Free
Admission Day
Free Admission with Free Activities – First Come, First Served
Celebrate the beauty and importance of nature at Neighbors in Nature: An Earth and Arbor Day Celebration on April 25, 2025. Enjoy a day of free admission to the garden, filled with engaging activities and opportunities to connect with the environment. From family-friendly yoga sessions to a ceremonial NASA Moon Tree planting, this event has something for everyone.
Event Highlights
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Story Walk Family Yoga with Yogi Squad
9:00 AM – 9:30 a.m. Family Yoga with Yogi Squad, a fun, nature-themed yoga session designed especially for kids.
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Bella Storytime
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Children and their families are invited to join Bella the Begonia for a story about nature located at the Fuller Garden Lawn Area.
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Forest Therapy Walk
1:30 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Forest Therapy Walk, experience a guided 40-minute walk in the Japanese Garden designed to promote mental and physical well-being through sensory nature connections.
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Sound Bath Experience in the Japanese Garden
2:00 p.m – 3:30 p.m. Sound Bath Experience, immerse yourself in meditative, resonant music for deep relaxation and healing.
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Dr. Doug Tallamy’s Lecture, "Nature’s Best Hope"
Paid admission, pre-booking required
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Mini Native Plant Sale by FWBG Horticulture
Shop native plants to create a wildlife-friendly, climate-resilient garden!
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Ceremonial Planting of a NASA Moon Tree
3:00 p.m. in the Japanese Garden – a tree whose seeds orbited the moon on the Artemis I mission and are now being planted as a symbol of space exploration and environmental stewardship.
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Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD)
Water conservation and native display garden in the Fuller Garden.
Schedule
Need a map to get around the Garden?
View our interactive map.
Please note: Entry to “Butterflies in the Garden” requires a separate general admission.
Food and Beverage
Enjoy delicious Smashburgers, classic corndogs, and indulgent desserts from Mama Lama and Melt Ice Cream. Quench your thirst with refreshing beverages from Rock Springs Cafe.
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Awaken Flow: Earth Element Yoga
Ground yourself with a stabilizing yoga practice focused on grounding postures, deep breathing, and connecting with nature.
Location: Fuller Lawn
Meeting Point: Fuller Gazebo
Capacity: 30 participants (first come, first served)
Note: Please bring a yoga mat.
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Family Yoga with Yogi Squad
A fun, nature-themed yoga session designed especially for kids.
Location: Story Walk of the Pollinator Pathway
Meeting Point: Start of the Pollinator Pathway near the Garden Center
Capacity: 30
Note: If you have a yoga mat, please bring it along. For those without one, Yogi Squad will kindly provide mats as needed.
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Bella Storybook and Picnic Time
Children and their families are invited to join Bella the Begonia for a story about nature.
Location: Fuller Garden Lawn Area
Meeting Point: Leonard Courtyard
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Our Fort Worth Neighbors in Nature
Informational booths hosted by leading organizations dedicated to nature.
Scroll down for our full list of partners
Location: Redbud Hall, Garden Center
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Book signing by Dr. Doug Tallamy outside the Lecture Hall
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sun Salutations in the Garden
Honor the energy of the sun with a mid-morning flow featuring classic sun salutations.
Location: Fuller Lawn
Meeting Point: Fuller Gazebo
Capacity: 30 participants (first come, first served)
Note: Please bring a yoga mat.
1:00 p.m.
BioBlitz City Nature Challenge
Explore the South Woods and contribute to the City Nature Challenge.
Location: South Woods
Meeting Point: End of Native Boardwalk
1:30 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Forest Therapy Walk
Experience a guided 40-minute walk in the Japanese Garden designed to promote mental and physical well-being through sensory nature connections.
Location: Japanese Garden
Meeting Point: Japanese Garden Main Entry
Capacity: 15 participants (first come, first served)
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sound Bath Experience
Immerse yourself in meditative, resonant music for deep relaxation and healing.
Location: Fuller Garden
Meeting Point: Leonard Courtyard
Capacity: 20 participants (first come, first served)
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
NASA Moon Tree Planting Ceremony
Witness the planting of a NASA Moon Tree in the Japanese Garden.
Location: Japanese Garden
Meeting Point: Upper pond on the South end of the Japanese Garden
Sponsored booths from Atmos Energy and Tarrant Regional Water District
Sponsored booths from Atmos Energy and Tarrant Regional Water District
Informational and activity booths hosted by:
Don’t miss this incredible day to celebrate nature, learn, and connect with the community!
If you have general questions or comments, please email us at admissions@fwbg.org.
