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    August 2026

    Drawing in the Garden: Herbarium

    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 share our experiences and drawings. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class! 
    01 Aug
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Herbarium
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    Honey and Hive

    Meet the bees and sample some sweet local honey in this introduction to natural beekeeping. Two local experts will explore why and how to build a mutually beneficial relationship with honeybees, using images and experiences from their own working hives. You’ll also get a taste of freshly harvested honeycomb and peek into a contained “observation...
    01 Aug
    10:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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    Gentle Yoga: August

    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 take place inside at...
    05 Aug
    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    The Commons at the Botanical Institute of Texas
    1700 University Drive
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    Discover Forest Bathing: August 15

    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 shinrin-yoku that enable us to...
    15 Aug
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Japanese Garden
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    En Plein Air Watercolor: Native Texas Boardwalk

    Embark on a historical tradition of outdoor painting with guided lessons in the Garden’s tranquil morning light. Through guided exercises and individual practice, you’ll learn to capture the light and compositions using the spontaneity of watercolor. This class is suitable for both new painters and practiced watercolorists. Join us monthly to paint the changing seasons...
    15 Aug
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Texas Native Forest Boardwalk
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    Creative Explorations: Hand-carved Stamps for Beginners

    Explore new artistic media and techniques through plant-based projects with a fun and inspiring local artist. These monthly classes are appropriate for all experience levels and promote enjoyment over perfection. Reawaken your creative spirit with our instructor’s open-ended, judgment-free approach to art! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden...
    20 Aug
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Garden Center
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    Macro Photography: Sherwin Carlquist Exhibit

    Discover the details of an unseen world using macro photography. With inspiration from the Gardens and the Expeditions through the Lens exhibition, you’ll master the unique challenges of macro photography to capture tiny details of flowers, bugs, and more. Starting with classroom instruction and handouts, you’ll learn how equipment, technique and software come together to...
    22 Aug
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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    September 2026

    Gentle Yoga: September

    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 take place outside on...
    02 Sep
    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    The Commons at the Botanical Institute of Texas
    1700 University Drive
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    Drawing in the Garden: Perennial Garden

    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 share our experiences and drawings. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class! 
    05 Sep
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Perennial Garden
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    En Plein Air Watercolor: Rock Springs Garden

    Embark on a historical tradition of outdoor painting with guided lessons in the Garden’s tranquil morning light. Through guided exercises and individual practice, you’ll learn to capture the light and compositions using the spontaneity of watercolor. This class is suitable for both new painters and practiced watercolorists. Join us monthly to paint the changing seasons...
    12 Sep
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Rock Springs Garden
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    Creative Explorations: Natural Dyes from Bark and Nuts

    Explore new artistic media and techniques through plant-based projects with a fun and inspiring local artist. These monthly classes are appropriate for all experience levels and promote enjoyment over perfection. Reawaken your creative spirit with our instructor’s open-ended, judgment-free approach to art! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden...
    17 Sep
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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