Adult Education Classes

Drawing in the Garden: Tulips

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! 

07 Mar

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Botanical Research Institute of Texas

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Pollinator Gardening

Are you captivated by the beauty of Butterflies in the Garden and eager to welcome more moths and butterflies into your garden? Join us to explore the essentials of designing a pollinator garden tailored to thrive in the unique growing conditions of North Texas. Our knowledgeable horticulturist will discuss plant species adored by local insects...

11 Mar

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Garden Center

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Discover Forest Bathing: March

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...

14 Mar

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Japanese Garden

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Creative Explorations: Tree Ring Prints

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...

19 Mar

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Good4u: Hacks for Healthy Blood Sugar Balance

Join the Garden and our partner, Natural Grocers, to explore a variety of health & earth-conscious topics. Good4u classes are free; registration is recommended to help us best prepare a top-notch experience. Maintaining healthy blood sugar balance is essential to support attention & focus, a positive mood, and stable energy throughout the day, but major...

24 Mar

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Botanical Research Institute of Texas

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Creating Pysanky Eggs

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 designs, ranging from simple to...

24 Mar

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Photographing Butterflies in the Garden: March 25

Butterflies are one of the most beautiful insects to photograph – and they’re often found visiting another popular photographic subject, flowers! Bring your camera and explore the Butterflies in the Garden exhibit in the lush Rainforest Conservatory. Join our professional artist instructor for tips and techniques to capture clear images of butterflies and exclusive Wednesday...

25 Mar

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Rainforest Conservatory

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Pysanky Open Practice

Want to continue practicing your pysanky egg decorating skills? We invite all participants from previous Pysanky classes to join us for an hour or more during an open practice session hosted by Bob Byers. This come-and-go event is an opportunity for independent work on your pysanky creations in the company of others who enjoy this...

28 Mar

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Gentle Yoga: April

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...

01 Apr

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Botanical Research Institute of Texas

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24-Form Tai Chi: 6-Part Series

Discover Tai Chi – an ancient wellness practice incorporating physical movement, breath and mental focus which can improve balance, coordination, relaxation and mental clarity. Each series will feature a unique set of slow, low-impact movements—traditionally known as “forms”—that are designed to increase the flow of energy in the body. These movements are suitable for adults...

06 Apr

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Discover Forest Bathing: April

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...

18 Apr

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Japanese Garden

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BRIT Reads Book Club: “Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel” by Carl Safina

Do you love to read? Are you passionate about botany, natural history, sustainability and similar topics? Then, you’ll love the BRIT Reads Book Club! This informal group meets every other month to discuss a chosen book, in-person and virtually. We begin with a moderator summarizing the book and reviewing its key points. Then there is...

20 Apr

FREE

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

BRIT Library

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