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Date
Oct 3, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Perennial Garden
- adult education classes
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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
- adult education classes
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Oct 7, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oct 7, 14, 21 and 28
- Location Garden Center
- adult education classes
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Date
Oct 15, 2026
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
- adult education classes
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Date
Oct 17, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Cactus Garden
- free for members
- health & wellness
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Oct 19, 2026
- Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location BRIT Library
- free for members
- health & wellness
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- free for members
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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...
En Plein Air Watercolor: Cactus Garden
Embark on a historical tradition of outdoor painting with guided lessons in the Garden’s tranquil morning light. Through guided exercises and individual practice, you’ll learn to capture the light and compositions using the spontaneity of watercolor. This class is suitable for both new painters and practiced watercolorists. Join us monthly to paint the changing seasons...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: October 17
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...
BRIT Reads Book Club: “The Forbidden Garden” by Simon Parkin
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...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: October 24
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...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: October 31
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...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: November 21
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...
