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April 2026

Trial Garden Tour: April 29

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,...
29 Apr
FREE
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Trial Garden
May 2026

Drawing in the Garden: Water Conservation 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! 
02 May
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Water Conservation Garden

Art in the Garden Tour: May 2

Our Art in the Garden tour meets in the Leonard Courtyard on Saturday mornings in the Spring and Fall, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. This is a lively, interactive tour with a relaxed pace. Informative docents explain how the art pieces in the garden have been placed to enhance the landscape. Free with FWBG membership...
02 May
FREE
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Leonard Courtyard

Gentle Yoga: May

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...
06 May
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Conservatory Lawn

Trial Garden Tour: May 6

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,...
06 May
FREE
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Trial Garden

Bella’s Book and Nature Club: May

Click here to register now! Experience the joy of learning, nature, and storytelling with our family-friendly clubs! Bella’s Book and Nature Club, featuring our mascot Bella the Begonia, invites children aged 18 months to 5 years and their families to explore the natural world through stories, songs, movement, and nature activities. Looking for more nature-inspired...
06 May
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Botanical Research Institute of Texas

Begonia Species Bank Tour: May

Go behind-the-scenes of the Begonia Species Bank, the largest recognized collection of its kind in North America and home to more than 800 species and 800 hybrids! This exclusive members-only tour also offers a rare look inside the Conservation Greenhouse, normally closed to the public. Discover how our horticulture team preserves and studies these remarkable...
09 May
FREE
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Leonard Courtyard

Trial Garden Tour: May 13

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,...
13 May
FREE
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Trial Garden

Moon Magic: Workshop & Sound Bath

Humans have been fascinated with the moon for millennia: using it as a calendar in the sky to determine planting seasons and sacred ceremonies, and as a guiding light for traveling, working, and hunting. Join us to learn how the energy of the moon’s phases impact us as humans. Explore how embracing a cyclical, seasonal...
13 May
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
West Entrance Lot

Discover Forest Bathing: May

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...
16 May
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Japanese Garden

En Plein Air Watercolor: Pollinator Pathway

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...
16 May
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Pollinator Pathway

Japanese Garden Tour: May 16

Our Japanese Garden open tour meets in the Japanese Garden Courtyard on Saturday mornings Spring and Fall from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. (see below for exact dates) Join knowledgeable docents for a guided tour of our beautiful Japanese Garden. Enjoy lovely vistas while docents discuss our garden’s design elements, history, and the cultural significance...
16 May
FREE
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Japanese Garden Courtyard
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