Event Calendar

    Free Program – Educator’s Night: Chasing the Tide

    Free Program – Educator’s Night: Chasing the Tide

    Click here to register now! In this program we’ll explore learning through the lens of Chasing the Tide, a PBS series about one couple’s 370-mile journey to document the beauty and complexity of the Texas coast. View captivating clips of the show and hear behind-the-scenes stories from filmmakers Jay and Chrissy Kleberg. Discover engaging educational...

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    • children & family programs
    • educator professional development
    • family-friendly events
    • homeschool
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 18, 2025
    • Time 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Location Lecture Hall
    BYOP Houseplants

    BYOP Houseplants

    Bring Your Own Planter – and bring the beauty of growing greenery indoors! Our expert instructor will introduce some popular varieties and their care needs, from water, light, and fertilizer to troubleshooting common challenges. We’ll end with a hands-on repotting activity using a 4″ pothos plant (provided) and a favorite pot from your collection so...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • horticulture & gardening classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 20, 2025
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Botanical Cyanotypes

    Botanical Cyanotypes

    Explore an early photographic process and create your own wall-worthy works of art! Developed in the 19th century, this camera-less method was soon adopted by botanists to document plant specimens. Cyanotypes combine art and science to produce gorgeous, deep-blue and white prints. Our expert instructor will introduce the technique and answer questions as you experiment...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 20, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Preserving the Harvest: Apple Pie Filling

    Preserving the Harvest: Apple Pie Filling

    Discover the age-old arts of food preservation! Learn to extend the life of fresh, seasonal bounty while enhancing flavors and maintaining nutritional content. Explore ingredient selection, food safety principles and practical tips to ensure your culinary success. With step-by-step guidance, you will complete and can your own homemade, preserved food during class. You will leave...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 20, 2025
    • Time 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 20

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 20

    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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    • events
    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Sep 20, 2025
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Homeschool Science Fair Workshop Series

    Homeschool Science Fair Workshop Series

    Join us for a hands-on, minds-on Homeschool Science Fair program designed to guide students through the exciting process of creating, researching, and presenting their very own science fair projects. Through a series of three engaging workshops held on September 26, October 24, and November 21. Participants will learn how to design a project, dive into...

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    • children & family programs
    • homeschool
    • learn
    • Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 21, & Dec 5, 2025
      10:00 AM - 11:30 AM  |  9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    Gentle Yoga: October

    Gentle Yoga: October

    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 in the...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Oct 1, 8, 10, & 22, 2025
      9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Adelaide Polk Fuller Garden
    Bella’s Book and Nature Club: October

    Bella’s Book and Nature Club: October

    Click here to register now! Children 18 months to 5 years and their families are invited to join Bella the Begonia at BRIT on the first Wednesday of each month. We’ll discuss nature, read a story, sing and move, plus a family nature challenge! Registration for this program is by family rather than participant and...

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    • children & family programs
    • free for members
    • learn
    • Date
      Oct 1, 2025
    • Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Drawing in the Garden: Fuller Garden

    Drawing in the Garden: Fuller 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
      Oct 4, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Rock Springs Garden
    Embracing Autumn: Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Sound Bath

    Embracing Autumn: Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Sound Bath

    As summer’s vibrant energy fades and the crisp calm of fall begins to settle in, we invite you to a soul-soothing 90-minute outdoor experience honoring the season of release and renewal. This grounding session begins with a gentle yoga flow to relax the body, followed by a deeply restorative guided visualization meditation known as Yoga...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Oct 4, 2025
    • Time 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Location Adelaide Polk Fuller Garden