Due to a staff event, the Garden will close early at 5 PM on Friday, July 17. Final entry will be at 4 PM.

Event Calendar

    Discover Forest Bathing: July 18

    Discover Forest Bathing: July 18

    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
      Jul 18, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: July 18

    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...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Jul 18, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: July 25

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: July 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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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Jul 25, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Honey and Hive

    Honey and Hive

    Meet the bees and sample some sweet local honey in this introduction to natural beekeeping. Two local experts will explore why and how to build a mutually beneficial relationship with honeybees, using images and experiences from their own working hives. You’ll also get a taste of freshly harvested honeycomb and peek into a contained “observation...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Aug 1, 2026
    • Time 10:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Gentle Yoga: August

    Gentle Yoga: August

    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 inside at...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Aug 5, 12, 19, and 26
      9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location The Commons at the Botanical Institute of Texas
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: August 8

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: August 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 crosses several...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Aug 8, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Discover Forest Bathing: August 15

    Discover Forest Bathing: August 15

    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
      Aug 15, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: August 15

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: August 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 crosses several...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Aug 15, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: August 22

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: August 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 crosses several...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Aug 22, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: August 29

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: August 29

    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
    • Date
      Aug 29, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard