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Date
Apr 18, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location The Commons at the Botanical Institute of Texas
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Apr 20, 2026
- Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location BRIT Library
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Apr 24, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Apr 24, 2026
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Jun 15, 2026
- Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location BRIT Library
Members-Only: Carlquist Collection Exploration
This event is exclusively for members with Supporter, Patron, or Affiliate-level memberships. Explore the BRIT Library’s Sherwin Carlquist Collection, which documents the mid-20th-century expeditions of botanist Sherwin Carlquist as he collected plants on islands around the world. Members of the Carlquist project team will share his captivating photographs of flora, fauna, people, and landscapes from...
BRIT Reads Book Club: “Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel” by Carl Safina
Do you love to read? Are you passionate about botany, natural history, sustainability and similar topics? Then, you’ll love the BRIT Reads Book Club! This informal group meets every other month to discuss a chosen book, in-person and virtually. We begin with a moderator summarizing the book and reviewing its key points. Then there is...
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,...
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. ...
BRIT Reads Book Club: “Close to Home” by Thor Hanson
Do you love to read? Are you passionate about botany, natural history, sustainability and similar topics? Then, you’ll love the BRIT Reads Book Club! This informal group meets every other month to discuss a chosen book, in-person and virtually. We begin with a moderator summarizing the book and reviewing its key points. Then there is...