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Date
Sep 22, 2026
- Time 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Sep 26, 2026
- Time 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Sep 26, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
- free for members
- health & wellness
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Oct 3, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Oct 3, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Perennial Garden
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Oct 5, 2026
- Time 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 11
- Location Garden Center
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Oct 7, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oct 7, 14, 21 and 28
- Location Garden Center
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Oct 15, 2026
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Oct 17, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!
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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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...
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...
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...