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Jun 15, 2026
- Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location BRIT Library
- ages 12-14
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Jun 15 - 18, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
- free for members
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Jun 16, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
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Jun 17, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Location Trial Garden
- adult education classes
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Jun 18, 2026
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Jun 20, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
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Jun 20, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
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Jun 20, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- art exhibitions
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- free for members
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Jun 20, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location The Commons at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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Jun 20, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
BRIT Reads Book Club: “Close to Home” by Thor Hanson
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...
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 –...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: June 6
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...
Trial Garden Tour: June 17
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,...
Creative Explorations: Natural Dyes from Grasses
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! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden...
En Plein Air Watercolor: Japanese Garden – June
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...
Discover Forest Bathing: June 20
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...
Free Member Photo Day: Father’s Day
Treat the mom in your life to a morning in the garden! This members-only photo event is a fun way to mark the occasion with memories that last well beyond the gifts. Each Member Photo Day has a unique theme with professional photos taken by Claudia Garcia of Studio Cloud. All Member Photo Days are...
Members-Only: Carlquist Collection Exploration
This is a members-only event. 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 these journeys. Guests will also be invited...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: June 20
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...
