Event Calendar

    Ikebana Workshop: Linear Elements

    Ikebana Workshop: Linear Elements

    Explore the beautiful art of Japanese floral arrangement – ikebana – with our internationally-certified expert instructor. Each class starts with an introduction to ikebana concepts and rules, followed by a demonstration featuring the session’s theme and materials. Then you’ll get hands-on crafting your own arrangement and class will end with participants sharing their results. Whether...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • workshops
    • Date
      Jul 18, 2026
    • Time 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Discover Forest Bathing: July 18

    Discover Forest Bathing: July 18

    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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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Jul 18, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    En Plein Air Watercolor: Japanese Garden – July

    En Plein Air Watercolor: Japanese Garden – July

    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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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Jul 18, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: July 18

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: July 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...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Jul 18, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Expeditions through the Lens: Staff Gallery Talk

    Expeditions through the Lens: Staff Gallery Talk

    Curious about the research side of BRIT? Join research staff for a deeper look at the ambitious digitization and collection project that produced the current exhibit “Expeditions through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist.” You’ll hear insights and stories from the team that lead the project, be introduced to the new imaging lab, and...

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    • art exhibitions
    • events
    • exhibits
    • free for members
    • lectures & talks
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Jul 24, 2026
    • Time 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: July 25

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: July 25

    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
      Jul 25, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Art in the Garden Tour: Sherwin Carlquist & BRIT Library – August

    Art in the Garden Tour: Sherwin Carlquist & BRIT Library – August

    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
      Aug 1, 2026
    • Time 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Location Madeline Samples Exhibit Hall
    August Member Appreciation Day: 20% Off Gift Shop Purchases

    August 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!

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    • members-only events
    • plant sales & shopping
    • Date
      Aug 8, 2026
    • Time All Day
    • Location Trellis Gift Shop & Treasure Tree Gift Shop
    Dog Days: August

    Dog Days: August

    Please note that the hours for dog days are reduced to 8 AM – 1 PM during July and August. 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,...

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    • dog-friendly events
    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • free for members
    • Date
      Aug 8 - 9, 2026
    • Time 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Macro Photography: Sherwin Carlquist Exhibit

    Macro Photography: Sherwin Carlquist Exhibit

    Discover the details of an unseen world using macro photography. With inspiration from the Gardens and the Expeditions through the Lens exhibition, you’ll master the unique challenges of macro photography to capture tiny details of flowers, bugs, and more. Starting with classroom instruction and handouts, you’ll learn how equipment, technique and software come together to...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Aug 22, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas