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Apr 16, 2026
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Apr 17, 2026
- Time 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location Rainforest Conservatory
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Apr 18, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Oval Rose Garden
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Apr 18, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Madeline Samples Exhibit Hall
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Apr 18, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Japanese Garden Courtyard
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Apr 18, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
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Apr 18, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
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Apr 20, 2026
- Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location BRIT Library
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Apr 20, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Apr 21, 2026
- Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Creative Explorations: Natural Dye From Flowers
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! Dip into the chromatic world of natural plant dyes and explore the color...
Members-Only: Free Butterflies in the Garden Hours – April 17
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...
En Plein Air Watercolor: Oval Rose 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...
Members-Only: Carlquist Collection Exploration
This event is exclusively for members with Supporter, Patron, or Affiliate-level memberships. Explore the BRIT Library’s Sherwin Carlquist Collection, which documents the mid-20th-century expeditions of botanist Sherwin Carlquist as he collected plants on islands around the world. Members of the Carlquist project team will share his captivating photographs of flora, fauna, people, and landscapes from...
Japanese Garden Tour: April 18
Our Japanese Garden open tour meets in the Japanese Garden Courtyard on Saturday mornings Spring and Fall from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. (see below for exact dates) Join knowledgeable docents for a guided tour of our beautiful Japanese Garden. Enjoy lovely vistas while docents discuss our garden’s design elements, history, and the cultural significance...
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...
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...
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...
Homeschool Day: Water Ways – April 20
Click here to register now! Homeschool Days are designed with the unique needs of homeschool students and their families in mind. Come grow with us as we explore environmental science topics through hands-on investigation and engaging activities for the whole family. These programs are sure to energize homeschool students in their quest to discover more...
Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club: April
Click here to register now! Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club, featuring our mascot Carlos the Cactus, welcomes children aged 18 months to 5 years and their families for an hour of nature-inspired fun and discovery. Join us at the Backyard Veggie Garden, where you’ll explore the natural world through stories, songs, movement, and nature...
