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Date
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
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Jun 20, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- ages 8-11
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Jun 22 - 26, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Jun 22 - 26, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Jun 22 - 26, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Jun 24, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Location Trial Garden
- adult education classes
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Jun 27, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
- free for members
- health & wellness
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Date
Jun 27, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- art exhibitions
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Jul 4, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Madeline Samples Exhibit Hall
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...
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...
S.E.E.D. Camp: Texas Native Treasures (Ages 6-7) – Session 1
Experience the wonders of the world right in our own backyard! In this camp for ages 6 to 7, young explorers will discover Texas’s native plants, animals, geology, and history. Campers will investigate local critters, explore this region’s unique past, and uncover what makes Texas so special. Get ready for curious minds and Lone Star pride in the great...
S.E.E.D. Camp: Bugs Among Us (Ages 4-5) – Session 1
Scurry, flutter, and wiggle into a week of buggy fun! In this camp for ages 4-5, young entomologists will explore the tiny creatures that help our world thrive. Campers will buzz with curiosity as they investigate bugs up close, craft creepy crawly critters, and uncover the mysteries of life cycles through hands-on discovery. Session 1...
Trial Garden Tour: June 24
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,...
Discover Forest Bathing: June 27
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...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: June 27
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...
Art in the Garden Tour: Sherwin Carlquist & BRIT Library – July
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...
