Event Calendar

    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
    • classes
    • ecology classes
    • horticulture & gardening classes
    • learn
    • 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
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • 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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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, & 11
      3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Lunchtime Lecture: Galls, Let’s Get Curiously Addicted!

    Lunchtime Lecture: Galls, Let’s Get Curiously Addicted!

    Galls are fascinating structures found on a wide variety of plants. These abnormal growths are caused by a range of organisms, including insects, mites, fungi, and bacteria. Galls can vary in size, shape, and color, and can serve a range of functions for the organisms that inhabit them. This presentation will explore the diverse range...

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    • adult education classes
    • events
    • free
    • learn
    • lectures & talks
    • Date
      Apr 7, 2026
    • Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Location Hybrid Seminar: BRIT Commons & Online
    Forest Bathing: Deeper Immersion

    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...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 11, 2026
    • Time 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location West Entrance Lot
    Beyond Butterflies: Discovering Moths

    Beyond Butterflies: Discovering Moths

    Butterflies may be familiar, but moths outnumber them tenfold and their lives are far more interesting than most people realize. In this engaging presentation, discover the hidden world of moths, from caterpillars with startling eyespots that help scare away predators to adults that mimic spiders or hover like hummingbirds. Learn how moths navigate the night...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • ecology classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 15, 2026
    • Time 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Location Garden Center
    Creative Explorations: Natural Dye From Flowers

    Creative Explorations: Natural Dye From Flowers

    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! Dip into the chromatic world of natural plant dyes and explore the color...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 16, 2026
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    En Plein Air Watercolor: Oval Rose Garden

    En Plein Air Watercolor: Oval Rose 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
      Apr 18, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Oval Rose Garden
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: April 18

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: April 18

    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 18, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard