The Rainforest Conservatory will be closed until March 1 while we prepare for our Butterflies in the Garden exhibit. Thank you for your understanding.

Event Calendar

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: April 25

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: April 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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    • events
    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Apr 25, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Begonia Species Bank Tour: May

    Begonia Species Bank Tour: May

    Go behind-the-scenes of the Begonia Species Bank, the largest recognized collection of its kind in North America and home to more than 800 species and 800 hybrids! This exclusive members-only tour also offers a rare look inside the Conservation Greenhouse, normally closed to the public. Discover how our horticulture team preserves and studies these remarkable...

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    • learn
    • tours
    • May 9, 2026
      11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  |  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    S.E.E.D. Camp: Nature Innovators (Ages 8-11) – Session 1

    S.E.E.D. Camp: Nature Innovators (Ages 8-11) – Session 1

    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
    • events
    • learn
    • Date
      Jun 1 - 5, 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 1

    S.E.E.D. Camp: Botanists in Training (Ages 6-7) – Session 1

    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 1 - 5, 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 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
    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
    • events
    • 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
    S.E.E.D. Camp: E-STEAM Explorers (Ages 12-14)

    S.E.E.D. Camp: E-STEAM Explorers (Ages 12-14)

    Get ready to innovate, create, and explore! In this 4-day camp, ages 12–14 will discover how environmental science, technology, engineering, art, and math connect in the real world. From 3D modeling and printing to water quality testing and design challenges, every day brings something new to build, test, and create.   Date: June 15 –...

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    • ages 12-14
    • camps
    • children & family programs
    • events
    • learn
    • Date
      Jun 15 - 18, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    S.E.E.D. Camp: Wild Writers (Ages 8-11) – Session 1

    S.E.E.D. Camp: Wild Writers (Ages 8-11) – Session 1

    See the world like a scientist, tell its story like an artist! In this camp for ages 8 to 11, budding naturalists will sharpen observation skills and let their imagination bloom through journaling, sketching, and creative writing. Campers will venture into the garden to record discoveries, capture the beauty of plants and wildlife, and practice...

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    • ages 8-11
    • camps
    • children & family programs
    • events
    • learn
    • Date
      Jun 22 - 26, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas