Event Calendar

    Good4u Immune Support 101: Nutrition and Immune Function

    Good4u Immune Support 101: Nutrition and Immune Function

    Join the Garden and our partner, Natural Grocers, to explore a variety of health & earth-conscious topics. Good4u classes are free; registration is recommended to help us best prepare a top-notch experience. Just like the rest of our body, the immune system requires optimal nutrition to work at its best. Keeping your immune system fed...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 22, 2026
    • Time 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Ikebana Workshop: Just Add Water!

    Ikebana Workshop: Just Add Water!

    Explore the beautiful art of Japanese floral arrangement – ikebana – with our internationally-certified expert instructor. Each class starts with an introduction to ikebana concepts and rules, followed by a demonstration featuring the session’s theme and materials. Then you’ll get hands-on crafting your own arrangement and class will end with participants sharing their results. Whether...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • workshops
    • Date
      Sep 26, 2026
    • Time 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Discover Forest Bathing: September 26

    Discover Forest Bathing: September 26

    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
      Sep 26, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 26

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 26

    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

    Free for members

    • Date
      Sep 26, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    What’s Wrong with my Tree?

    What’s Wrong with my Tree?

    Join us for a homeowner-focused discussion about how to look at a tree that may be struggling to figure out what is wrong and how to address it. An expert arborist will walk you through the diagnostic process, looking at the tree from its canopy to its roots and considering growing conditions to understand the...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • horticulture & gardening classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Oct 3, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Drawing in the Garden: Four Seasons Garden

    Drawing in the Garden: Four Seasons 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 3, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Perennial Garden
    QiGong Shibashi: 6-Part Series

    QiGong Shibashi: 6-Part Series

    Discover Qigong Shibashi – an ancient Chinese wellness practice using meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle, low-impact activity which later influenced the development of Tai Chi. This series will focus on slow, flowing movements with intention and mindfulness which are physically easy to follow and are suitable for adults of all ages and fitness levels. You...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn

    Member discounts

    • Date
      Oct 5, 2026
    • Time 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 11
    • Location Garden Center
    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 on...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Oct 7, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oct 7, 14, 21 and 28
    • Location Garden Center
    Creepe Paper Floral Boo-quets

    Creepe Paper Floral Boo-quets

    Explore new artistic media and techniques through plant-based projects with a fun and inspiring local artist. These monthly classes are appropriate for all experience levels and promote enjoyment over perfection. Reawaken your creative spirit with our instructor’s open-ended, judgment-free approach to art! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Oct 15, 2026
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Discover Forest Bathing: October

    Discover Forest Bathing: October

    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
      Oct 17, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden