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Jul 11, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Jul 11, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
- free for members
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Jul 11, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
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- free for members
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Jul 11 - 12, 2026
- Time All Day
- members-only events
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Jul 12, 2026
- Time All Day
- Location Trellis Gift Shop & Treasure Tree Gift Shop
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Jul 18, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
- adult education classes
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Jul 18, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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Jul 18, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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Jul 25, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- art exhibitions
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Aug 1, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Madeline Samples Exhibit Hall
Drawing in the Garden: Expeditions through the Lens
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!
Discover Forest Bathing: July 11
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: July 11
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...
Dog Days: July
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, with regular admission for humans and an additional $5 per dog. Hydration stations for dogs will be provided by the...
July 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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
