The Rainforest Conservatory will be closed until March 1 while we prepare for our Butterflies in the Garden exhibit. Thank you for your understanding.

Event Calendar

    Photographing Butterflies in the Garden: March 25

    Photographing Butterflies in the Garden: March 25

    Butterflies are one of the most beautiful insects to photograph – and they’re often found visiting another popular photographic subject, flowers! Bring your camera and explore the Butterflies in the Garden exhibit in the lush Rainforest Conservatory. Join our professional artist instructor for tips and techniques to capture clear images of butterflies and exclusive Wednesday...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Mar 25, 2026
    • Time 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Rainforest Conservatory
    Pysanky Open Practice

    Pysanky Open Practice

    Want to continue practicing your pysanky egg decorating skills? We invite all participants from previous Pysanky classes to join us for an hour or more during an open practice session hosted by Bob Byers. This come-and-go event is an opportunity for independent work on your pysanky creations in the company of others who enjoy this...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Mar 28, 2026
    • Time 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: March 28

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: March 28

    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
      Mar 28, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Gentle Yoga: April

    Gentle Yoga: April

    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
    • April 1, 8, 15, and 22
      9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: April 4

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: April 4

    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
      Apr 4, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: April 11

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: April 11

    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
      Apr 11, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Discover Forest Bathing: April

    Discover Forest Bathing: April

    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
      Apr 18, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: April 18

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: April 18

    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
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Apr 18, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    BRIT Reads Book Club: “Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel” by Carl Safina

    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...

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    • adult education classes
    • events
    • free
    • learn
    • lectures & talks
    • Date
      Apr 20, 2026
    • Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Location BRIT Library
    Photographing Butterflies in the Garden: April 22

    Photographing Butterflies in the Garden: April 22

    Butterflies are one of the most beautiful insects to photograph – and they’re often found visiting another popular photographic subject, flowers! Bring your camera and explore the Butterflies in the Garden exhibit in the lush Rainforest Conservatory. Join our professional artist instructor for tips and techniques to capture clear images of butterflies and exclusive Wednesday...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 22, 2026
    • Time 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Rainforest Conservatory