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Date
Jun 24, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Location Trial Garden
- events
- learn
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Jun 26, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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Date
Jun 27, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- events
- free
- learn
- lectures & talks
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Date
Jul 2, 2026
- Time 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location The Commons at the Botanical Institute of Texas
- art exhibitions
- exhibits
- learn
- tours
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Date
Jul 4, 2026
- Time 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Location Madeline Samples Exhibit Hall
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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Date
Jul 11, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- dog-friendly events
- events
- family-friendly events
- free for members
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Jul 11 - 12, 2026
- Time 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- members-only events
- plant sales & shopping
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Jul 12, 2026
- Time All Day
- Location Trellis Gift Shop & Treasure Tree Gift Shop
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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Date
Jul 18, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- art exhibitions
- events
- exhibits
- free for members
- lectures & talks
- members-only events
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Date
Jul 24, 2026
- Time 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Trial Garden Tour: June 24
Our Trial Garden tours meet in the Trial Garden on Wednesdays from April – October from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. Swing by and meet with a Trial Volunteers to learn about everything they’re doing. Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates: Wednesday, April 1 Wednesday, April 8 Wednesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 22 Wednesday, April 29 Wednesday,...
Spanish Speaking Tour of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas: June 26
Explore the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) Building, a world-class center for botanical research, conservation, and education. This guided tour highlights the internationally recognized herbarium, home to more than 1.5 million specimens, and the BRIT Library, which houses an extensive collection of botanical literature and resources. Visitors will also learn about the building’s innovative...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: June 27
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...
Flora Book Signing: Meet the Authors
Documenting and Preserving a Botanical Legacy Join FWBG leadership and the Illustrated Texas Floras team for a brief update on the Texas Floras Program and book signing of the newly published Illustrated Flora of East Texas, Volume 2. Acanthaceae-Fabaceae. Often referred to as the Biological Crossroads of North America, East Texas is a habitat diverse...
Art in the Garden Tour: Sherwin Carlquist & BRIT Library – July
Peer behind-the-scenes at BRIT Library’s latest art exhibit, “Expeditions through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist.” Learn more about the people, plants, and places on view through a guided walk-through of the exhibit along with a tour of the imaging studio where the U.S. National Science Foundation-funded Carlquist team makes digitization magic happen. Tours...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: July 11
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...
Dog Days: July
Please note that the hours for dog days are reduced to 8 AM – 1 PM during July and August. This weekend is bound to be a doggone good time! Enjoy two full days of hanging out with your pup in the beauty of the Garden. Dog Days will be held during regular Garden hours,...
July Member Appreciation Day: 20% Off Gift Shop Purchases
Members get a double-discount (20% off) in our Treasure Tree Gift Shop and Trellis Gift Shop every second Saturday of the month. It’s our way of saying thank you for your support! Not a member yet? Join today!
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: July 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...
Expeditions through the Lens: Staff Gallery Talk
Curious about the research side of BRIT? Join research staff for a deeper look at the ambitious digitization and collection project that produced the current exhibit “Expeditions through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist.” You’ll hear insights and stories from the team that lead the project, be introduced to the new imaging lab, and...
