Event Calendar

    Creating Pysanky Eggs

    Creating Pysanky Eggs

    This class is currently sold out. You are welcome to join our waitlist. 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...

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    • adult education classes
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    • creative arts classes
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    • Date
      Mar 24, 2026
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Good4u: Hacks for Healthy Blood Sugar Balance

    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...

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    • adult education classes
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    • health & wellness
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    • Date
      Mar 24, 2026
    • Time 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Photographing Butterflies in the Garden: March 25

    Photographing Butterflies in the Garden: March 25

    This class is currently sold out. You are welcome to register for our second class on April 22 or join our waitlist. 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...

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    • adult education classes
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    • Date
      Mar 25, 2026
    • Time 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Rainforest Conservatory
    Pysanky Open Practice

    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...

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    • adult education classes
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    • Date
      Mar 28, 2026
    • Time 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: March 28

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: March 28

    Step into serenity every Saturday with our new weekly Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk. It’s a peaceful start to your weekend at FWBG!   What to Expect: A 60-minute silent walk led by a mindfulness guide Gentle movement breaks using easy-to-follow practices A peaceful, grounding experience focusing on the senses   Note: The path includes uneven...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Mar 28, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Gentle Yoga: April

    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...

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    • adult education classes
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    • April 1, 8, 15, and 22
      9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Right Plant, Right Place: Indoor Environments

    Right Plant, Right Place: Indoor Environments

    Well-informed plant selection leads to happier, healthier plants and more confident plant parents. In this indoor planting primer, our expert horticulturist will demystify commonly used terms describing light exposure, soil drainage, and temperature tolerance, and demonstrate how to accurately assess conditions in different areas of your home. You’ll explore which types of plants perform best...

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    • adult education classes
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    • ecology classes
    • horticulture & gardening classes
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    • Date
      Apr 2, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location Garden Center
    Drawing in the Garden: Trial Garden

    Drawing in the Garden: Trial 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! 

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    • adult education classes
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    • Date
      Apr 4, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: April 4

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: April 4

    Step into serenity every Saturday with our new weekly Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk. It’s a peaceful start to your weekend at FWBG!   What to Expect: A 60-minute silent walk led by a mindfulness guide Gentle movement breaks using easy-to-follow practices A peaceful, grounding experience focusing on the senses   Note: The path includes uneven...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Apr 4, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    24-Form Tai Chi: 6-Part Series

    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...

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    • Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, & 11
      3:00 PM - 4:00 PM