The Conservatory will be closed Tuesday, September 15, for routine plant care. It reopens Wednesday, September 16.

Event Calendar

    Smart Phone Photography

    Smart Phone Photography

    Want to take great outdoor photos with just the phone in your hand? Join us for a class on using your smartphone for fantastic garden and nature photographs! Our expert instructor will share tips and techniques to help you get the most out of your smartphone camera, then help you practice what you learned in...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 12, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    En Plein Air Watercolor: Rock Springs Garden

    En Plein Air Watercolor: Rock Springs Garden

    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...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 12, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Rock Springs Garden
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 12

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 12

    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...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events

    Free for members

    • Date
      Sep 12, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Creative Explorations: Natural Dyes from Bark and Nuts

    Creative Explorations: Natural Dyes from Bark and Nuts

    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! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 17, 2026
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 19

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 19

    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...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events

    Free for members

    • Date
      Sep 19, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    ¡Celebramos! Family Fun & Wellness Day

    ¡Celebramos! Family Fun & Wellness Day

    Spend a day focused on family, health, and play. Wellness offerings in Leonard Courtyard include health information, consultations, nutritional guidance, and financial wellness resources. Family activities in Fuller Garden include lotería, bounce houses, chalk art, games, and ice cream trucks. Included with general admission.   Wandering Roots: Mariposa Market is open 10 AM – 3...

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    • children & family programs
    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • ¡celebramos!
    • Date
      Sep 20, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard & Fuller Garden
    Good4u Immune Support 101: Nutrition and Immune Function

    Good4u Immune Support 101: Nutrition and Immune Function

    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. Just like the rest of our body, the immune system requires optimal nutrition to work at its best. Keeping your immune system fed...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 22, 2026
    • Time 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Ikebana Workshop: Just Add Water!

    Ikebana Workshop: Just Add Water!

    Explore the beautiful art of Japanese floral arrangement – ikebana – with our internationally-certified expert instructor. Each class starts with an introduction to ikebana concepts and rules, followed by a demonstration featuring the session’s theme and materials. Then you’ll get hands-on crafting your own arrangement and class will end with participants sharing their results. Whether...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • workshops
    • Date
      Sep 26, 2026
    • Time 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Discover Forest Bathing: September 26

    Discover Forest Bathing: September 26

    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
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 26, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 26

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 26

    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...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events

    Free for members

    • Date
      Sep 26, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard