswax to an egg’s surface, then dipping it in colorful dyes to create intricate […]
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- adult class
- adult education
- art
- art class for beginners
- class
- diy
- evening class
- garden member discounts
- hands-on
- member benefits
- spring class
- staff instructor
- weeknight class
- workshop
- workshops
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Date
Mar 26, 2025
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Family Membership*
Yearly membership for two adults and children.
Year-round Garden admission
Invitations to members-only events and webinars
Early members-only admission daily at 7:00a.m.
$95
Annually
*The membership plan includes benefits for adult children with disabilities as well as two guest passes per year that can only be used once.
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FAQs
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Can I cancel my registration?
- To receive an 85% refund, please email adult-ed@fwbg.org at least ten calendar days prior to the start of the class and include your name, phone number and the name of the class. No refunds are granted less than ten calendar days before the class starts.
- If the refund window has passed, consider gifting your seat to a friend or family member. To do so, please email adult-ed@fwbg.org at least two days before the start of class and include the class name, the new participant’s name and their email address.
When might the Garden cancel class?
- A class is canceled if it does not meet the minimum registration requirement two business days prior to the class. Register early to help ensure that the class you want is not canceled due to low enrollment and encourage your friends to do the same!
- If Adult Education must cancel a class, you will be notified by email two business days prior to the class and offered these options: we can transfer your ticket to another class right away (or classes, so long as the new value does not exceed the original value)or provide a full refund to the original form of payment.
What happens in case of inclement weather?
- Inclement weather plans vary by class and are included on class registration pages. Please take note of your class’s plan and if a rain date is included, plan for its potential use.
- The decision to use the inclement weather plan will be communicated to you via email by 5pm the day before class.
- A class’s inclement weather plan will be used  if heavy rain and/or lightning is present. Light rain typically does not necessitate the use of a weather plan. In cases of snow and ice, weather plans will be used for indoor and outdoor classes if the Garden must close.
- Refunds are not granted for registrants unable to attend a rain date. If you choose, you may gift your seat in the class to a friend or family member. To do so, please email adult-ed@fwbg.org at least two days before the scheduled rain date and include the class name, the new participant’s name and their email address.
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