Students & Teachers

The FWBG|BRIT Education Team inspires and supports educators in connecting learners to nature through the use of outdoor classrooms to explore nature in an urban environment. Look below to find out what enriching experiences we can offer you and your students. 

Educator Professional Development

Available Year-Round,  Monday – Friday 9 am – 3 pm. 

$5 /student; $5 /registered adult

Minimum of 15 participants to qualify. 

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An updated version of this experience is now available!

Partially facilitated on-site program including STEM activities for grades Pre-K-12th AND take-home Engineering Design Challenge

Available Spring 2023: Tuesday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

$7 /Student, $5 /Adult or a minimum fee of $140 for groups of 20 participants or fewer

Learn more here, then fill out our quick request form to request a date for your visit!

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Fully facilitated on-site program including a guided tour of the BRIT campus and on-site Engineering Design Challenge.

Available Spring 2023: Wednesday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

$7 /Student, $5 /Adult or a minimum fee of $140 for groups of 20 participants or fewer

Learn more here, then fill out our quick request form to request a date for your visit!

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Early childhood educational outreach opportunity offered by FWBG|BRIT to preschool classes. This unique program utilizes quality children’s literature, nature, and environmental-STEM (e-STEM). Contact cpotemkin@brit.org for more information.

We offer internships to qualified applicants at both the Botanical Research Institute of Texas and the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. With this opportunity, interns gain hands-on experience with professionals in the fields of botany, horticulture, education, marketing, and conservation!

Get ready to grow your science inquiry tool kit as an Early Childhood Educator! Join us as we bring you special guest speakers and meaningful breakout sessions to dive deeper into outdoor STEM for young children. Connect with fellow educators as we develop a supportive Professional Learning Network to encourage using your outdoor spaces to your best advantage!

This series is recommended for educators working with children 3-5 years old in pre-k and kindergarten programs.

$100 /Participant

Impact Series is back for the 2022-2023 school year! Learn more and register by Monday, September 12!

Watch this page for news or contact kamaya@brit.org to be added to our educator email list.

Education is offering high-quality, custom PDs to local schools. Email Tracy Friday at tfriday@brit.org or Cheryl Potemkin at cpotemkin@brit.org to find out more!