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Jun 4, 2026
- Time 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location Madeline Samples Exhibit Hall
- art exhibitions
- exhibits
- learn
- tours
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Jun 6, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Madeline Samples Exhibit Hall
- events
- family-friendly events
- free for members
- members-only events
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Jun 6, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
- events
- learn
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Jun 10, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Location Trial Garden
- dog-friendly events
- events
- free for members
- members-only events
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Jun 13, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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Jun 13, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- members-only events
- plant sales & shopping
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Jun 13, 2026
- Time All Day
- Location Trellis Gift Shop & Treasure Tree Gift Shop
- dog-friendly events
- events
- family-friendly events
- free for members
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Jun 13 - 14, 2026
- Time All Day
- adult education classes
- events
- free
- learn
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Jun 15, 2026
- Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location BRIT Library
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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Jun 16, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
Opening Reception – Expeditions through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist
Opening Reception: June 4, 2026 Join the U.S. National Science Foundation-funded Carlquist team and FWBG leadership for brief remarks about BRIT Library’s Sherwin Carlquist Collection and the Carlquist team’s efforts to connect this prolific American botanist’s field work archives to his herbarium specimens at California Botanic Garden. Light refreshments will be provided. About the Exhibition...
Art in the Garden Tour: Sherwin Carlquist & BRIT Library – June
Peer behind-the-scenes at BRIT Library’s latest art exhibit, “Expeditions through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist.” Learn more about the people, plants, and places on view through a guided walk-through of the exhibit along with a tour of the imaging studio where the U.S. National Science Foundation-funded Carlquist team makes digitization magic happen. Tours...
Members-Only Docent-Led Tour: Japanese Garden
FWBG members are invited to join knowledgeable docents for an exclusive guided tour of the beautiful Japanese Garden. Enjoy lovely vistas while docents discuss design elements, history, cultural significance, and the plants and animals of the Japanese Garden. This tour is an exclusive perk for FWBG members. Not a member yet? Join today! Date:...
Trial Garden Tour: June 10
Our Trial Garden tours meet in the Trial Garden on Wednesdays from April – October from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. Swing by and meet with a Trial Volunteers to learn about everything they’re doing. Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates: Wednesday, April 1 Wednesday, April 8 Wednesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 22 Wednesday, April 29 Wednesday,...
Free Member Photo Day: Pup Club Photos & Splash Day
Treat your favorite canine companion with this free members-only photo event, complete with fun splash pads for dogs to enjoy! Each Member Photo Day has a unique theme with professional photos taken by Claudia Garcia of Studio Cloud. All Member Photo Days are free for members and take place in the Leonard Courtyard. To register,...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: June 13
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...
June Member Appreciation Day: 20% Off Gift Shop Purchases
Members get a double-discount (20% off) in our Treasure Tree Gift Shop and Trellis Gift Shop every second Saturday of the month. It’s our way of saying thank you for your support! Not a member yet? Join today!
Dog Days: June
This weekend is bound to be a doggone good time! Enjoy two full days of hanging out with your pup in the beauty of the Garden. Dog Days will be held during regular Garden hours, with regular admission for humans and an additional $5 per dog. Hydration stations for dogs will be provided by the...
BRIT Reads Book Club: “Close to Home” by Thor Hanson
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: June 6
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...
