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June 2026

Carlquist Collection Tour & Exploration

Explore the BRIT Library’s Sherwin Carlquist Collection, which documents the mid-20th-century expeditions of botanist Sherwin Carlquist as he collected plants on islands around the world. Members of the Carlquist project team will share his captivating photographs of flora, fauna, people, and landscapes from these journeys. Guests will also be invited to participate in a scientific...
20 Jun
FREE
10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Commons at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas

Free Member Photo Day: Father’s Day

Treat the dad in your life to a morning in the garden! This members-only photo event is a fun way to mark the occasion with memories that last well beyond the gifts. Each Member Photo Day has a unique theme with professional photos taken by Claudia Garcia of Studio Cloud. All Member Photo Days are...
20 Jun
FREE
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Leonard Courtyard

Trial Garden Tour: June 24

Our Trial Garden tours meet in the Trial Garden on Wednesdays from April – October from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. Swing by and meet with a Trial Volunteers to learn about everything they’re doing.   Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates: Wednesday, April 1 Wednesday, April 8 Wednesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 22 Wednesday, April 29 Wednesday,...
24 Jun
FREE
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Trial Garden

Spanish Speaking Tour of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas: June 26

Explore the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) Building, a world-class center for botanical research, conservation, and education. This guided tour highlights the internationally recognized herbarium, home to more than 1.5 million specimens, and the BRIT Library, which houses an extensive collection of botanical literature and resources. Visitors will also learn about the building’s innovative...
26 Jun
FREE
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Botanical Research Institute of Texas
July 2026

Flora Book Signing: Meet the Authors

Documenting and Preserving a Botanical Legacy Join FWBG leadership and the Illustrated Texas Floras team for a brief update on the Texas Floras Program and book signing of the newly published Illustrated Flora of East Texas, Volume 2. Acanthaceae-Fabaceae. Often referred to as the Biological Crossroads of North America, East Texas is a habitat diverse...
02 Jul
FREE
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Commons at the Botanical Institute of Texas
1700 University Drive

Dog Days: July

Please note that the hours for dog days are reduced to 8 AM – 1 PM during July and August. This weekend is bound to be a doggone good time! Enjoy two full days of hanging out with your pup in the beauty of the Garden. Dog Days will be held during regular Garden hours,...
11 - 12 Jul
8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Expeditions through the Lens: Staff Gallery Talk

Curious about the research side of BRIT? Join research staff for a deeper look at the ambitious digitization and collection project that produced the current exhibit “Expeditions through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist.” You’ll hear insights and stories from the team that lead the project, be introduced to the new imaging lab, and...
24 Jul
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Botanical Research Institute of Texas

Spanish Speaking Tour of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas: July 31

Explore the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) Building, a world-class center for botanical research, conservation, and education. This guided tour highlights the internationally recognized herbarium, home to more than 1.5 million specimens, and the BRIT Library, which houses an extensive collection of botanical literature and resources. Visitors will also learn about the building’s innovative...
31 Jul
FREE
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Botanical Research Institute of Texas
August 2026

Dog Days: August

Please note that the hours for dog days are reduced to 8 AM – 1 PM during July and August. This weekend is bound to be a doggone good time! Enjoy two full days of hanging out with your pup in the beauty of the Garden. Dog Days will be held during regular Garden hours,...
08 - 09 Aug
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
September 2026

Dog Days: September

This weekend is bound to be a doggone good time! Enjoy two full days of hanging out with your pup in the beauty of the Garden. Dog Days will be held during regular Garden hours, with regular admission for humans and an additional $5 per dog. Hydration stations for dogs will be provided by the...
12 - 13 Sep
All Day

Wandering Roots: Mariposa Market

Shop the wares of up to 50 local artisan vendors and enjoy family-friendly activities, kid craft zone, live DJs and acoustic artists, dancers & more! The Mariposa Market is free to attend, but guests must purchase general admission to enter the Garden.  
12 - 13 Sep
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Carter's Grove
October 2026

Fall Plant Sale: Members-Only Presale + 10% Discount

Discover the perfect plants to take home and grow your garden! As a valued member of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, you’ll enjoy exclusive early access to our seasonal Plant Sale plus 10% off your purchase before it opens to the public. Browse a wide selection of specialty plants, including native perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs,...
01 Oct
2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The Grove
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
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