Event Calendar

    Nurturing Nature: A Guide to Gardening for Special Needs

    Nurturing Nature: A Guide to Gardening for Special Needs

    Join author Jill Mays for an inspiring exploration of how our senses can deepen our connection to the natural world. In this session, Jill will share how sensory experiences in nature support health, well-being, and emotional balance for people of all ages and abilities. Participants will discover simple, accessible ways to engage sight, sound, touch,...

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    • events
    • free admission days
    • learn
    • lectures & talks
    • Date
      Apr 24, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Free Admission Day: Neighbors in Nature – An Earth Day Celebration

    Free Admission Day: Neighbors in Nature – An Earth Day Celebration

    Celebrate the beauty and importance of nature at Neighbors in Nature: An Earth Day Celebration on Friday, April 24, 2026. Enjoy a day of free admission to the garden, filled with engaging activities and opportunities to connect with the environment. From family-friendly yoga sessions to educational film screenings, this event has something for everyone.  ...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • festivals
    • free admission days
    • learn
    • lectures & talks
    • plant sales & shopping
    • Date
      Apr 24, 2026
    • Time All Day
    Free Film Screening: “The Extraordinary Caterpillar”

    Free Film Screening: “The Extraordinary Caterpillar”

    The tiny creatures we overlook are the ones holding our world together — come see why at this eye-opening film screening. Over 98% of the living world on Earth is smaller than a bee. Yet humans view the planet as a world centered around themselves. Landscapes are deconstructed to suit human needs, often with little...

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    • events
    • free
    • free admission days
    • learn
    • Date: April 26, 2026
      Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM  |  3:00–4:00 PM
    • Location Lecture Hall
    Trial Garden Tour: April 29

    Trial Garden Tour: April 29

    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,...

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    • events
    • learn
    • tours
    • Date
      Apr 29, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Trial Garden
    Drawing in the Garden: Water Conservation Garden

    Drawing in the Garden: Water Conservation 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
      May 2, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Water Conservation Garden
    Art in the Garden Tour: May 2

    Art in the Garden Tour: May 2

    Our Art in the Garden tour meets in the Leonard Courtyard on Saturday mornings in the Spring and Fall, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. This is a lively, interactive tour with a relaxed pace. Informative docents explain how the art pieces in the garden have been placed to enhance the landscape. Free with FWBG membership...

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    • art exhibitions
    • exhibits
    • learn
    • tours
    • Date
      May 2, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: May 2

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: May 2

    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
      May 2, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Trial Garden Tour: May 6

    Trial Garden Tour: May 6

    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,...

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    • events
    • learn
    • tours
    • Date
      May 6, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Trial Garden
    Gentle Yoga: May

    Gentle Yoga: May

    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 on...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • May 6, 13, 20, and 27
      9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Conservatory Lawn
    Bella’s Book and Nature Club: May

    Bella’s Book and Nature Club: May

    Click here to register now! Experience the joy of learning, nature, and storytelling with our family-friendly clubs! Bella’s Book and Nature Club, featuring our mascot Bella the Begonia, invites children aged 18 months to 5 years and their families to explore the natural world through stories, songs, movement, and nature activities. Looking for more nature-inspired...

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    • children & family programs
    • learn
    • Date
      May 6, 2026
    • Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas