Event Calendar

    BRIT Reads Book Club: “Close to Home” by Thor Hanson

    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...

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    • adult education classes
    • events
    • free
    • learn
    • lectures & talks
    • Date
      Jun 15, 2026
    • Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Location BRIT Library
    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
    • learn
    • Date
      Jun 15 - 18, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: June 6

    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...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Jun 16, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Trial Garden Tour: June 17

    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,...

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    • events
    • learn
    • tours
    • Date
      Jun 17, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Trial Garden
    Discover Forest Bathing: June

    Discover Forest Bathing: June

    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
      Jun 20, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    Members-Only: Free Father’s Day Photos

    Members-Only: Free Father’s Day Photos

    Treat the mom in your life to a morning in the garden! This members-only event is a fun way to mark the occasion, with professional photos by Claudia Garcia of Studio Cloud so the memory lasts well beyond the gifts. Dog dads, you’re absolutely included! Pup Club Members are welcome to participate. Not a Member...

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    • dog-friendly events
    • events
    • free for members
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Jun 20, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: June 20

    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...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Jun 20, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    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
    • learn
    • Date
      Jun 22 - 26, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    S.E.E.D. Camp: Texas Native Treasures (Ages 6-7) – Session 1

    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...

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    • ages 6-7
    • camps
    • children & family programs
    • learn
    • Date
      Jun 22 - 26, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    S.E.E.D. Camp: Bugs Among Us (Ages 4-5) – Session 1

    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...

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    • ages 4-5
    • camps
    • children & family programs
    • learn
    • Date
      Jun 22 - 26, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas