July & August Early Closure: The Garden will close early at 3 PM daily, with final entry at 2 PM.

Event Calendar

    En Plein Air Watercolor: Rock Springs Garden

    En Plein Air Watercolor: Rock Springs 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...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 12, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Rock Springs Garden
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 12

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 12

    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
    • Date
      Sep 12, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Creative Explorations: Natural Dyes from Bark and Nuts

    Creative Explorations: Natural Dyes from Bark and Nuts

    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
      Sep 17, 2026
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 19

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 19

    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
    • Date
      Sep 19, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Good4u: Nutrition for Seasonal Immune Support

    Good4u: Nutrition for Seasonal Immune Support

    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. Problems with pollen? It seems like every year spring comes with annoying respiratory frustrations for more and more of us. These seasonal symptoms...

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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
    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
    • Date
      Sep 26, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: October 10

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: October 10

    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
    • Date
      Oct 10, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: October 17

    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...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Oct 17, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: October 24

    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...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Oct 24, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard