Event Calendar

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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Discover the beauty of bokeh, a Japanese term for to the aesthetic quality of the blur created in out-of-focus parts of a photograph. Join our professional artist instructor to learn the camera settings to achieve the bokeh effect and how to recognize the light and other compositional elements to elevate your photography. With helpful feedback...

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Register here Together in partnership, the Fort Worth Garden Club (FWGC) and FWBG present the Girls Nature Workshops series! These hands-on programs connect girls and their families to the fascinating world of horticulture and floriculture. Each workshop highlights skills and activities designed to inspire the next generation of plant lovers and environmental stewards. In this...

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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...

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Register here From camouflage to claws, nature is full of incredible survival strategies! In this Homeschool Family Field Trip for ages 4–8, we’ll investigate the amazing ways animals adapt to the world around them through fun learning activities and hands-on exploration. Monday, November 16th (10:00 AM – 11:45 AM) Registration deadline: Thursday, November 12th Pricing:...

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Register here At Little B.I.T.s (Botanists in Training) Nature Club, children aged 18 months to 5 years will become botanists in training for an hour of nature-inspired discovery and hands-on fun. Join us as we learn, play, and grow through story time, music and movement, nature exploration, and activities designed to spark curiosity and encourage...

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As the sun sets, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden lights up for the holidays. Follow a one-mile, self-guided trail of light installations set to holiday music, from the returning Winter Cathedral to a field of lighted Texas bluebonnets, with seasonal food and drinks from local favorites along the way. Santa is here every evening through...

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Take home a piece of FWBG by creating a unique terrarium featuring a begonia from the largest recognized begonia collection in North America! You will receive hands-on instruction from our experienced horticulturists covering the essential techniques for creating and maintaining a vibrant beginner terrarium. You’ll leave with new skills and a thriving, low-maintenance contained garden....

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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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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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