Event Calendar

    Creative Explorations: Skeleton-ized Vibes

    Creative Explorations: Skeleton-ized Vibes

    Explore new artistic media and techniques through plant-based projects with a fun and inspiring local artist. These monthly classes are appropriate for all experience levels and promote enjoyment over perfection. Reawaken your creative spirit with our instructor’s open-ended, judgment-free approach to art. Feeling spooky and ready for some creative kitchen magic? Let’s rake together autumnal...

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    • adult education classes
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    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Oct 21, 2025
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    BYOP Houseplants: October

    BYOP Houseplants: October

    Bring Your Own Planter – and bring the beauty of growing greenery indoors! Our expert instructor will introduce some popular varieties and their care needs, from water, light, and fertilizer to troubleshooting common challenges. We’ll end with a hands-on repotting activity using a 4″ pothos plant (provided) and a favorite pot from your collection so...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • horticulture & gardening classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Oct 25, 2025
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: October 25

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: October 25

    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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    • events
    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Oct 25, 2025
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Gentle Yoga: November

    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 in the...

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    • adult education classes
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    • health & wellness
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    • Nov 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2025
      9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Adelaide Polk Fuller Garden
    Discover Forest Bathing: November

    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...

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    • adult education classes
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    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Nov 8, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: November 8

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: November 8

    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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    • events
    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Nov 8, 2025
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Drawing in the Garden: Japanese Garden

    Drawing in the Garden: Japanese 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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    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Nov 15, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: November 15

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: November 15

    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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    • events
    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Nov 15, 2025
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: November 22

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: November 22

    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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    • events
    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Nov 22, 2025
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Gentle Yoga: December

    Gentle Yoga: December

    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. In December, January and February, we will keep warm...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Dec 3, 10, 17, & 31, 2025
      9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas