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Event Calendar

    S.E.E.D. Camp: Earth, Moon, & Stars (Ages 4-5) – Session 1

    S.E.E.D. Camp: Earth, Moon, & Stars (Ages 4-5) – Session 1

    Blast off into a week of wonder! In this camp for ages 4-5, young astronauts will journey through the Solar System as they discover our place in space and how the sun and moon shape life on Earth. Campers will explore day and night, seasons, constellations, and more as they build science skills while having...

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    • ages 4-5
    • camps
    • children & family programs
    • learn
    • Date
      Jun 1 - 5, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Drawing in the Garden: Perennial Garden

    Drawing in the Garden: Perennial 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
      Jun 3, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Water Conservation Garden
    Gentle Yoga: June

    Gentle Yoga: June

    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
    • June 3, 10, 17, and 24
      9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Conservatory Lawn
    Trial Garden Tour: June 3

    Trial Garden Tour: June 3

    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
      Jun 3, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Trial Garden
    Opening Reception – Expeditions through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist

    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...

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    • art exhibitions
    • exhibits
    • Date
      Jun 4, 2026
    • Time 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Location Madeline Samples Exhibit Hall
    Art in the Garden Tour: Sherwin Carlquist & BRIT Library – June

    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...

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    • art exhibitions
    • exhibits
    • learn
    • tours
    • Date
      Jun 6, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Location Madeline Samples Exhibit Hall
    Members-Only Docent-Led Tour: Japanese Garden

    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:...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • free for members
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Jun 6, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    S.E.E.D. Camp: Nature Innovators (Ages 8-11) – Session 2

    S.E.E.D. Camp: Nature Innovators (Ages 8-11) – Session 2

    Grow big ideas and explore nature through a STEM lens! In this camp for children ages 8 to 11, young innovators will sharpen engineering and creative thinking skills through hands-on, nature-inspired challenges and projects. From low-tech builds to high-tech tools, campers will discover how science and creativity come together to solve real-world problems in the...

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    • ages 8-11
    • camps
    • children & family programs
    • learn
    • Date
      Jun 8 - 12, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    S.E.E.D. Camp: Botanists in Training (Ages 6-7) – Session 2

    S.E.E.D. Camp: Botanists in Training (Ages 6-7) – Session 2

    Venture into the vibrant world of plants in this camp for ages 6 to 7! Young botanists will dig into botanical life, conduct hands-on experiments, and explore nature with real science tools and all five senses. From sprouting seeds to studying funky fungi, campers will cultivate a green thumb while having a blooming good time!   ...

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    • ages 6-7
    • camps
    • children & family programs
    • learn
    • Date
      Jun 8 - 12, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    S.E.E.D. Camp: Earth, Moon, & Stars (Ages 4-5) – Session 2

    S.E.E.D. Camp: Earth, Moon, & Stars (Ages 4-5) – Session 2

    Blast off into a week of wonder! In this camp for ages 4-5, young astronauts will journey through the Solar System as they discover our place in space and how the sun and moon shape life on Earth. Campers will explore day and night, seasons, constellations, and more as they build science skills while having...

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    • ages 4-5
    • camps
    • children & family programs
    • learn
    • Date
      Jun 8 - 12, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas