Event Calendar

    Photographing Butterflies in the Garden: March 25

    Photographing Butterflies in the Garden: March 25

    This class is currently sold out. You are welcome to register for our second class on April 22 or join our waitlist. 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...

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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 Eggstravaganza

    Members-Only Eggstravaganza

    Bring your baskets and hop into Spring with this popular and exclusive members-only event for FWBG member families! Children ages 0-9 will enjoy fun activities and participate in an egg-cellent egg hunt. Date: Saturday, March 28 Time: 10:30am-12:00pm OR 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: The Grove Price: $6 – child, $4 – adult (maximum of 4 adults per...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • food & drinks available
    • members-only events
    • Date: March 28, 2026
      Time: 10:30 - 12:00 PM  |  1:30 - 3:00 PM
    • Location The Grove
    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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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Mar 28, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Members-Only: Free Butterflies in the Garden Hours – March 30

    Members-Only: Free Butterflies in the Garden Hours – March 30

    Bring your membership ID for free admission to the exhibit during select hours. No registration required. Can’t attend our free hours? Members save up to 30% off on all Butterflies in the Garden tickets!   Date #1: Monday, March 30 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Date #2: Friday, April 17 | 2:00 – 4:00...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • free for members
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Mar 30, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location Rainforest Conservatory
    Trial Garden Tour: April 1

    Trial Garden Tour: April 1

    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,...

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    • events
    • learn
    • tours
    • Date
      Apr 1, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Trial Garden
    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
    Bella’s Book and Nature Club: April

    Bella’s Book and Nature Club: April

    Click here to register now! Experience the joy of learning, nature, and storytelling with our family-friendly clubs! Bella’s Book and Nature Club, featuring our mascot Bella the Begonia, invites children aged 18 months to 5 years and their families to explore the natural world through stories, songs, movement, and nature activities. Looking for more nature-inspired...

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    • children & family programs
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 1, 2026
    • Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Right Plant, Right Place: Indoor Environments

    Right Plant, Right Place: Indoor Environments

    Well-informed plant selection leads to happier, healthier plants and more confident plant parents. In this indoor planting primer, our expert horticulturist will demystify commonly used terms describing light exposure, soil drainage, and temperature tolerance, and demonstrate how to accurately assess conditions in different areas of your home. You’ll explore which types of plants perform best...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • ecology classes
    • horticulture & gardening classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 2, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location Garden Center
    Drawing in the Garden: Trial Garden

    Drawing in the Garden: Trial 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! 

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 4, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas