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Date
Oct 19, 2026
- Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location BRIT Library
- adult education classes
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Oct 21, 2026
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location Japanese Garden
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
- learn
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Date
Oct 31, 2026
- Time 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
- learn
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Date
Nov 1, 2026
- Time 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
- learn
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Date
Nov 4 - 25, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM November 4, 11, 18 and 25
- Location Garden Center
- adult education classes
- classes
- creative arts classes
- learn
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Date
Nov 14, 2026
- Time 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Location Japanese Garden
- adult education classes
- classes
- horticulture & gardening classes
- learn
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Date
Nov 21, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Conservation Greenhouse
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
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Date
Nov 21, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
BRIT Reads Book Club: “The Forbidden Garden” by Simon Parkin
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...
Awaken Your Next Chapter: A Nature-Based Workshop & Sound Bath
Every season teaches us how to move through change: how to release, rest, root down, and rise again. This fall, join us in the Gardens for an immersive evening exploring the wisdom of the natural world as a mirror for our own inner transitions. Through guided reflection, nature as an oracle, and gentle practices, we’ll...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: October 24
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 crosses several...
Discover Forest Bathing: Deeper Immersion
Dipped your toes into the world of Forest Bathing and ready to fully immerse yourself? Join this intermediate class to connect with fellow forest bathers, learn from each other’s insights, and expand your personal practice. Class starts with and instructor-led exploration of several Japanese philosophical and aesthetic concepts connected with forest bathing, followed by a...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: October 31
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 crosses several...
Good4u Immune Support 101: Natural Hacks to Support Memory
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. While age-related cognitive decline might seem inevitable, it doesn’t have to be! The formula for supporting our brain and memory is simple. Discover...
Gentle Yoga: November
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...
Blurred Beauty: Bokeh in Photography
Discover the beauty of bokeh, a Japanese term for to the aesthetic quality of the blur created in out-of-focus parts of a photograph. Join our professional artist instructor to learn the camera settings to achieve the bokeh effect and how to recognize the light and other compositional elements to elevate your photography. With helpful feedback...
Begonia Terrariums for Beginners
Take home a piece of FWBG by creating a unique terrarium featuring a begonia from the largest recognized begonia collection in North America! You will receive hands-on instruction from our experienced horticulturists covering the essential techniques for creating and maintaining a vibrant beginner terrarium. You’ll leave with new skills and a thriving, low-maintenance contained garden....
Discover Forest Bathing: November
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...
